Teacher of Humanities: Geography
Matthew Moss High School, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL11 3LU358 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
19 September 2026 at 9am
Date listed
5 September 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- Geography
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term - Until 31 August 2026 - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale
- MPS / UPS
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 information about the job
If you would like to arrange a visit to our school or have any other questions, please contactrecruitment@mmhs.co.uk
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 Geography. This must be submitted by9amonFriday 19th September 2025.
Shortlisting will take place soon after with interviews plannedW/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.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
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About Matthew Moss High School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1221 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Matthew Moss High School website
- Email address
- clongthorne@mmhs.co.uk
- 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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