Reception Teacher Maternity Cover (Fixed Term) in Banstead

Location: Banstead Preparatory School

Salary: United Learning pay scales

Basis: Full Time

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, delivering a modern education that prepares our children for an exciting future, encouraging them to aim high and dream big. We are a young, vibrant, and thriving school committed to innovation and 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 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 and goes beyond the academics. We teach skills for life along with a broad range of co‑curricular subjects. We offer exceptional facilities, including a STEM centre, drama studio, expansive sports spaces featuring a full‑sized astro pitch, netball courts, a huge sports hall and an indoor pool. We are not a feeder for any senior schools; we help parents identify aspirational but realistic school choices and prepare children for their senior schools of choice, ensuring they feel valued, prepared, confident and ready to thrive.

Our active and supportive parent community plays an integral role in our school, collaborating to raise funds for initiatives such as new climbing frames and library enhancements. Banstead Prep School is part of United Learning, a growing group of schools committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. We always appoint on merit, and we are open to discussing flexible working options.

Job details:

• Salary: United Learning pay scales
• Contractual hours: 37.5
• Basis: Full Time
• Region: Banstead
• Date posted: 10/06/2026

Job description: Reception Class Teacher (Maternity Cover) Fixed Term – Full Time Opportunity

Are you a dynamic Early Years teacher who believes deeply in child‑led learning and thrives in a play‑rich, curiosity‑driven environment? Banstead Prep is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Reception Class Teacher (Maternity Cover) to join our welcoming school community from September 2026. The ideal teacher brings energy, creativity and a responsive approach to the classroom, making learning fun, purposeful and rooted in meaningful exploration. Encouraging children’s independence, building warm and trusting relationships and planning engaging experiences.

Working within our nurturing and ambitious Early Years setting, the successful candidate will create a stimulating learning environment where children feel valued, challenged and inspired. They will contribute fully to the life of the school, including productions and clubs, while thriving as part of a supportive, collaborative and creative team.

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 recognising a rare significant strength. We are committed to innovation and continuously evolve our forward‑thinking curriculum to keep it fresh, challenging and relevant. Our school is committed to child‑led learning, creating a space where curiosity is encouraged and every child feels confident to explore and discover. We nurture independence, creativity and a genuine love of learning in every classroom environment. Our collaborative team enjoys sharing ideas and initiatives both internally and across the United Learning group.

We offer exceptional facilities, including a state‑of‑the‑art STEM centre and expansive sports spaces featuring a full‑sized astro pitch. Our active and supportive parent community plays an integral role in school life.

As part of the United Learning group, Banstead Prep offers:

• Professional development opportunities and access to a strong support network
• Pension scheme
• Discounted school fees
• Free lunch and refreshments
• Free parking
• After 6 months: Life insurance
• Health Cash Plan
• Store and gym membership discounts
• Childcare vouchers
• Car lease scheme
• Access to a wellbeing platform

United Learning is committed to providing excellent education and improving life chances for all children. Our mission is to bring out ‘the best in everyone’ — pupils, staff, parents and the wider community.

Additional Information:

• Start date: Tuesday 1 September 2026 (with some flexibility if required)
• Closing date: Monday 22 June 2026 (we reserve the right to close early)

If this sounds like a role you would be interested in, we would love to hear from you. If shortlisted, an online search will be carried out as part of our safeguarding procedures. Banstead Prep is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). We are an equal opportunities employer. No agencies, please.