Job Description

Matthew Moss High School

Rochdale
32,916 - 51,048 per year

Salary:

MPS / UPS

Job type:

Full Time, Maternity Cover

Start date:

01 January 2026

Apply by:

29 September 2025

Job overview

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About this role:

Fixed Term Contract for 12 months to cover Maternity leave.

Required January 2026 or sooner.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a committed English teacher to join the English, Media Studies and Performing Arts faculty at Matthew Moss High School. We wish to appoint a well-qualified and enthusiastic teacher of English, who has a passion for developing students' love of reading and understands the importance of supporting young people to communicate, both verbally and with the written word.





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 English. This must be submitted by 9am on Monday 29th September 2025.


Shortlisting will take place soon after with interviews planned Thursday 9th October 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.

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About

Matthew Moss High School

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Matthew Moss High School

Matthew Moss Lane, Marland, Rochdale
Lancashire
OL11 3LU
United Kingdom

+44 1706 632910

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 1236 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

Ms Charlotte Leach Rogers

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

"Pupils at Matthew Moss High School feel safe and happy. Their membership of tutor groups with pupils from different year groups helps them to feel valued members of the school community. Pupils build strong relationships with staff, and they have adults who they can speak to in school if they have any worries.



Pupils are well prepared for their lives beyond school. They receive suitable information about further study and careers that broadens their horizons.



The school supports pupils' wider development through its bespoke 'change curriculum'. Pupils learn about relationships, keeping safe and healthy and equality issues. They are confident to discuss their learning with peers and adults."



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