Head of History - Lytchett Minster School

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 [email protected]. 

Set in a semi-rural location with an 18^th 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.

Lytchett Minster School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure and acceptable references.

Lytchett Minster School will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. All aspects of social media and internet searches will be conducted. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination, a person who will not be on the appointment panel will conduct the searches and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (2013 and 2020)) provide that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. The MOJ’s guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. 

The 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.

All employees at Lytchett Minster School receive a thorough and personalised programme of induction and support.

To find out more about the school please refer to our 'What is it like to work at Lytchett?' document in the application pack.