Recruitment
24/25
Assistant Curriculum Team Leader
Key Stage 3 Resource Provision
Minsthorpe Community College
Welcome
Dear Applicant
Thank you for your interest in Minsthorpe Community
College. We hope that the information contained within
this pack will help you decide if you have the right
qualities, skills, and experience to apply for our vacancy.
Minsthorpe Community College is a very special place.
Between us, we have more than 40 years’ experience
working here. When we became Joint Principals in
April 2019, we wanted to bring to life the vision and
values that we truly believe make this College and its
community the amazing place that it is. At Minsthorpe
Community College our core values of motivation,
commitment and care permeate through everything we
do. They are brought to life in all aspects of our College
life and not just put up on the walls as decoration. Our
vision for Minsthorpe will only ever happen when we
live through these values which we hold dear.
Minsthorpe’s core values are built on our response
to the following question. As a parent, looking for a
school, college, or university for our own children, what
is it that we actually look for in a place? Firstly, we want
a place where our children love to learn; somewhere
where they get up every morning and want to go to,
where they are motivated in all the subjects they study
and where there is a wide range of extra-curricular
activities for them to enjoy. Secondly, we want to find a
place where they will get a world-class education, where
teachers and students are committed to achieving
the very best to move them to the next phase of their
education. Finally, we want a place that will look after
our loved ones. A place where people care for each
other and put an arm around someone if they are in
need. We want to know that there is always an adult
available whenever needed and where children will
make friends that will last a lifetime.
Our vision for Minsthorpe is that every single person
has a part to play in strengthening our learning
community. Students, staff, parents, and governors
all have a crucial role to play each and every day. We
say to our students that we all have different talents
and whether you are an amazing mathematician or
can speak a foreign language, whether you are a great
footballer or a talented tennis player, whether you
love reading, are passionate about the environment
or have an incredible singing voice, everyone has a
part to play here. We are ambitious for our students
to be the best that they can be. We want them to be
motivated to come to College, committed to their
education and to care for each other.
We are seeking to appoint staff who will share
this vision and work with us to make it a reality.
At Minsthorpe, we invest in the recruitment,
development and retention of caring professionals
who are committed to constantly reviewing and
improving the quality of learning, teaching and
support. We expect that staff are motivated to work
collaboratively in setting high expectations for all
students with a relentless focus on student learning
and progress. In return, you will benefit from working
with caring colleagues who will support you in your
role and your personal and professional development.
If you would like to arrange a visit to the college, we
would be more than happy to show you around so
you can get a feel for who we are.
Email and we will
arrange a convenient time for you to come and visit
Minsthorpe Community College. We look forward to
hearing from you.
Mr Mark Gilmore/Mrs Rachael Merritt
Joint Principals
Mr Mark Gilmore & Mrs Rachael Merritt
Joint Principals
Vision
Vision & Mission
Staff
At Minsthorpe, we invest in the recruitment,
development and retention of caring professionals
who are committed to constantly reviewing and
improving the quality of learning, teaching and
support. We expect that staff are motivated to work
collaboratively in setting high expectations for all
students with a relentless focus on student learning
and progress.
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Mission
Students
At Minsthorpe, we motivate students through
an engaging curriculum which promotes lifelong
learning. We provide exciting educational
opportunities and an ethos of care, guidance and
support for all. We know that students learn best in a
safe, calm and orderly environment and our rewards
and sanctions support this. We expect that students
are committed to their own learning and progress
and to achieving their future aspirations.
Minsthorpe Community College:
A place where everyone plays a
part in strengthening our learning
community through motivation,
commitment, and care.
Parents and Carers
At Minsthorpe, we value the contribution our caring
parent body makes to their child’s education, as we
work together to motivate and support each student
in reaching their full potential. We want parents
and carers to work with us in ensuring their child is
safe and happy. We expect the full commitment of
parents and carers in ensuring their child attends
regularly and on time; completes home learning;
wears the correct uniform; is fully equipped and
ready to learn and behave the Minsthorpe Way.
Governors
At Minsthorpe, the Governing Body is committed
to challenging the College Leadership to secure
the highest standards of education for the
students of our community. It oversees the
financial performance of the College, ensuring that
budgets are well spent. Governors expect that all
stakeholders work together in the best interests of
the students to motivate and care for each other.
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Minsthorpe Community College is a large, vibrant, and
inclusive community college with a student body of over 1500
students ranging from 11 to 19 years. We have six primary
schools in our pyramid and are pleased to welcome children
from neighbouring areas.
We have a highly skilled team of teachers and associate
staff that always act in the best interest of the students.
We offer excellent facilities for learning and teaching with
dedicated blocks for each subject area as well as community
dimensions including a sports & fitness centre and a
children’s centre.
Students enjoy a range of extra-curricular and enrichment
opportunities which complement their learning. Minsthorpe
Community College secures great GCSE and Post 16 results
year on year allowing students to progress into higher
education and employment.
Minsthorpe Community College places at the heart of its
development a commitment to high quality professional
development for all staff who join the college. We
understand that by investing in our staff we will create an
organisation with a shared vision and mission. "There is a focused,
purposeful atmosphere
around the school, which is
underpinned by the school’s
vision of motivation,
commitment and care.“
Ofsted, 2023
Why work at
Minsthorpe?
- The opportunity to work in a well-resourced,
forward thinking, and rewarding environment.
- Excellent facilities for learning and teaching with
dedicated blocks for each subject area.
- Free membership of our state-of-the-art on-site
Sports & Fitness Centre for full-time, permanent
employees, as well as the facility of an on-site
Children’s Centre.
- Comprehensive induction and on-going
opportunities for Professional Development.
- Excellent care and support for all staff, including
access to an Employee Assistance Programme for
employees and their immediate family.
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
(associate staff) or Teachers’ Pension Scheme
(teachers).
- Nationally agreed terms and conditions in
relation to pay and conditions for teaching
and associate staff.
As a college we are
committed to provide
the following benefits
for employees:
"Pupils are confident, well-
mannered and eager to
share their opinions. They
work hard in lessons and
are keen to succeed.“
Ofsted, 2023
Learning and
Teaching the
Minsthorpe
Way
Teachers and Student Support colleagues at
Minsthorpe Community College strive to plan and
deliver lessons to a consistently high standard
rooted in fundamental Core Principles of effective
pedagogy. We insist on excellent standards of
behaviour for learning from all students and it is
our daily goal to inspire students to learn & think
critically, challenge & support them to achieve and
make progress and equip them with the necessary
skills to be lifelong learners and effective members
of society.
We have high expectations of all our students
at Minsthorpe Community College and BE FAIR
EVERYWHERE supports students to understand
how we expect them to behave in lessons and
around the College site. Parents are asked to
watch the relevant BE FAIR EVERYWHERE video
with their child to ensure they are clear about our
expectations.
Be Fair Everywhere
Staff address any
misbehaviour,
including low-level
disruption to learning,
appropriately. Pupils
behave well.
Ofsted, 2023
At Minsthorpe Community College our core
values of Motivation, Commitment and Care are
at the heart of everything we do. Our curriculum
intent is to raise the achievements and
aspirations of all learners through the delivery
of a highly personalised, broad, ambitious, and
inclusive curriculum that:
- Deepens students’ understanding and
develops their knowledge and skills in
all subject areas
- Ensures students are literate and numerate
- Enriches students’ learning experiences
- Builds students’ character
- Empowers students to realise their
education and employment potential
beyond Minsthorpe Community College
Curriculum
"Teachers and pupils
are clear about
expectations and
procedures through the
‘Minsthorpe way’ ... As a
result, the school is
calm and orderly.”
Ofsted, 2023
We are an inclusive Post 16 provider and cater for learners at
all levels and have an established reputation for very strong
exam performance, a passion for teaching and learning and
an unwavering focus on helping every student achieve their
best possible goals.
Minsthorpe Post 16 is committed to delivering high quality
teaching which provides challenges and opportunities for
individual learners. Students have the opportunity to be
creative, innovative and enterprising, whilst benefiting
from strong care, support and guidance. The Post 16
team continues to provide our students with support and
motivation to raise their aspirations, succeed in learning and
position themselves for a better future.
We have a well-established ethos of care and support.
Our students and staff enjoy working together as ‘Team
Minsthorpe’ and everyone is committed to ‘Learning and
Behaving the Minsthorpe Way’, because we know this
will deliver the best education for the young people. We
cannot achieve this alone, and we firmly believe in a strong
partnership between the college and everyone within our
community.
"The school has ensured that the
sixth-form curriculum meets
students’ needs and interests ...
This helps sixth-form students to
progress on to higher education,
apprenticeships and
employment.“
Ofsted, 2023
Student
Support
We provide Motivation , Commitment
and Care for students requiring additional
support with the aim of ensuring that they
achieve their best possible outcomes,
transition to Post 16, and have ambitions for
jobs, further education, and careers and that
they can thrive as independently as possible,
depending on their needs.
We are parent and child centred, work in
partnership with stakeholders, and have
open, robust but respectful conversations
with colleagues as we all strive for those best
outcomes. We are a skilled, experienced,
and knowledgeable team and have good
knowledge of the complex education
system and can advise and support families
about appropriate provisions, support and
managing the bureaucratic and legislative
challenges for students with SEND .
Post 16
At Minsthorpe Community College we are
committed to the Continuing Professional
Development (CPD) and learning of all members of
staff at every career stage and level of experience.
We recognise the value of evidence-informed
training with an overall to impact positively on
students’ outcomes and experiences. We are
active partners in many local networks, including
the Wakefield and Selby Teaching School Hub.
Associate
Teams
Our core Associate staff teams consist of
Administration, Finance, IT Services, and Data
& Exams. These teams are based in The Hub,
which is a large open-plan office in the centre of
college, where they are easily accessible to offer
support, advice, and guidance to staff, students
and each other.
Our ongoing Professional Development &
Learning programme is planned and structured
to develop the knowledge and skills of teachers
and student support staff around the Core
Principles of Learning & Teaching whilst giving
them a growing awareness of key elements.
Our Early Career Teachers have full access to
the UCL Early Career Framework and leaders
engage with NPQ programmes to support their
development.
Professional
Development
Our Core Principles of Quality Learning &
Teaching are formed based on a wide range of
experience and expertise within Minsthorpe
Community College but equally through
accessing well-regarded and researched
pedagogical texts. Resultant CPD will draw on
these texts to form the basis of their content
and delivery.
CPD: The
Minsthorpe
Way
Thank you for taking the time to read
this overview of Minsthorpe Community
College. We recommend that you explore
our website to discover more about us:
www.minsthorpe.cc
Catherine Green
Director of HR & Associate Teams
January 2025
Professional
Learning and
Development
Associate Staff
Associate staff engage in whole College
statutory training e.g., Safeguarding but equally
have access to other training pertinent to their
respective roles. The list below is not exhaustive
but gives a flavour of the range of training
opportunities available:
- Access Arrangements training;
"The curriculum is
ambitious for all pupils ...
Pupils with special
educational needs and/or
disabilities (SEND) are
involved in all aspects of
school life."
Ofsted, 2023
Assistant Curriculum
Team Leader – Key Stage 3
Resource Provision
MPR/UPR (£31,650 - £49,084)
TLR 2.2 (£5,833) + SEN Allowance
Full time, Permanent
Start Date Easter or September 2025
An innovative and exciting opportunity is available at
Minsthorpe Community College.
In collaboration with the Local Authority, we have
successfully introduced a Resource Provision for students
whose barrier to the curriculum is their learning. We
require a skilled and experienced teacher to join our
outstanding Student Support department.
The role will involve teaching Key Stage 3 students in the
Resource Provision and intervening with struggling readers
in mainstream lessons.
You will be experienced in teaching at Key Stage 1 and/or
Key Stage 2. You will have high expectations and the skills
to remove barriers to learning no matter what the students
starting point and you will have experience and skill in
meeting the needs of students with a range of Special
Educational Needs and/or Disabilities, at SEN Support and
for those with an Education Health and Care Plan.
If this is you, apply for the opportunity to give students with
difficulties the skills and opportunities that will enable them
to learn vital life and independence skills, prepare them for
moving to mainstream lessons and the next phase of their
education and prepare them to thrive to the best of their
ability in adulthood.
Our most recent Ofsted report (2023) described us as a
“Good college” who “invests in staff’s development. This
means that staff feel valued and are proud to work at the
school ... Leader’s support staff well and consider their
workload and well-being." and
“A small number of pupils with SEND access the school’s
specially resourced provision. Staff in this provision are
supportive and confident. They know the pupils well and
target support positively. As a result, staff and pupils’
relationships are secure and pupils learn well.”
The successful candidate will be:
- A dynamic and energetic practitioner with high
expectations.
- Fully committed to learning and raising standards.
- Able to engage and inspire students of all abilities.
- A team player who will uphold our College values of
Motivation, Commitment and Care.
We provide:
- A well-resourced, forward thinking, and
supportive team.
- Additional PPA time.
- Free gym membership.
- Excellent care and support for all staff including
Employee Assistance Programme.
- Comprehensive induction and on-going
opportunities for Professional Development.
The successful candidate will have to meet the
requirements of our Person Specification and be
subject to an enhanced DBS check. A prohibition
from teaching check and an online search will also
be completed for all applicants.
Minsthorpe Community College is committed to
equality of opportunity and upholding the principles
of the Equality Act 2010. We positively welcome
applications from all sections of the community.
Only applications submitted with a completed
Minsthorpe Academy Trust Application Form will be
considered.
Full-time permanent employees are provided with
free membership of our state-of-the-art on-site
Sports & Fitness Centre, as well as the facility of an
‘outstanding’ Children’s Centre.
Further particulars for this post can be obtained by
visiting our Web Site at www.minsthorpe.cc
If you would like to arrange a visit to the college, we
would be more than happy to show you around so
you can get a feel for who we are. Email
and we will arrange a
convenient time for you to come and visit
Minsthorpe Community College.
Please send completed application forms to Cath
Green, Director of HR & Associate Teams: -
by midday – Monday 27th
January 2025
Job Description
Overall Purpose
of the Post
This role is to lead the KS3 Resource Provision,
collaborating with subject area staff to ensure the
curriculum aligns with Minsthorpe Community
College curriculum intent.
To work alongside the ACTL for KS4 Resource
Provision to ensure curriculum continuity to the
next Key Stage and to enable smooth transition.
To make a significant contribution as a primary
practitioner to the delivery of Key Stage 3 literacy
intervention for students who did not meet
expected standards at Key Stage 2.
To ensure there are high expectations of all
students no matter their starting point and
identify and remove their barriers to learning.
To provide a happy, welcoming, and motivating
learning environment where all children enjoy
learning and the challenges of new experiences.
To ensure effective communication to all internal
and external professional and parent/carers.
All adults working in, or on behalf of the college
have a responsibility to safeguard and promote
the welfare of children. This includes:
A responsibility to provide a safe environment in
which children can learn and develop.
Identifying children who may be in need of extra
help or who are suffering or are likely to suffer
significant harm. All staff then have a
responsibility to take appropriate action to
prevent concerns from escalating, working with
services as needed.
Employment
checks required
Proof of eligibility to work in the UK
Proof of relevant qualifications (original certificates)
Two satisfactory references
DBS Enhanced Disclosure check
A Prohibition Order check and on-line search
A medical assessment prior to commencement of
employment.
Duties and
Responsibilities To support with QA processes, including areas
for development.
To attend Parents Evenings.
To attend Resource Provision Planning
meetings.
To develop student independence
appropriate to their needs through
implementation of Skills for Life approaches
to learning.
To provide reports on the progress of all
students in the provision as and when
required.
In collaboration with the Associate Assistant
Principal (Learning & Teaching) and TLR
holders in the English Team, contribute to the
delivery of a coherent programme of literacy
intervention for struggling readers in Key
Stage 3.
To raise awareness and develop staff
understanding of phonics to support effective
delivery of literacy interventions and lessons
for struggling readers.
To deliver classroom lessons and
interventions which improve literacy skills for
students in Key Stage 3 who have been
identified as working well below age related
expectations.
To carry out a share of supervisory duties
in accordance with published rotas.
To participate in appropriate meetings
with colleagues, parents and other
outside agencies/persons, relative to the
above duties and responsibilities.
Other duties commensurate with the grade of
the post as directed by the Principal/Line
Manager.
To develop and maintain a ‘Low Demand High
Expectations’ engaging curriculum with
appropriate outcomes in soft skills that support
transition to mainstream lessons and/or the next
stage of education.
To work with the Director of Student Support in
identifying strengths and areas for development
in the curriculum model in terms of breadth,
depth, reasonable adjustments, and
personalised outcomes.
To plan, deliver, and coordinate the teaching and
learning programmes for all students within the
Key Stage 3 Resource Provision with regard to
the college’s aims, policies, and schemes of work.
To provide clear structures for learning
experiences that maintain pace, motivation,
challenge, and interest for learners.
To assess and record individual student’s
progress and use the information to set targets
and inform planning.
In collaboration with staff, respond to the
presenting needs of students, identify, and
remove their barriers to learning.
To coordinate the management of staff
delivering the curriculum to support the
development and implementation of
appropriate Schemes of Work and Resources
that can be matched to appropriate outcomes.
To coordinate Medium Term Plans and Journey
document.
To be budget holder for the KS3 RP curriculum
to support staff in delivering the range of
subjects.
In conjunction with the Director of Student
Support, be responsible for the development
and promotion of a range of teaching strategies
and learning approaches that are applied
consistently across the curriculum area.
Person
Specification
Education, Training
and Qualifications
Qualified Teacher Status.
Recognised degree or equivalent in relevant
subject.
Evidence of continuing professional
development.
Experience
Experience of working with Primary age
children and/or in a specialist setting.
Exemplary classroom practitioner
An awareness of curriculum issues relating to
relevant subject area
Meeting the needs of students with SEND
Pastoral work in a school setting
Commitment to safeguarding and promoting
the welfare of students
Experience of delivering phonics.
Experience of working with parents and
partners in the wider community.
Skills and Knowledge
An ability to lead and inspire students of all abilities,
but particularly those with SEND.
An ability to establish clear expectations and
constructive working relationships amongst staff and
students.
Adapt teaching so that all students experience stretch
and challenge in lessons.
Evidence of working through sequences of lessons and
developing schemes of work.
Set challenging targets for students and analyse data to
inform teaching.
Proven communication, organisational and
interpersonal skills.
An ability to work effectively as part of a team but also
to be able to work independently.
An ability use technology in the classroom to create an
inspirational and creative learning environment.
Knowledge of current educational policy, research, and
thinking.
Personal Attributes
A commitment to promoting equal opportunities and
meeting the special educational needs of all students.
Confidence, flexibility, and adaptability.
Empathy for students, parents, staff, and the
community.
Good communication skills.
Energy and commitment.
High expectations of students and their behaviour.
Ability to share practice and contribute to subject
decision making.
A commitment to equal opportunities.
Maintains high professional standards.
Enjoy working alongside young people and adults.
Be supportive of the aims and ethos of Minsthorpe
Community College.
Overview of
Resource Provision
The Minsthorpe Community College Resource Provision
is an integrated resource provision, delivering an
adapted curriculum, with access to mainstream
facilities, for students who have a prime need of
students with profound speech, language, and
communication needs (SLCN), severe learning difficulty
(SLD), and/or students with social, emotional, and
mental health (SEMH) not attending regularly and
having an underlying barrier of learning needs.
The provision offers a broad and balanced curriculum
that is low demand to support learning needs, and
access to mainstream lessons and experiences for
those that make suitable progress. Students also have
access to the cross-curricular and extra-curricular
college activities that supports their inclusion as a
member of the Minsthorpe Community College
community.
Resource Provision Curriculum
The curriculum offer in Resource Provision Key Stage 3
(KS3) and Key Stage 4 (KS4) mirrors the Curriculum
Intent, Implementation and Impact of the mainstream
Minsthorpe Community College curriculum and is
delivered through the policies and procedures of the
Minsthorpe Way. The College’s values of Motivation,
Commitment and Care are reflected in the experience
for all stakeholders in the Resource Provision.
Key Stage 3 Resource Provision
Curriculum
At Key Stage 3 the students are taught by a dedicated
teacher and a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant. They will
follow a student-centred, inclusive curriculum to build
developmentally on skills already acquired, with a focus
on basic skills, communication, social skills, and
independence. The learning experience will be cross-
curricular in nature and will take place in the main in
their own allocated classroom. There is a focus on the
personalised progress of students, and they have the
opportunity to access subject specialist facilities and
teaching, as appropriate to their development,
strengths and interests if they demonstrate the ability
and interest in doing so.
Key Stage 4 Resource Provision Curriculum
At Key Stage 4 the students benefit from all lessons being delivered
through the skills of subject specialists, with consistent support
provided by an Inclusion Support Practitioner to enable students to
achieve a range of qualifications. This is a mixture of certification, such
as First Aid, and appropriate qualifications in core and wider subjects
at Entry Level, Level 1, Level 2, AQA Units and GCSEs as is most
appropriate for each student. The focus is on developing the students’
independence and self-advocacy skills and integration with the
mainstream peers in line with their wishes, abilities, strengths, career
aspirations and preparation for adulthood.
Key Stage 5 Resource Provision Curriculum
At Key Stage 5 the students work towards a Work Skills qualification to
help them gain the understanding and knowledge needed to move
into either more education, an apprenticeship or employment.
Alongside the Work Skills qualification students will also continue to
develop their English and Mathematic abilities and complete
Functional Skills and GCSE qualifications. The aim of the Key Stage 5
Resource Provision is to increase the independence of the students
allowing them to develop their confidence and self-esteem, we also
work closely with them to plan their next steps as they get closer to
adulthood. This provision offers support for students towards their
chosen career having now been able to cover the foundation needed
to access the next steps. The course helps their understanding of how
they may enter a work environment and develop their confidence
moving forward.
Matthew Orr
Director of Student Support
