Families & Tutors

The pastoral system at Matthew Moss High School is unique!

On joining Matthew Moss High School, every learner becomes part of a Family.

There are five Families: Beech, Lime, Maple, Oak and Willow.  Each Family has its own personality and is led by a Head of Family and a team of tutors. In each tutor group there are approximately 28 learners made up of learners from each year group. Having a variety of different learners from each year in the tutor group, allows our young people to learn from each other, therefore reflecting real life interactions.  For example, Year 11 can share their experiences of Work Experience with Year 10 and Year 8 can help Year 7 settle into school.

During Tutor Time learners will participate in a variety of engaging activities; they will be encouraged to interact with and discuss current affairs, they will have the opportunity to discuss their learning with their tutor and will be encouraged to make valuable contributions to school life, through sharing their ideas and opinions regarding important school matters.  Their tutor is the most important member of staff in their school career and is a vital link between home and school.

Members of the pastoral team are available to discuss the progress and development of students and answer any questions you may have. 

Please see below for full family members:

BEECH

Head of Family
Ms C Turner

Second in Family Miss G Owens

Assistant Head of Family

Ms N Kay

LIME

Head of Family
Mrs Z Walsh

Second of Family
Miss S Barber

Assistant Head of Family

Ms G Doolin

MAPLE

Head of Family
Mr K Young

Second in Family Miss Z Qayum

Assistant Head of Family

Ms D Gilchrist

OAK

Head of Family
Miss J Walters

Second in Family
Miss Z Ahmad

Assistant Head of Family

Ms D Gilchrist

Willow

Head of Family
Mrs H Whitworth

Second in Family
Mr A Stansfield

Assistant Head of Family

Ms B Rigby