Job Description

Job description
Art Teacher Brent River College, Northwest London (Kingsbury, NW9)
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Long-Term (Temp to Perm)
Salary: Paid to Scale (Inner London)
Are you a passionate Art Teacher looking to make a real difference in the lives of young people? Brent River College, a GOOD rated Alternative Provision based in Kingsbury (NW9), is looking for a committed and creative educator to join our team from September 2025.
About Brent River College:
Brent River College supports students in Key Stages 3 & 4 who have been permanently excluded from mainstream education. We are dedicated to re-engaging students through high expectations, strong relationships, and a supportive environment.
Class sizes are small (6-10 students), and while our learners follow the national curriculum, our approach is highly personalised to meet diverse needs and unlock potential.
The Role:
As our Art Teacher, you will:
Deliver inspiring and engaging Art lessons tailored to individual needs
Foster creativity, confidence, and a sense of achievement in students
Contribute to a team committed to transforming young lives
Maintain high expectations for behaviour, attendance, and achievement
What Were Looking For:
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent (Unqualified teachers with strong subject expertise will also be considered)
Experience working in UK schools (preferably with SEMH or Alternative Provision settings)
A valid Enhanced DBS (Child or Child & Adult Workforce) registered on the Update Service or willingness to apply for one
A positive attitude, resilience, and the ability to build strong, supportive relationships with students
A passion for inclusive education and belief in the power of creativity
If you are ready to bring your skills, empathy, and experience to a setting where you can truly make a difference, wed love to hear from you.
To be eligible for this role you must have an Enhanced Child or Child & Adult Workforce barred list DBS Certificate registered on the update service.
*Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.
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About Prospero
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