History Teacher - Lytchett Minster School

Dorset Council · Poole, South West

History Teacher - Lytchett Minster School at Dorset Council, based in Poole, South West. This is a contract role.

Salary
Competitive
Location
Poole, South West
Contract
Contract
Posted
3 days ago
Closes
25 Nov 2026
Sector
Teacher

Reference https://www.jobs.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/vacancies/37508/history-teacher--lytchett-

About the role

  • Advertising Start Date: - 23 Oct 2026
  • Function: - Teaching
  • Location: - Poole
  • Vacancy Type: - Fixed Term
  • Salary Details: - M1 - UPS3
  • About the role: -

    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 a well-qualified specialist to share in the work of this thriving department and to work with a friendly and supportive team housed in excellent modern facilities.  Whether you are a newly qualified teacher looking to get the best start in the teaching profession, or a more experienced and ambitious colleague wishing to progress your career, this vibrant and successful school can help you to develop and flourish. 

    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 fixed term contract with a January 2027 start. 

    If you would like to informally discuss this post prior to applying, please contact Gareth John, Head of History at [email removed].   

    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.

    WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CLOSE THIS ADVERT EARLY AND TO INTERVEW BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE. WE WOULD THEREFORE RECOMMEND APPLYING EARLY.

Reference: https://www.jobs.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/vacancies/37508/history-teacher--lytchett- · Posted 3 days ago · Closes 25 Nov 2026 · Listed via Dorset Council

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