15 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2025

  • Closing date

    7 March 2025 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    12 February 2025

Job details

Job role

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5

Subjects

History, Politics

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Fixed term - 1 year - Maternity or parental leave cover

Pay scale

M1 - UPS3

What skills and experience we're looking for

This post represents an excellent opportunity for a well-qualified specialist to share in the work of this thriving department and to work with a very supportive team housed in excellent facilities.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced and inspirational History Teacher to join a well-qualified and effective team of specialist teachers. The successful candidate will teach across the full age and ability range. This is a full-time vacancy on a maternity cover contract with a September 2025 start. The ability to teach A-Level Politics would be a significant advantage.

What the school offers its staff

Lytchett Minster is a successful 11-18 mixed comprehensive school with approximately 1604 students, 318 of whom are in the successful sixth form. The learning environment is stunning with extensive and beautiful grounds; the school site is comprised of South Lytchett Manor House together with a number of modern extensions including the Arts block and theatre. We pride ourselves on our high standards and positive ethos, the school is popular and highly regarded in the community.

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.

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Additional documents

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History Teacher JD 2025.pdf - 190 KB (opens in new tab)

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
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School website
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Email address
personnel@lytchett.org.uk
Phone number
01202 622413
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Lytchett Minster is a successful 11-18 mixed comprehensive school with approximately 1550 students, 288 of whom are in the successful sixth form. The learning environment is stunning with extensive and beautiful grounds; the school site is comprised of South Lytchett Manor House together with a number of modern extensions including the Arts block and theatre. We pride ourselves on our high standards and positive ethos, the school is popular and highly regarded in the community.

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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