Deputy Head of Science

1 week ago

Redhill, Surrey, United Kingdom GLF SCHOOLS Full time £40,000 - £60,000 per year
Are you in search of a new opportunity to teach Science in a growing school?

Your Opportunity

Merstham Park School are looking for a talented and motivated Deputy Head of Science, who is able to inspire our students and engender a love of learning.

The Science team at Merstham park is committed to creating a supportive environment where professional development, learning from each other and sharing good practice is at the heart of the department.

As a department our vision is to develop students who are effective problem solvers and critical thinkers that have a deep understanding of the global systems, understanding how Science plays it's part in them. We do this through a relentless focus on high quality teaching and learning providing students with a thorough understanding of the scientific concepts around them.

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 will offer you the support of a leadership team dedicated to helping young people strive for more and as a GLF Schools employee, you will be exposed to significant collaboration opportunities across our schools.

What we are looking for:
  • An excellent classroom practitioner.
  • An effective leader with high standards of communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Be actively involved in providing extra-curricular opportunities.
  • Be enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team.
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.

As a growing school we are excited for the opening of our brand-new state of the art facilities that will benefit both our staff and the community. Our new build will be 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 all staff to grow in their roles and take on additional responsibilities.

Our team of passionate staff are committed to providing children with the very best educational experience. We recognise the importance of academic success whilst embracing our wider role in preparing students for their adult life beyond the formal examined curriculum.

Why work at Merstham Park School

The welfare of our staff is of the utmost importance. The list below details some examples of how we support the wellbeing of all of our colleagues. To see our full offer, please refer to the attached recruitment pack.
  • Comprehensive CPD: we invest in your professional learning
  • Regular career development opportunities, both pastorally and academically, in a growing forward-thinking school
  • An appraisal system focused on professional learning and developing high quality teaching and support; all within an embedded culture of collaboration and sharing best practice
  • A comprehensive development programme for all staff
  • A culture of coaching - staff collaborate, support and develop one another
  • A school that values everyone and firmly believes that a culture of positive relationships should be the bedrock of an organisation; we want you to love teaching and our students to love learning
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 Multi Academy Trust with over 2,500 colleagues and over 19,000 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: 1st February 2026

Pay Scale: GLF MPR - UPR + TLR 2:1 (£3,527)

Contract type: Temporary (Maternity Cover)

Closing Date: 23rd November 2025

Interview date: TBA

Attachments

Join Our Community - Teaching 2025

Recruitment Pack for Deputy Head of Science Faculty (Temp _26

Safeguarding Statement:

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.

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