About the role
We are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced and inspirational Head of Criminology to lead a well-qualified and effective team of teachers. The successful candidate will teach across the full ability range at Key Stage 5. This post represents an excellent opportunity for a well-qualified specialist to share in the work of this thriving department and would suit an experienced colleague looking to further their career in the profession. This is a part-time (0.52FTE) permanent vacancy with a September 2025 start. Experience of teaching Criminology at Key Stage 5 and a proven track record is essential.
For the right person, this could be a full-time post, if you are able to also teach any of the following subjects: English, PRE, Business Studies, science, history, computing/IT.
Visits to the school are welcomed. Please contact Sharon Parker, Head's PA, on 01202 622413 to arrange a tour of the school.
If you would like to informally discuss this post prior to applying, please contact Andrew Mead, Headmaster, at meada@lytchett.org.uk.
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.
Further Information
Lytchett Minster School values the diversity of our workforce and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.
Lytchett Minster School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; this is a commitment which we expect all staff and volunteers to share. The successful candidate will be required to have a Disclosure and Barring Service check in line with the Governments safer recruitment guidelines.
This role is UK based and your Right to Work will need to be established as part of the appointment process.
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.
Keeping Children Safe in Education
Lytchett Minster School will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check 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.
About Us
The Social Sciences Faculty is a thriving faculty with six specialist teachers who support the psychology, sociology, health and social care, business studies and criminology curriculum. The faculty’s profile within the Sixth Form is high. At Key Stage 4, students follow the GCSE business and GCSE psychology. In the Sixth Form, students can study A level business, sociology and psychology, criminology applied diploma and BTEC health and social care.
All employees at Lytchett Minster School receive a thorough and personalised programme of induction and support.
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