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Head of Business Studies

Job details
Posting date: 22 May 2025
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 28 May 2025
Location: Poole, Dorset, BH16 6JD
Company: Teaching Vacancies
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 5b8a65a6-b4a1-4646-b1fd-c15cc7267727

Summary

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 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.If you are an experienced and ambitious colleague wishing to progress your career, this vibrant and successful school can help you to develop and flourish.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and inspirational Head of Business Studies to join a committed and effective team of specialist teachers and who will participate fully in the life of the school.The successful applicant will teach across the full ability range at Key stage 4 and 5.This is a full-time vacancy on a permanent contract with a September 2025 start.The ability to teach Economics would be a significant advantage as this is an area that we are keen to introduce and develop. Please note that interviews will take place during the May half term break.

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.

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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 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.