Teacher of Science
| Posting date: | 04 June 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 June 2026 |
| Location: | Rochdale, Lancashire, OL11 3LU |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 89ccd7f6-86aa-43f4-b5e4-e09c80bd50f5 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
About this role:
Permanent Contract
Required September 2026 (Autumn Term).
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a committed and enthusiastic scientist to join our team in providing all learners with the opportunity to develop their own love of science. The successful candidate will have the ability to deliver a curriculum experience. You will have high expectations of students.
We are looking for someone who is:
• Passionate about the quality of education our young people experience
• An excellent Practitioner
• 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 details about the role
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 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 and your vision for teaching and learning in Science. This must be submitted by 11.59am on Sunday 7th June 2026.
Shortlisting will take place soon after with interviews to be held on the Week beginning 8th June 2026.
Please be aware that if you are shortlisted for an interview that references (and online search checks) will be sought.
Candidate Privacy Notice
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.
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.
About this role:
Permanent Contract
Required September 2026 (Autumn Term).
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a committed and enthusiastic scientist to join our team in providing all learners with the opportunity to develop their own love of science. The successful candidate will have the ability to deliver a curriculum experience. You will have high expectations of students.
We are looking for someone who is:
• Passionate about the quality of education our young people experience
• An excellent Practitioner
• 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 details about the role
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 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 and your vision for teaching and learning in Science. This must be submitted by 11.59am on Sunday 7th June 2026.
Shortlisting will take place soon after with interviews to be held on the Week beginning 8th June 2026.
Please be aware that if you are shortlisted for an interview that references (and online search checks) will be sought.
Candidate Privacy Notice
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.
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.