7 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    Easter Term (April 2025) - Or as soon as possible

  • Closing date

    29 January 2025 at 9am

  • Date listed

    15 January 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Teacher
  • Other leadership roles

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4

Subject

History

Working pattern

Full time: In line with STCP

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

MPS / UPS

Additional allowances

TLR 2B

What skills and experience we're looking for

About this role:

Permanent Contract

Required as soon as possible

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an outstanding Teacher of History to join the leadership team as Second in Humanities. Matthew Moss High School is 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.

If you would like to arrange a visit to our school or have any other questions, please contactrecruitment@mmhs.co.uk

Further details about the role

How to apply:

Please complete our application form via our online portalandsubmit 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 Humanities. This must be submitted by 9am on Wednesday 29th January 2025.

Shortlisting will take place soon after with interviews planned W/C 3rd February 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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About Matthew Moss High School

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
Secondary
School size
1208 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
Phone number
01706 632910

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.

Arranging a visit to Matthew Moss High School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email clongthorne@mmhs.co.uk.

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