Banstead Preparatory School - PA to Headteacher

Summary

A Key Role at the Heart of School Life! Banstead Preparatory School is delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for an exceptional Personal Assistant to support the Headteacher during a significant period of growth and development. 

Detail

This is a rare opportunity for a highly organised, discreet and proactive individual to join a busy and vibrant school community in a role that sits at the very heart of school leadership.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team, playing a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the school day while maintaining the highest levels of professionalism, judgement and confidentiality.

The Role

This position will start in September, it is a term time only role, with an additional 3 weeks in the holidays.

This is a varied, fast-paced and highly trusted position that offers a genuine insight into the full operational life of a busy prep school.

You will provide direct support to the Headteacher, while also working closely with the Senior Leadership Team and wider school staff to ensure priorities are managed effectively and the school runs smoothly day to day.

No two days will be the same. You will be involved in diary and communications management, supporting meetings, coordinating events, assisting with recruitment processes, and acting as a key point of contact across the school community.

This role requires someone who is calm under pressure, highly organised, confident working with multiple priorities, and able to exercise absolute discretion at all times.

What You’ll Be Doing

You will support the Headteacher and SLT across a wide range of responsibilities, including:

• Providing high-level PA support to the Headteacher, including diary and communication management
• Supporting SLT coordination, meetings and operational priorities
• Assisting with school events, calendar planning and key whole-school activities
• Supporting recruitment and administrative processes
• Attending meetings and recording actions where required
• Acting as a professional point of contact for parents, staff and external stakeholders
• Supporting wider school administration and Office functions when needed
• Ensuring key priorities are effectively tracked and followed through

You can find out more by reading the full job description.

You Will Be Someone Who

We are looking for a candidate who is:

• Highly organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities
• Experienced in a Personal Assistant, Executive Assistant or senior administrative role
• Discreet, trustworthy and confident handling sensitive information
• An excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills
• Calm, resilient and adaptable in a fast-paced environment
• Confident using modern digital systems and office software
• A natural problem-solver with a “can do” approach
• Experience within an educational setting would be an advantage but is not essential.

About Us

Banstead Prep School is a co-educational prep school and nursery, educating around 250 boys and girls aged 2–11. We are an inclusive and welcoming school community, located on the outskirts 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 are committed to continuous improvement and delivering a modern education that prepares children for an exciting future.

As part of the United Learning group, we are proud to be part of a national network of schools committed to bringing out ‘the best in everyone’.

What We Offer

As part of United Learning, Banstead Prep School offers:

• Professional development opportunities and access to a strong national network
• Pension scheme
• Free lunch and refreshments during the school day
• Free on-site parking

Access (after 6 months) to a range of benefits including:

• Life insurance
• Health Cash Plan
• Retail and gym discounts
• Childcare voucher schemes
• Car lease scheme
• Dedicated wellbeing support platform

The application deadline is Friday 19 June. Interviews wil be week commencing 22 June, however, applications will be reviewed on receipt, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

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

If shortlisted, an online search will be carried out as part of our safeguarding procedures.

Due to the highly confidential nature of this role, applications from current parents of the school will not be considered.

Banstead Preparatory School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and other relevant pre-employment checks.

No agencies – thank you.

Documents

• Personal Assistant 2026 PDF Document