Job Description

Employer
Merstham Park School
Location
Redhill, Surrey
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time, Part Time
Salary
GLF MPR/UPR + TLR 2:1 (3,527)
Posted
13th October 2025
Expires
24th November 2025 11:59 PM
Start Date
13th October 2025
Job ID
1513685
Job Reference
MER003


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Are you an inspiring Head of Religious Studies looking for a position in a growing secondary school?

We are looking for a dynamic and highly-skilled practitioner to join the Humanities Faculty at Merstham Park School.

Your Opportunity

We are seeking to appoint a skilled and proficient Teacher to deliver high quality lessons. You will have a confident understanding of the curriculum and the ability to explain concepts clearly. You will need to be dynamic leader who have the curriculum knowledge to support the school's ambition - we see Religious Studies as a vital part of providing "a culturally rich learning environment where all students are valued, safe and successful".


You will join our Humanities Faculty consisting of: Geography, History, Religious Studies and PSHE. The team is committed to creating a supportive environment where professional development, learning from each other and sharing good practice is at the heart of all that they do.


This is an exciting time to join the school as we look to expand and develop our offer as we grow even bigger. You will have plenty of CPD opportunities for professional development and growth. Working as part of the GLF Trust comprising of 43 schools, we can support you with career pathways for progression.


We value the opportunities that extra-curricular can provide. As a result, we have a broad programme, and all members of the Department are actively involved in providing extra-curricular opportunities either at lunchtime or after school.


We are interested in hearing from all candidates, no matter what point in your career you are currently at, and welcome flexible working arrangements.

Please note:

We are currently advertising both a Head of Religious Studies and a Teacher of Humanities position, but only one appointment will be made. The final decision will be based on the skills, experience, and suitability of the candidates for the needs of the department.

To review the and Personal Specification for this role please download the attached Recruitment Pack.

About Merstham Park School

At Merstham Park, our ethos is simple - igniting a passion for learning. We are proud to be a values driven school which encourages its staff and students to embrace these values in all that they do. This approach provides everyone with the opportunity to exceed their potential. Our team of passionate staff are committed to providing children with the very best educational experience


As a growing school we are excited and proud of our state of the art facilities which we opened in September 2022. Our brand new home is tailored to enable our staff and students to develop unique skill sets in a truly first-class educational setting through the creation of inviting and interactive learning environments.


As the school grows the career progression for our staff is endless. We will be looking to enhance the opportunities for everyone to grow in their roles, whether that is through individual CPD or through additional responsibilities.

What we are looking for:

The ability to lead and further develop the RS curriculum, creatively and strategically planning a spiral curriculum across Key Stages. The ability to plan high quality lessons and resources that can be taught by both specialists and non-specialists. To be an effective leader with high standards of communication and interpersonal skills. An excellent classroom practitioner. A Teacher who is passionate about the students' learning and welfare. A practitioner who is keen to be part of the wider school community, with a passion for being actively involved in providing extra-curricular opportunities. Commitment to working positively as part of a team; an excellent team player.

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

GLF Schools Employment Offer

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


Access to our highly competitive Teachers Pension Scheme Flexible working options Generous holiday allowance Work life and family friendly policies Employee wellbeing initiatives Career pathways and talent management Access to a staff benefits portal Community and collaboration working model
Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information.

The Details:

Start Date:

1 January 2026

Contract Type:

Full Time, Permanent (Part-time working may be considered for the right applicant if the needs of the school can be met.)

Pay Scale:

GLF MPR/UPR + TLR 2:1 (3,527)

Closing Date:

26 Oct 2025

Interview Date:

TBA



(Please note that 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.)




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.