Teacher of Religious Studies (with opportunity for Pastoral responsibilities)

About this role:

Permanent Contract

Required as soon as possible, in line with resignation period

Matthew Moss High School is looking for a Teacher of Religious Studies (with opportunity for Pastoral responsibilities) to join the Humanities Faculty and Leadership team. We are a growing school and we are looking for someone to make a real difference to the young people who attend our school. 

*This role can include pastoral responsibilities as Second in Family with a TLR payment. When applying, please specify whether you are interested in the Teacher of Religious Studies position only, or the Teacher of Religious Studies role with the additional TLR*

As Second in Family, you will play an important role in creating a warm and caring environment where our learners can excel pastorally and academically.  You will be responsible for supporting a Head of Family in leading a team of Form Tutors to deliver excellent Pastoral Care and CHANGE PSHE Curriculum. You will support learners (and their families) by identifying barriers to learning and how to remove them. You will work closely with the Deputy and Assistant Headteacher to shape the whole school pastoral experience.

Matthew Moss High School is part of the Watergrove Trust, a thriving community of schools within Rochdale. The successful applicant must be prepared to fully enact the Trust’s mission of Providing More and its Charter to Coach, Challenge and Innovate, as well the individual academy’s values of CHANGE. 

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 experienced 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 teaching Religious Studies and how Religious Studies can play a significant part in the culture of a school. This must be submitted by 9am on Tuesday 6th May 2025.

Shortlisting will take place soon after with interviews planned Thursday 8th May 2025.

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.’