Teacher of Humanities: Geography

Matthew Moss High School, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL11 3LU

379 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:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• 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

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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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
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/matthew-moss-high-school

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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