Teacher of Science
Matthew Moss High School
Rochdale
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2016 or earlier
- Apply by:
- 7 March 2016
Job overview
This is a unique opportunity for an ambitious and enthusiastic teacher of Science to join a school internationally acclaimed for the quality of its innovative practice.
Matthew Moss High School is the only UK school appearing in the Innovation Units influential publication “10 schools for the 21st Century” and one of only five UK schools to be designated by the Ashoka organisation as a Changemaker school.
The school receives visitors from the UK, Scandinavia, India and Australia who come to learn and share practice and we have strong links with the University of Bristol.
The culture of the school is one of high standards achieved within a context of positive, respectful and friendly relationships between all members of the community. Thoughtful, effective and satisfying hard work goes hand in hand with enjoyment and having fun at Matthew Moss.
Learning is extremely well-resourced within a very high quality environment, the site having been extensively remodelled during recent years. ICT provision, especially with regard to the employment of hand-held devices for both learners and staff, is particularly impressive. The 4D immersive learning space within the school remains the largest installation of such technology in the UK.
We wish to appoint a highly motivated, ambitious and dynamic individual who is an excellent classroom practitioner to join our Science Faculty. This is a full time, permanent position and would be suitable for an NQT.
If you have the vision and drive for excellence and want to join an outstanding team we would like to hear from you.
Information and an application form can be found on the school website www.mmhs.co.uk.
To arrange a visit, please contact Michelle Johnston on 01706 514961.
To apply please complete the application form and submit it with a supporting letter to the Head Teacher.
Applications should be submitted to recruitment@mmhs.rochdale.sch.uk
The closing date for applications is noon Monday 7th March 2016
Interviews will be held on Friday 11th March 2016
Headteacher Mr M Moorhouse
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All posts are subject to satisfactory references, DBS and medical clearances, and proof of legal working in accordance with the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996.
Matthew Moss Lane
Marland
Rochdale OL11 3LU
Tel: 01706 632910
Reference: S/4088/98
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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