Assistant Head of Family
| Posting date: | 04 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 October 2025 |
| Location: | Rochdale, OL11 3LU |
| Company: | inploi |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 75739676 |
Summary
About this role:
Permanent Contract.
Required from As soon as possible.
Matthew Moss High School is looking for an outstanding Assistant Head of Family to join our growing school community and make a real difference to the children who attend our school.
We have a vertical pastoral system. When learners join school, they join one of four families: Beech, Lime, Maple, Oak. Each family is led by experienced Heads of Family. You will work closely with the Head of Family to monitor and evaluate student progress, via tutors and teaching staff, in order to promote pupil achievement and make a measurable contribution to the cohort/whole school targets.
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 arrange a visit to our school or have any other questions, please contact recruitment@mmhs.co.uk
How to apply:
To apply, please complete our application form via our online portal by 9am on Thursday 18th September 2025.
Shortlisting will take place soon after with interviews planned Tuesday 23rd September 2025.
Please be aware that if you are shortlisted for interview that references (and online search checks) will be sought.
Candidate Privacy Notice
‘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.’
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