Subject Lead for Media
What skills and experience we're looking for
About this role:
Permanent Contract
Required from September 2025 (Autumn Term).
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an outstanding Teacher of Media and English to join as a member of the English leadership Team. We are looking for someone to make a real difference to the young people who attend our school. As Subject Lead for Media you will assist in the development of appropriate syllabuses, resources, schemes of work, marking policies and teaching strategies in the curriculum area and faculty.
Candidates must have experience of leadership and a desire to build on improving outcomes at GCSE level. Experience of teaching GCSE Media is desirable but not essential.
Matthew Moss High School is part of the Watergrove Trust, a thriving community of schools within Rochdale. The successful applicant must be prepared to fully enact the Trust’s mission of Providing More and its Charter to Coach, Challenge and Innovate, as well the individual academy’s values ofCHANGE.
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
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 arrange a visit to our school or have any other questions, please contactrecruitment@mmhs.co.uk
Further details about the role
How to apply:
Please submit an online application formandsubmit a letter, of at least 2 sides of A4, outlining how your experiencesand impact to date have prepared you for this role and how you can lead Media in its next stage of development. This must be submitted by 9am on Friday 28th February 2025.
Shortlisting will take place soon after with interviews planned on Thursday 6th March 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.