Teacher of Geography
Matthew Moss High School
Rochdale
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2021
- Apply by:
- 17 May 2021
Job overview
Teacher of Geography (Permanent)
MPS/UPS
Reference: 0122
Required for September 2021, a teacher of Geography to join our innovative Humanities faculty.
Matthew Moss High School is part of the Watergrove Trust and the successful candidate will enjoy exceptional self-development from our Early Careers Framework offer. You will receive excellent induction and access to our wider CPD programme to allow you to develop as an outstanding practitioner, with a range of future opportunities available within our growing Trust.
The latest Ofsted report highlighted that "Staff morale is high" and that "One hundred per cent of staff said that professional development is used to encourage, challenge and support improvements in teaching.". Inspectors also noted that "relationships between staff and pupils are a real strength".
If you would like to flourish as a member of our positive and supportive school community, then please visit our school website: www.mmhs.co.uk/our-school/vacancies. In line with employment law, fixed-term employees would be considered for any permanent vacancies arising.
The school 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 therefore subject to pre-employment checks including enhanced Disclosure and Barring and background checks.
To be considered for this exceptional opportunity, please complete the application form available at https://watergrovetrust.co.uk/vacancies and submit a letter, of no more than 2 sides of A4, outlining how your experiences to date have prepared you to contribute to the ongoing successes of geography and the Humanities Faculty.
Applications are welcome from newly qualified teachers.
Completed applications should be sent to: recruitment@mmhs.co.uk
Closing date for applications is Monday 17th May 2021 at 9am.
Interviews will be held week commencing Monday 17th May 2021.
Attached documents
About Matthew Moss High School
- Matthew Moss High School
- Matthew Moss Lane, Marland, Rochdale
- Lancashire
- OL11 3LU
- United Kingdom
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.”
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