Assistant Headteacher Lytchett Minster School

Dorset Council UK; Poole; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational authority in Poole is seeking a dedicated and passionate teacher to join their team. The ideal candidate will possess significant leadership experience and a commitment to fostering a positive learning environment for students. Responsibilities include developing effective behaviour management strategies, supporting staff, and ensuring high expectations. The school is highly regarded in the community, providing outstanding pastoral care and quality education. Visits to the school are encouraged, and interested applicants can contact the Head's PA for arrangements.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in leadership within an educational setting.
• Ability to develop effective behaviour management strategies.
• Effective communication skills to share a strategic vision.

Responsibilities

• Drive high expectations and standards of behaviour.
• Support staff in cultivating positive relationships.
• Lead a culture that feels safe, calm, aspirational and respectful.

Job description

Lytchett Minster School is looking for a highly motivated teacher who is passionate about teaching and about making a positive difference in the lives of young people. This post represents an exciting opportunity for a widely respected, excellent classroom practitioner with a proven track record in leadership who will continue to drive our high expectations and standards of behaviour.

• Are you an enthusiastic, visible, proactive and confident leader?
• Can you develop and communicate a clear strategic vision of robust effective behaviour management strategies to support staff in cultivating positive relationships which will ensure students feel engaged and ready to learn?
• Can you combine firm, consistent standards with empathy, dignity and professional judgement?
• Are you motivated by helping young people thrive, enabling teachers to deliver their best, and leading a culture that feels safe, calm, aspirational and respectful?

If so, we would be delighted to receive your application.

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 [e-mail].

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.