Teacher of English - ECT
Matthew Moss High School
Rochdale
- £30,000 - £31,737 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS 1 - 2 + enhanced induction offer
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2024
- Apply by:
- 15 April 2024
Job overview
Kickstart your teaching career as a Teacher of English with vacancies available at Falinge Park High School/ Matthew Moss High School/ Wardle Academy – join our growing teams today!
Why Choose Us?
- Work-Life Balance Matters: The Watergrove Trust champions a healthy work environment. You’ll be encouraged to take advantage of resources and support systems that promote a sustainable teaching career
- Bespoke Training and Development: We prioritise your success with two fully-paid weeks of additional training during the summer! This tailored programme focuses on classroom leadership and responsive teaching strategies, ensuring you feel prepared and empowered for the upcoming year.
- Thrive in a Supportive Environment: Our dedicated ECT programme offers ongoing guidance and professional development to nurture your confidence and wellbeing, facilitated by a team of experienced mentors.
Our Schools:
Watergrove Trust ECT training information
What We Look For:
- A commitment to lifelong learning and a willingness to embrace ongoing professional development opportunities.
- A contagious passion for English and a desire to ignite curiosity in young minds.
- A robust knowledge of the English language and literacy, coupled with a talent for elucidating intricate ideas with clarity and captivation.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, fostering a collaborative and supportive learning environment.
Come and Visit Us:
Your role will be based at one of our Secondary schools. We strongly believe that matching you to the best environment is crucial to your success and wellbeing, so we are warmly inviting any trainees interested in joining the Trust to visit any and all of our Secondary schools during our upcoming open afternoons. Meet our trainers and quiz our current ECTs to see which of our settings are the right fit for you.
- Matthew Moss High School: Tuesday 26th March 2.30-3.30
- Wardle Academy: Wednesday 27th March 2.30-3.30
- Falinge Park High School (due to Academise in July 2024): Thursday 28th March 2.30-3.30
- Please email hr@watergrovetrust.co.uk to confirm your attendance to the open slots.
How to Apply:
If you are ready to embark on an exciting teaching journey and become part of our dedicated team, we encourage you to apply today. Please complete our online application form (link below) by the deadline, stating your preference school, should you have one.
Deadline for Applications: Monday 15th April 2024 at 8am.
Interviews will be held on: Wednesday 17th and Thursday 18th April 2024.
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 and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Watergrove Trust values diversity in its workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.
Thank you for your interest in joining the Watergrove Trust. We look forward to receiving your application.
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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