Assistant Headteacher - Pastoral and Inclusion

isbi schools; Banstead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive prep school in Banstead is seeking a dedicated full-time KS1 teacher to join its supportive team starting September 2026. The role involves delivering engaging lessons and contributing to a vibrant school community. Applicants should be creative, warm, and able to build strong relationships with pupils and parents. The school offers Professional Development opportunities, discounted fees, and a friendly environment with exceptional facilities.

Benefits

Professional Development opportunities

Discounted school fees

Free lunch and refreshments

Access to free parking

Life insurance after 6 months

Health Cash Plan

Store and Gym membership discounts

Car Lease Scheme

Designated wellbeing site

Qualifications

• Passion for helping children thrive in their early years.
• Confidence in teaching across Key Stage 1.
• Flexibility in adapting to a dynamic school environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons across the KS1 curriculum.
• Contribute to the life of the school community.
• Collaborate with staff and parents for student success.

Skills

Creative teaching

Building strong relationships

Team player

Energy and warmth

Job description

Banstead Prep School is a co-educational Prep school, Pre-school and Nursery, educating around 250 girls and boys aged 2-11. An inclusive and diverse school community, we are located on the outskirts of the village of Banstead, Surrey, with excellent transport links to London and the South East. Our vision is to be a school that challenges, develops, and nurtures every child, where every child is free to be themselves. We constantly strive to change and to improve, to deliver a modern education that prepares our children for an exciting future, encouraging them to aim high and dream big. Our school is young, vibrant, and thriving. We are committed to innovation and are always exploring ways to keep our forward-thinking curriculum fresh, challenging and relevant. We embrace change and are never afraid to shake things up to ensure we deliver the best for our children. We are ambitious about academic success, while ensuring that our children’s wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do, enabling them to be free to be themselves. Our broad, and exciting curriculum inspires curiosity, right from the early years. It goes beyond the academics; we are teaching skills for life along with a broad range of co‑curricular subjects. We offer exceptional facilities, including a STEM centre, drama studio and expansive spaces for sports, featuring a full‑sized astro pitch, netball courts, huge sports hall and indoor pool. We are not a feeder for any senior schools, we work to help parents identify aspirational but realistic school choices and prepare the children within the normal school timetable so that every child leaves us for their senior school of choice feeling valued, prepared, confident and ready to thrive. Our active and supportive parent community plays an integral role in our school, collaborating with us to raise funds for initiatives like new climbing frames and library enhancements. Banstead Prep School is part of United Learning, a large, and growing, group of schools aiming to offer a life‑changing education to children and young people across England. United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check. We always appoint on merit, and we are open to discussing flexible working options.

Are you a creative and caring teacher with a passion for helping children thrive in their early yearsand enhance their curiosity? We are looking for a dedicatedfull timeKS1 teacher to join our supportive team fromSeptember2026.

This is a wonderful opportunity to make a real impact in a small, independent prep school where every child is known and valued. You’llbe working with enthusiastic pupils, delivering engaging lessons across the KS1 curriculum, and contributing to the life of our vibrant school community.

The successful candidate will bring energy, warmth, and flexibility, and will be confident in teaching across Key Stage 1. Theyshould be a teamplayerandabletobuildstrongrelationshipswith pupils,staffand parents.

In return, we can offer:

• A role that places you at the heart of school life.
• The chance to work in a supportive, friendly, and lively environment.
• A rewarding position where you are valued.

We are a dynamic and growing school, full of energy and ambition, with a recent ISI report with a rare significant strength. We are committed to innovation and are always exploring ways to keep our forward‑thinking curriculum fresh, challenging and relevant. We embrace change and are never afraid to shake things up to ensure we deliver the best for our children. We are ambitious about academic success while ensuring that our children’s wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do, enabling them to be free to be themselves. Our broad, exciting curriculum inspires curiosity and goes beyond the academics, we are teaching skills for life along with a broad range of core subjects, including cookery. Wehave a positive andcollaborative teamwhoenjoysharing ideas andinitiatives.

We offer exceptional facilities, including a state‑of‑the‑art STEM centre and expansive spaces for sports, featuring a full‑sized astro pitch. Our active and supportive parent community plays an integral role in our school, collaborating with us to raise funds for initiatives like new climbing frames and library enhancements.

As part of the United Learning group, Banstead Prep has a lot to offer. You will receive:

• Professional Development opportunities and access to a fantastic network of support
• Discounted school fees
• Free lunch and access to refreshments
• Access to free parking

And after 6 months you will have access to:

• Life insurance
• Health Cash Plan
• Store and Gym membership discounts
• Car Lease Scheme
• Designated wellbeing site

The role will start on3 September2026. Closing date for applications is11 January 2026. We reserve the right to close applications early.

If this sounds like a role you would be interested in, we would love to hear from you.

If you are shortlisted for the role, we will carry out an online search.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an equal opportunities employer.