Teacher of Religious Studies

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

4 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  7 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  2 June 2026

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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: Religious education
• Working pattern: Full time: In line with STCP
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS / UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

About this role:

Permanent Contract

Required Autumn Term (September 2026)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an outstanding teacher of Religious Studies to join the Humanities faculty and school community 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
• 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

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.

This post would be suitable for early career teachers (ECT) & experienced 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 teaching Religious Studies and how Religious Studies can play a significant part in the culture of a school. This must be submitted by 11.59pm on Sunday 7th June 2026.

Shortlisting will take place soon after with interviews planned TBC.

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.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Candidate brochure Teacher of Religious Studies.docx.pdf - 882 KB (opens in new tab)

About Matthew Moss High School

• School type: Academies, Does not apply, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• 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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