Alternative Provision Teacher- STEM
Matthew Moss High School
Rochdale
- £30,000 - £46,525 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS / UPS
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Required from September 2024 (Autumn Term)
- Apply by:
- 29 April 2024
Job overview
About this role:
Matthew Moss High School seeks to appoint a suitably qualified, strong and inspirational Alternative Provision Teacher of STEM to join our Connections team. Connections is our alternative provision offer which supports young people in their secondary education. These are learners who struggle to access the mainstream curriculum.
This is an exciting opportunity in an alternative provision classroom. We are looking for a Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 STEM specialist who is experienced in delivering quality teaching across the curriculum to small groups. You will be experienced in working with a range of colleagues, and engaging and inspiring a love of enquiry based and experiential learning. The role will predominantly involve building self-esteem and strategically raising attainment in Maths and Science through planning and supporting the students using ‘Nurture and Development’ strategies.
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 flourish as a member of our positive and supportive school community, then please visit our school website: https://www.mmhs.co.uk/vacancies/ and download the accompanying information.
If you would like to arrange a visit to our school please contact recruitment@mmhs.co.uk
How to apply:
Please submit an online 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. The completed document must be sent to the HR team at: recruitment@mmhs.co.uk by 9am on Monday 29th April 2024.
Shortlisting will take place soon after with interviews planned W/C 29/04/2024.
Please be aware that if you are shortlisted for interview that references (and online search checks) will be sought.
‘At Watergrove Trust we believe that every child has great potential and we want to work together, as a team, to ensure that every child has the opportunity to fulfil that potential. If you share this belief and would like to play a key role in enhancing the lives of our students, then we want to hear from you.
Watergrove Trust 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 subject to pre-employment clearances including enhanced Disclosure & Barring and Childcare Disqualification Check.
The Watergrove Trust values diversity in its workforce. We are committed to ensuring that no unlawful discrimination occurs in the recruitment and selection process on the grounds of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, transgender, including those with non-binary identities, religion or belief or pregnancy and maternity.
Thank you in advance for your application. Please note we will only contact shortlisted candidates. If you haven’t heard from us by the interview date please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.’
Attached documents
About Matthew Moss High School
- Matthew Moss High School
- Matthew Moss Lane, Marland, Rochdale
- Lancashire
- OL11 3LU
- United Kingdom
Matthew Moss High School is a mainstream, co-educational, non-denominational, community secondary school for children aged 11-16. It is situated in Rochdale, Lancashire, and there are 780 pupils on its roll.
The school boasts excellent facilities, including a 4D Learning Environment (the largest in the UK), a 3G astroturf pitch and a state-of-the-art Bouldering Room. All new pupils are allocated a tutor group, where they will be among peers from different year groups. The school believes this mix of ages helps children to integrate and to build confidence.
Headteacher
Mr Chris Jennings
Values and vision
Matthew Moss High School’s mission is to empower young people to develop a love of learning, in order to help them gain satisfaction from education and to hone skills that are of significant value to others. It believes that the desire to learn is universal and that with hard work anything can be achieved.
Teachers operate under a strategy of individual care, developing their knowledge base and skills with “adult-to-adult discourse”, which aims to challenge and critique.
Ofsted report
“The headteacher is ambitious and tenacious in his drive to improve the school further. He is well supported by the whole school community. Leaders and managers have an honest understanding of the school’s strengths and weaknesses. The quality of teaching continues to improve and this is having a positive impact on pupils’ progress. Pupils who speak English as an additional language attain well in comparison to their peers nationally. Pupils feel safe and enjoy coming to school. The school is harmonious. Diversity is promoted and celebrated.”
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