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Teacher of Art & Design / KS3 Design Technology

Teacher of Art & Design / KS3 Design Technology

Matthew Moss High School

Rochdale

  • £30,000 - £46,525 per year
  • Expired
Salary:
MPS / UPS
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
Required September 2024 (Autumn Term)
Apply by:
20 May 2024

Job overview

About this role:

Matthew Moss High School seeks to appoint a suitably qualified, dynamic and inspirational Teacher of Art & Design Technology to join our team and make a real difference to the children who attend our school. The ideal candidate will inspire learners to explore and express their creativity through various art forms and have experience teaching KS3 and KS4 Art and Design.

We are looking for someone who is:

  • Passionate about the quality of education our young people experience
  • An excellent Teacher
  • A passionate advocate and role model for CHANGE
  • Somebody who thrives on responsibility and hard work, and wants to develop themselves
  • Able to use your own initiative 
  • Willing to go the ‘extra mile’ for our young people

Why work for the Watergrove Trust and MMHS? We can offer: 

●     The chance to contribute towards our transformational ethos

●     Excellent CPD focused on an outstanding curriculum experience

●     Wonderful students who enjoy learning

●     A friendly and supportive Senior Leadership Team

●     The opportunity to work with highly committed and enthusiastic staff

●     Subscription to occupational health provider (Smart Clinic)

●     Cycle to work scheme

Matthew Moss High School is an oversubscribed school with a “Good” Ofsted judgement and an established reputation for providing excellent professional development within a culture of learning and innovation. They describe pupils’ behaviour as good. Relationships between staff and pupils are a real strength. Staff morale is high, and 96% of staff said that they are proud to be a member of staff at the school.

This post would be suitable for both experienced and Early Career Teachers.

If you would like to arrange a visit to our school or have any other questions, please contact recruitment@mmhs.co.uk 

How to apply:

Please complete our application form via our online portal and submit a personal statement, of at least 2 sides of A4, outlining how your experiences to date have prepared you for this role and your vision for teaching and learning in the Technology Faculty. This must be submitted by 9am on Monday 20th May 2024.

Shortlisting will take place soon after with interviews planned Thursday 23rd May 2024.

Please be aware that if you are shortlisted for interview that references (and online search checks) will be sought.

Candidate Privacy Notice 

‘At Watergrove Trust we believe that every child has great potential and we want to work together, as a team, to ensure that every child has the opportunity to fulfil that potential. If you share this belief and would like to play a key role in enhancing the lives of our students, then we want to hear from you.

Watergrove Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to this post is subject to pre-employment clearances including enhanced Disclosure & Barring and Childcare Disqualification Check.

The Watergrove Trust values diversity in its workforce. We are committed to ensuring that no unlawful discrimination occurs in the recruitment and selection process on the grounds of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, transgender, including those with non-binary identities, religion or belief or pregnancy and maternity. 

Thank you in advance for your application. Please note we will only contact shortlisted candidates. If you haven’t heard from us by the interview date please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.’

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About Matthew Moss High School

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+44 1706 632910

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Matthew Moss High School is a mainstream, co-educational, non-denominational, community secondary school for children aged 11-16. It is situated in Rochdale, Lancashire, and there are 780 pupils on its roll.

The school boasts excellent facilities, including a 4D Learning Environment (the largest in the UK), a 3G astroturf pitch and a state-of-the-art Bouldering Room. All new pupils are allocated a tutor group, where they will be among peers from different year groups. The school believes this mix of ages helps children to integrate and to build confidence.

Headteacher

Mr Chris Jennings

Values and vision

Matthew Moss High School’s mission is to empower young people to develop a love of learning, in order to help them gain satisfaction from education and to hone skills that are of significant value to others. It believes that the desire to learn is universal and that with hard work anything can be achieved.

Teachers operate under a strategy of individual care, developing their knowledge base and skills with “adult-to-adult discourse”, which aims to challenge and critique.

Ofsted report

“The headteacher is ambitious and tenacious in his drive to improve the school further. He is well supported by the whole school community. Leaders and managers have an honest understanding of the school’s strengths and weaknesses. The quality of teaching continues to improve and this is having a positive impact on pupils’ progress. Pupils who speak English as an additional language attain well in comparison to their peers nationally. Pupils feel safe and enjoy coming to school. The school is harmonious. Diversity is promoted and celebrated.”

View Matthew Moss High School’s Ofsted report

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