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Teacher of Science

Teacher of Science

Matthew Moss High School

Rochdale

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Job type:
Full Time, Fixed Term
Apply by:
31 March 2019

Job overview

Teacher of Science - temporary until Christmas 2019

MPS/UPS

Reference: 4088/0054

Teacher of Science - Fixed Term - until Christmas 2019

Required for after the Easter holidays, or as soon as possible, an excellent practitioner to be a member of our highly successful Science Faculty. 

This is an exciting time to join Matthew Moss, a school with a reputation for providing excellent continuing professional development and innovative practice. Matthew Moss High School is a growing school with a "Good" Ofsted judgement. Science value-added results in 2018 were in the top 10% nationally and 7% of our Yr 11 gained a top Level 9 in Science, compared with the national average of 0.7%. 

The latest Ofsted report highlighted that "relationships between staff and pupils are a real strength. Leaders and teachers know their pupils well. They provide a wide range of opportunities to enable pupils to grow in confidence and become successful learners".  It was also 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."

If you would like to flourish as a member of our 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.

Applications are welcome from NQTs and experienced practitioners.  

Closing date for applications Monday 1st April at 9am - Interviews Thursday 4th April.  



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About Matthew Moss High School

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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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