Assistant Headteacher (Behaviour for Learning)
Lytchett Minster School, Poole, Dorset, BH16 6JD16 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
23 January 2026 at 9am
Date listed
5 January 2026
Job details
Job role
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L10-L15
What skills and experience we're looking for
Lytchett Minster School is looking for a highly motivated teacher who is passionate about teaching and about making a positive difference in the lives of young people.
This post represents an exciting opportunity for a widely respected, excellent classroom practitioner with a proven track record in leadership who will continue to drive our high expectations and standards of behaviour.
- Are you an enthusiastic, visible, proactive and confident leader?
- Can you develop and communicate a clear strategic vision of robust effective behaviour management strategies to support staff in cultivating positive relationships which will ensure students feel engaged and ready to learn?
- Can you combine firm, consistent standards with empathy, dignity and professional judgement?
- Are you motivated by helping young people thrive, enabling teachers to deliver their best, and leading a culture that feels safe, calm, aspirational and respectful?
If so, we would be delighted to receive your application.
Visits to the school are welcomed and we would be delighted to show you around our fantastic school. Please contact Sharon Parker, Head's PA, on 01202 622413 to arrange a tour.
If you would like to informally discuss this post prior to applying, please contact Andrew Mead, Headmaster, at meada@lytchett.org.uk.
Set in a semi-rural location with an 18th Century family Manor House at its heart, Lytchett has one of the most beautiful and inspirational learning environments in the county with stunning extensive grounds and a number of modern extensions. The school is massively over-subscribed and highly regarded in the community. Parents know that Lytchett looks after its students, providing them with outstanding pastoral care and high-quality teaching. The school has a successful, thriving sixth form with over 340 students.
Lytchett has not joined a multi-academy trust, and has no intention of doing so, because it values its independence as a secondary school which serves its local community and produces outstanding outcomes for its students.
To find out more about the school, please refer to our 'What is it like to work at Lytchett?' document.
What the school offers its staff
The school is welcoming and will ensure that the successful candidate receives appropriate induction, training and support. We pride ourselves on our strong induction systems which new colleagues always value highly. We also have well developed performance management systems, and a range of professional development opportunities are available such as leadership training and twilight inset sessions.
All employees at Lytchett Minster School receive a thorough and personalised programme of induction and support.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff/volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure and acceptable references.
We will conduct social media/internet searches of shortlisted candidates as part of a safeguarding check. This will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. To avoid unconscious bias/any risk of discrimination, the person conducting the searches will not be on the appointment panel . Information will only be shared if and when findings are relevant and of concern.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About Lytchett Minster School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1590 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Lytchett Minster School website
- Email address
- personnel@lytchett.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01202 622413
Lytchett Minster is a successful 11-18 mixed comprehensive school with approximately 1590 students. Set in a semi-rural location with an 18th Century family Manor House at its heart, Lytchett has one of the most beautiful and inspirational learning environments in the county with stunning extensive grounds and a number of modern extensions including the Arts block and theatre. The school is massively over-subscribed and highly regarded in the community. Parents know that Lytchett looks after its students, providing them with outstanding pastoral care and high-quality teaching. The school has a successful, thriving sixth form with over 340 students.
Lytchett has not joined a multi-academic trust, and has no intention of doing so, because it values its independence as a secondary school which serves its local community and produces outstanding outcomes for its students.
Arranging a visit to Lytchett Minster School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email personnel@lytchett.org.uk.
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