Teacher of Art

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 Department 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. This success has continued in recent years, and 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, which become more personal as the years progress. At GCSE level, the emphasis of the teaching is towards the pupils' individual development, and this requires a sympathetic, patient and openminded approach. There are 139 pupils studying for GCSEs in the Art and Photography department, and 36 at A-level, and results have been consistently exceptional. Over the past six years, 70 Brighton College pupils were accepted into Art Colleges for Foundation and direct entry Degree courses at The Slade, Kingston, Falmouth, Canterbury, Chelsea, Wimbledon, Central St. Martin's, London College of Fashion, Glasgow School of Art and National College of Art in Dublin, Bath, Dundee and Newcastle. Pupils have also gained places to study Architecture alongside Art History, which is a popular destination especially to UCL, Cambridge, Durham, Reading and St. Andrews. Role Specification 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. The successful candidate will be expected to teach Art across the curriculum, from Year 7 to A-level, and will be expected to contribute towards the department's extension programme, including a willingness to support pupils with applications to leading Art Colleges. The Art Department is also busy outside the timetable and there are evening sessions and daily activity slots, which are a popular time for pupils to visit the studios. The successful candidate will be expected to take a share of the supervision of these daily and at times weekend extracurricular activities. Additionally, all teachers at Brighton College are expected to contribute to the school's pastoral system, generally as a tutor in one of our 16 houses (of which six are boarding houses and ten are day). There is also an expectation that all teachers will contribute to the cocurricular life of the school, through the extensive Games programme, and/or through the leadership of one of over 100 school societies. Candidates are encouraged to point to interests and enthusiasms as part of their application. All staff have the opportunity to contribute to our Masterclass programme; this is a series of weekly lessons designed to celebrate the enjoyment of learning, focusing on an area of personal academic or cultural interest. These have included subjects such as Magical Realism, Cuisine and Culture and Great Debates in History. All teachers joining Brighton will have the benefit of guidance by an experienced mentor, whose role it will be to provide support during their probationary period. Thereafter, all teachers are expected and supported to participate in continuous professional development, throughout their time at the College.

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 Department 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. This success has continued in recent years, and 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, which become more personal as the years progress. At GCSE level, the emphasis of the teaching is towards the pupils' individual development, and this requires a sympathetic, patient and openminded approach. There are 139 pupils studying for GCSEs in the Art and Photography department, and 36 at A-level, and results have been consistently exceptional. Over the past six years, 70 Brighton College pupils were accepted into Art Colleges for Foundation and direct entry Degree courses at The Slade, Kingston, Falmouth, Canterbury, Chelsea, Wimbledon, Central St. Martin's, London College of Fashion, Glasgow School of Art and National College of Art in Dublin, Bath, Dundee and Newcastle. Pupils have also gained places to study Architecture alongside Art History, which is a popular destination especially to UCL, Cambridge, Durham, Reading and St. Andrews. Role Specification 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. The successful candidate will be expected to teach Art across the curriculum, from Year 7 to A-level, and will be expected to contribute towards the department's extension programme, including a willingness to support pupils with applications to leading Art Colleges. The Art Department is also busy outside the timetable and there are evening sessions and daily activity slots, which are a popular time for pupils to visit the studios. The successful candidate will be expected to take a share of the supervision of these daily and at times weekend extracurricular activities. Additionally, all teachers at Brighton College are expected to contribute to the school's pastoral system, generally as a tutor in one of our 16 houses (of which six are boarding houses and ten are day). There is also an expectation that all teachers will contribute to the cocurricular life of the school, through the extensive Games programme, and/or through the leadership of one of over 100 school societies. Candidates are encouraged to point to interests and enthusiasms as part of their application. All staff have the opportunity to contribute to our Masterclass programme; this is a series of weekly lessons designed to celebrate the enjoyment of learning, focusing on an area of personal academic or cultural interest. These have included subjects such as Magical Realism, Cuisine and Culture and Great Debates in History. All teachers joining Brighton will have the benefit of guidance by an experienced mentor, whose role it will be to provide support during their probationary period. Thereafter, all teachers are expected and supported to participate in continuous professional development, throughout their time at the College.