Banstead Preparatory School - KS1 Teacher

Summary

Are you a creative and caring teacher with a passion for helping children thrive in their early years and enhance their curiosity? We are looking for a dedicated full time KS1 teacher to join our supportive team from September 2026.

Detail

This is a wonderful opportunity to make a real impact in a small, independent prep school where every child is known and valued. You’ll be 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. They should be a team player and able to build strong relationships with pupils, staff and 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. We have a positive and collaborative team who enjoy sharing ideas and initiatives.

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
• Pension scheme
• 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
• Childcare vouchers
• Car Lease Scheme
• Designated wellbeing site

United Learning is a group of schools which aims to provide excellent education to children and young people across the country. We seek to improve the life chances of all the children and young people we serve and make it our mission to bring out ‘the best in everyone’ – pupils, staff, parents and the wider community.

The role will start on 3 September 2026. Closing date for applications is 11 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.

No agencies – thank you.

Documents

• Job Description KS1 Teacher PDF Document