Class Teacher
Merstham Primary School, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 3AZ19 days remaining to apply
Job start date
3 November 2026
Closing date
22 November 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
3 November 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- MPR 1 to MPR3
Class Teacher job summary
Are you a passionate and ambitious teacher looking to make a real difference? At Merstham Primary School & Nursery, we believe every child deserves to be known, valued and inspired to achieve their full potential. We are seeking an enthusiastic Class Teacher to join our dedicated and supportive team, where high expectations, inclusion and a commitment to enriching children's lives sit at the heart of everything we do. This is an exciting opportunity to teach in a vibrant, diverse school community that is passionate about delivering an ambitious curriculum, creating memorable learning experiences, and developing confident, resilient learners who are ready to thrive both in school and beyond.
What we're looking for:
- Someone who can work well as part of a collaborative team, as well as being self-motivated and able to work independently.
- An excellent teacher and role model to children, colleagues and parents, exemplifying our core principle of kindness
- A highly motivated and creative teacher
- A teacher who can create a culture of high expectations for behaviour and achievement of all children
- A positive, open-minded professional
- Committed to working with parents, carers and the wider community
Please read the full job description and person specification for more information.
About Merstham Primary School
Our School sits within a established cluster of schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Merstham Primary, our cluster includes the following other schools; Southgate Primary School, Forge Wood Primary School, Kilnwood Vale Primary School, Greenway Junior School, Salfords Primary School, Lime Tree 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.
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: January 2027 or April 2027 (flexible)
Pay Scale: MPR 1 to MPR3
Contract type: Permanent
Closing Date: 22nd November 2026
Interview date: TBC
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Merstham Primary School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 236 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
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