Teacher of Art & 3D Design

Cognita Schools; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary depending on quals/

Pension scheme enrollment

Free lunch during term time

School holidays and public holidays

School fee discount

Exclusive third-party discounts

Ongoing professional development

Job summary

Cognita Schools, in partnership with Alleyn's Hampstead, invites applications for a Teacher of Art and 3D Design. The role covers Key Stages 3–5 in a dynamic Visual Arts Department, delivering creative lessons and leading enrichment activities.

The post is permanent, part-time (four days weekly, then three days from January). A degree in Art & Design plus a Secondary PGCE are essential, with ICT capability to support learning.

Qualifications

• Degree in Art and Design (or related subject) is essential.
• Secondary PGCE required.
• Experience in a secondary school setting and ICT for teaching.

Responsibilities

• Teach Art and 3D Design to KS3-5 with engaging, creative lessons.
• Contribute to clubs, exhibitions and enrichment activities.
• Collaborate with department colleagues to maintain high standards.

Skills

Art & 3D Design teaching

Subject knowledge

Creativity & inspiration

Education

Degree in Art and Design

Secondary PGCE

Job description

Cognita and Alleyn's Schools Group Partnership - Alleyn's Hampstead Senior School: Cognita has formed a partnership with the Alleyn's Schools Group to establish two leading independent day schools in north London. This pioneering collaboration brings together one of the world's most influential education groups, Cognita, which educates over 100,000 students across 21 countries, and Alleyn's, south London's finest co-educational day school and Co-educational School of the Year 2025. As part of this partnership, North Bridge House Regent's Park Prep and North Bridge House Hampstead became Alleyn's schools. Alleyn's Regent's Park successfully transitioned in September 2025, welcoming pupils aged 3-11. Alleyn's Hampstead followed in September 2026, offering an exceptional education for pupils aged 2-18 and bringing the distinctive Alleyn's ethos of academic excellence, creativity, and care to north London. The school now has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Teacher of Art & 3D Design to join our fantastic team.

About the Role:

As Teacher of Art and 3D Design, you will join a thriving and highly creative Visual Arts Department, teaching students across Key Stages 3-5. You will deliver engaging lessons that encourage creativity, experimentation and independent thinking, using a range of traditional and contemporary media. Working alongside experienced colleagues and practising artists, you will contribute to a collaborative department that values innovation, high standards and a positive learning environment.

Beyond the classroom, you will play an active role in the wider life of the department through clubs, exhibitions, trips and enrichment activities, helping to foster a vibrant culture of creativity across the school.

This is a permanent, part-time position available for an immediate start. The successful candidate will be required to work four days per week until the Christmas break to support a smooth transition, before moving to the permanent three-day-per-week working pattern from January.

Who We Are Looking For:

You will be a passionate and enthusiastic Art and 3D Design teacher with strong subject knowledge and the ability to inspire young people to achieve their potential. Whether you are an experienced teacher or an Early Career Teacher, you will bring excellent organisational skills, a collaborative approach and a commitment to creating an inclusive and engaging learning environment.

A degree in Art and Design (or a related subject) and a Secondary PGCE are essential. Experience working in a secondary school setting and confidence using ICT to support teaching and learning will enable you to make a positive contribution to this successful department from the outset.

Benefits at Cognita:

• Competitive salary depending upon qualifications and experience
• Enrolment in our company's pension scheme
• Free lunch provided during Term Time
• School holidays and public holidays
• School fee discount
• Exclusive third-party discounts
• Ongoing professional development

Cognita Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check. Our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy is available on the school website. Details on Recruitment of Ex-Offenders is included within the Application Guidance.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background.

Early applications are encouraged, we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to closing date for the right applicant.