Teacher of English and Drama
Merstham Park School, Redhill, RH1 3PU16 days remaining to apply
Job start date
13 November 2026
Closing date
29 November 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
13 November 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- English
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Casual
Full time equivalent salary
- GLF MPR/UPR
Teacher of English and Drama job summary
Are you an inspiring English and Drama Teacher looking for a position in a growing forward thinking secondary school?
Your opportunity:
We are seeking to appoint a skilled and proficient Teacher of English and Drama, to deliver high quality lessons at KS3 and KS4, increasing year on year as the school grows. As Teacher of English Teacher at Merstham Park School, you will have plenty of CPD opportunities for professional development and growth.
We would also welcome discussing flexible working arrangements and applications from ECT candidates.
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 beyond 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.
We are looking for candidates, no matter what point in your career, if you:
Are flexible, dedicated and passionate about delivering exceptional learning experiences and ensuring all students achieve the best possible outcomes.
Have a desire to educate the whole person using a values based approach.
Have excellent interpersonal skills and share the school’s vision and ethos.
What we are looking for:
- An excellent classroom practitioner.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Be enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team.
- Be passionate about the students’ learning and welfare.
- Be keen to be part of the wider school community, participating in extra-curricular clubs.
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 School Support Team.
- A growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,500 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, including:
- 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: Summer Term 2027
Contract type: Temporary Maternity Cover - Full-time (can consider Part-time where the needs of the school can be met.)
Pay scale: MPR/UPR
Closing date: 29 Nov 2026
Interview date: TBA
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 Park School
- Organisation type
- Free School, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 711 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- Merstham Park School website
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
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