Overview
CAPTION: Job details
* Posting date: 06 September 2025
* Hours: Full time
* Closing date: 05 October 2025
* Location: Rochdale, Lancashire, OL11 3LU
* Company: Teaching Vacancies
* Job type: Contract
* Job reference: 7d99c140-4c01-4c60-9bf2-7618f8072a95
Summary
What skills and experience we\'re looking for
About this role:
Temporary contract to cover maternity leave until 31st August 2026.
Required from as soon as possible.
Matthew Moss High School is looking for a Teacher of Geography to join the Humanities Faculty. We are a growing school and we are looking for someone to make a real difference to the young people who attend our school.
We are looking for someone who is:
* Passionate about the quality of education our young people experience
* An excellent Teacher
* 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
What the school offers its staff
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.
Further details about the role
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 Geography. This must be submitted by 9 am on Friday 19th September 2025.
Shortlisting will take place soon after with interviews planned W/C 22nd September 2025.
Please be aware that if you are shortlisted for interview that references (and online search checks) will be sought.
Commitment to safeguarding
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.
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