Sports Graduate (or placement student)

Summary

To work alongside and support teachers in both sports and classroom-based lessons at Banstead Prep School to promote the highest standards of teaching, learning and pastoral care throughout the school.

Detail

The role is intended to suit recent graduates, or those who are looking for a placement year, with an interest in pursuing a career in education or sports coaching: it is an ideal opportunity to assess whether a career in these fields is right for you. It will provide an all-encompassing experience of school life, working with both the sports and other teaching staff. The work experience will be hugely varied, with opportunities to coach sport, support classroom lessons and a wide range of other extra-curricular activities.

We have some fantastic sports facilities including a swimming pool, full size astro and on-site playing fields. Our children play fixtures weekly from Y3, with training sessions in between. You would also be inspiring our youngest children, teaching them the foundations of sport, as part of our early years specialist provision. We particularly welcome applications from those with experience of any of our core sports: cricket, netball, rugby, football, hockey or swimming. Coaching qualifications would be desirable but are not essential.

You will receive a competitive salary, free school meals, access to parking, and an employee perks programmes as well as the opportunity to join the company pension scheme.

We are part of the United Learning group and for candidates who may be interested in pursuing a career in teaching there are opportunities to train to become a qualified teacher.

Banstead Preparatory School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check as well as other relevant pre-employment checks including satisfactory references and medical clearance.

Banstead Prep School is a co-educational prep 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 good 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.

Banstead Prep offers an incredibly broad curriculum and co-curricular programme, thanks to a talented and experienced staff team, subject specialist teaching and access to excellent facilities, right from the Early Years, and has an ethos of instilling lifelong skills and promoting positive mental health. These create opportunities for children to be excited and truly engaged with their learning and develop their sense of curiosity.

Banstead Prep isn’t a feeder for any senior school, 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.

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

The role will start on 1 September 2026. Closing date for applications is 25 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

• Sports Graduate 2025 PDF Document