Are you in search of a new opportunity to teach PE in a growing school? We are looking for a talented and motivated Teacher of PE, who can inspire our students through high‑quality teaching and a genuine passion for sport and wellbeing. Due to supervision requirements in the female changing rooms, we would particularly welcome applications from female PE practitioners. We would also be especially interested in candidates with a dance or gymnastics specialism, to further strengthen our developing curriculum.

We are keen to hear from teachers at any stage of their career, ECTs are encouraged to apply.

Your opportunity

The PE team 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 provide a curriculum that is accessible to all students through the delivery of high quality teaching and learning of a broad range of activities. By the end of their Physical Education journey at Merstham Park, students should have developed a personal commitment to, and genuine passion for, maintaining their health and well-being into adult life. 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 running clubs at lunchtime, coaching team practices and attending competitive matches after school.

We also run an inclusive set of house tournaments throughout the year and a whole school competitive Sports Day at the end of the year. These events are centred around mass participation and developing the house ethos across all year groups. We will offer you the support of a leadership team dedicated to helping young people striving for more and as a GLF Schools’ employee, you will be exposed to significant collaboration opportunities across our schools.

We're looking for someone who will: 

• Be an excellent classroom practitioner
• Be actively involved in providing extra-curricular opportunities
• Have high standards of communication and interpersonal skills
• Be enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team
• Be passionate about student welfare

Please read the full job description and person specification for more information. 

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: September 2026

Pay Scale: GLF MPR - UPR 

Contract type: Permanent 

Closing Date: 1st March 2026

Interview date: TBA

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.