Banstead Infant School is seeking an inspiring, nurturing and committed Headteacher to lead our happy and successful infant school. This is an exciting opportunity to build on strong foundations in a school where children are excited about learning, staff are proud of their work, and families are highly supportive.

Your Opportunity

Banstead Infant School is a happy, nurturing and forward-thinking school (with a transitioning PAN from 3FE to 2FE to meet the needs of the local area) and sits at the heart of Banstead. Alongside the Infant School, we opened a nursery in 2025 which has expanded due to demand and now offers two separate classrooms for children aged 2–3 and 3–4.

As Headteacher, you will lead Banstead Infant School as a nurturing, inclusive and aspirational learning community, providing children with the strongest possible start to their education. You will build on the school’s recent successes by setting a clear strategic direction that strengthens high‑quality teaching and learning across EYFS and Key Stage 1, while continuing to develop an engaging, well‑sequenced curriculum. This is a rewarding opportunity for a leader who believes in giving every child the strongest possible start to their education.

We welcome empathetic, emotionally intelligent candidates driven by a clear moral purpose and a passion for supporting children and young people. At GLF Schools, we strive for an inclusive environment where staff and children are comfortable expressing their own identity, should they wish, in which diversity and inclusion is of mutual benefit for everyone. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups including those based on race, sex, gender reassignment. age, disability, sexual orientation or religion/belief.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a large Multi Academy Trust that comprises 43 schools (Primary and Secondary) across the Southeast of England with a large central team of talented and passionate specialists.

About Banstead Infant School

We are a 3-form infant school and nursery for children aged 2 to 7 (soon to be 2FE). We are a very well-resourced school, having the benefit of beautiful grounds. Our classrooms, library and hall are built around an inner atrium. There are three playgrounds with a climbing wall, a trim-trail, a large EYFS outdoor learning space and a woodland walk for outdoor learning and Forest School.

Our School sits within a newly established cluster of schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Banstead Infant School our cluster includes the following other schools; The Vale, Mead Infant and Junior Schools, Cuddington Croft Primary School, Danetree Primary School and Floreat Wandsworth Primary School.

This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues across this cluster, to share expertise and experience, ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent education and reach their potential. It also provides opportunities for career progression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further your professional development

What we are looking for

• An experienced senior leader with a strong understanding of early years and infant education
• A proven track record of securing high‑quality teaching and learning and improving outcomes for young children
• A nurturing, child‑centred leader who prioritises safeguarding, wellbeing and inclusion
• Strong people leadership skills, with experience of developing, motivating and supporting staff
• The ability to set a clear vision and lead school improvement with confidence and care
• A collaborative communicator who builds trusting relationships with pupils, parents, governors and partners
• A reflective and resilient leader committed to professional development and continuous improvement

Join the GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.

• A growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 17,000 pupils
• Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
• 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
• We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
• Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education

Our Employment Offer

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish

• Access to our highly competitive teaching pension scheme
• Flexible working options
• Generous holiday allowance
• Work life and family friendly policies
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Access to a staff benefits portal
• Community and collaboration working model

The Details

Pay Range: GLF Leadership Range – L13 - L19

Contract type: Full time, Permanent

Start Date: September 2026

Closing date: 10th May 2026

Interview date: 21st May 2026

To arrange a visit to the school, please contact Katie Sullivan, Recruitment Partner (details can be found on the attached Job Description)

GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

As a Trust, we are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities. GLF Schools recognises and celebrates the diversity of its schools and their communities. There is a shared commitment across the Trust to develop further a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly and feel a sense of belonging. We strive for an inclusive environment where staff, children and students are comfortable to express their own identity, should they wish, in which diversity and inclusion is of mutual benefit for everyone in our schools. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.

We also reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.

Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/interviews have taken place.