Teacher of French and Spanish

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. 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.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and inspirational Teacher of French and Spanish 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 age and ability range. This is a part-time (0.4 – 0.6FTE) permanent contract to start as soon as possible (January 2027 start will be considered). The ability to teach A-Level would be a significant advantage.

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

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.

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

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.

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.