Deputy Head - Teaching, Learning and Innovation

Are you passionate about modern education, bursting with fresh ideas, and ready to take on an exciting new challenge? Look no further! A unique and rare opportunity has arisen to join the Senior Leadership Team at Banstead Prep.

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, exciting curriculum inspires curiosity and goes beyond the academics, we are teaching skills for life along with a broad range of core subjects. 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.

We are proud of our supportive and close-knit staff team, we have low staff turnover and high staff satisfaction. Due to an external promotion, we are now looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic Deputy Headteacher to join us, act as a strong ambassador for the school, and lead with vision, creativity, and excellence. 

As Deputy Head, Teaching and Learning, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining and elevating our high standards of teaching and learning. You will lead curriculum development, drive innovation, and inspire a culture of excellence. The role will involve supporting our teaching staff, ensuring our students continue to thrive, and helping to shape the future growth of Banstead Prep. 

This role will suit ambitious, hardworking and innovative candidates, with a proven track record in leadership, particularly within teaching and learning. 

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 
• Generous pension scheme 
• Discounted school fees 
• Free lunch and access to refreshments 
• Access to free parking 
• Life insurance 
• Health Cash Plan 
• Store and Gym membership discounts 
• Childcare vouchers 
• Car Lease Scheme 
• Designated wellbeing site

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

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis so early applications are encouraged. Our first phase of applications will close on Monday 9 December with interviews on 11 and 12 December.

If you would like to have an informal converation about the role with the Headteacher please make an appointment by calling the School Office and asking for julia Adams.

If you are shortlisted we will conduct an online search as per isi regulations.

Tours will be available for long listed candidates prior to interview.

No agencies at this stage - thank you.

The School reserves the right to make an appointment at any stage. 

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.