Deputy Head of Science

5 days ago

Redhill, Surrey, United Kingdom Merstham Park School Full time £41,800 - £64,000 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: 9 Dec 2025 

Interview date: TBA

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