Teacher of Art Basic

About the school

Brighton College has an outstanding reputation for its Art teaching and is a centre of excellence. The subject is vibrant, popular and high profile. The Art department comprises six members of teaching staff and two art technicians. Art is taught throughout the College from Year 7 to Year 13. The Art Department at Brighton College has some of the best results at A-level and GCSE in the country. In 2026 the department achieved 100% A*-A at A-level, alongside equally impressive results at GCSE. All students study Art in Years 7 and 8, with many choosing to continue their studies in Year 9 and beyond.

The Art Departments are housed in the purpose-built Alexander Centre for Visual Arts, which provides magnificent opportunities for Brighton College Artists and Photographers. Diverse programmes of visual and written activities are offered, which are reflected in each pupil’s sketchbook and larger scale work. At GCSE level, the emphasis of the teaching is towards the pupils’ individual development. There are 139 pupils studying for GCSEs in the Art and Photography department, and 36 at A-level. Over the past six years, 70 Brighton College pupils were accepted into Art Colleges for Foundation and direct entry Degree courses at leading institutions including The Slade, Kingston, Falmouth, Chelsea, Central St. Martin’s and Glasgow School of Art. Pupils have also gained places to study Architecture and Art History at universities such as UCL, Cambridge, Durham and St. Andrews.

The role

Brighton College is seeking to appoint a Teacher of Art on a part-time (0.6 FTE) fixed-term contract, starting January 2027, or earlier if possible, and ending in December 2027. The College is seeking an outstanding artist and teacher who can communicate their own skills, expertise and passion for the visual arts, inspiring pupils to realise their full potential as artists. The successful candidate will encourage pupils to develop confidence, technical proficiency and originality in their artistic practice, while fostering a lifelong appreciation of the visual arts. They will contribute to a culture of intellectual curiosity, academic excellence and creative achievement.

Key responsibilities

• Teach Art across the curriculum, from Year 7 to A-level.
• Contribute towards the department’s extension programme, including supporting pupils with applications to leading Art Colleges.
• Take a share of the supervision of daily and at times weekend extracurricular activities, including evening sessions in the studios.
• Contribute to the school’s pastoral system, generally as a tutor in one of the 16 houses.
• Contribute to the co-curricular life of the school through the Games programme and/or leadership of school societies.
• Participate in the Masterclass programme, delivering weekly lessons on an area of personal academic or cultural interest.

Requirements

• Outstanding artist and teacher with the ability to communicate skills, expertise and passion for the visual arts.
• Capacity to inspire pupils to realise their full potential and develop confidence, technical proficiency and originality.
• Willingness to support pupils with applications to leading Art Colleges.
• Readiness to contribute to pastoral and co-curricular programmes, including the Games programme and school societies.
• Enthusiasm for participating in the Masterclass programme and continuous professional development.

Benefits & package

• Guidance by an experienced mentor during the probationary period.
• Support to participate in continuous professional development throughout employment at the College.

How to apply

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