Head of History
Lytchett Minster School, Poole, Dorset, BH16 6JD9 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
13 May 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
2 May 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subjects
- History, Humanities, Politics
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- M1 - UPS3
Additional allowances
TLR 2.3 £8,279 per annum
TLR1.1 £9,782 per annum will be considered for the right candidate as Head of Humanities Faculty (including being Head of History)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Lytchett Minster School is looking for highly motivated teachers who are passionate about teaching and who will relish the prospect of making a positive difference in the lives of young people.
This post represents an exciting opportunity for an experienced, knowledgeable and skilled specialist History teacher eager to develop their career in an exceptionally well-equipped department within an outstanding and attractive school to lead a team of specialist historians. This is a full-time role. As an ambitious colleague wishing to progress your career, this vibrant and successful school can help you to develop and flourish.TLR 1.1 will be considered for a candidate with the requisite experience to take on the role of Head of Humanities Faculty (including being Head of History).
We are looking to recruit someone who is passionate about teaching History and who will lead an established department in developing further. Applicants need to be well qualified, have a wide knowledge of, and real enthusiasm for, the subject and will be fully involved in all matters of the curriculum and resource development within the faculty. The ability to teach A-Level Government and Politics is essential. They will lead and coach other colleagues and be responsible for their appraisals.
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.
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
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.
The History Department 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.
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 are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Lytchett Minster School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1526 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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