Recruitment
24/25

Teacher of English

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.

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 enquiries@minsthorpe.cc 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

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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

September 2024

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;

• HLTA status

• Apprenticeships

• Team Teach

• Invigilator training

• First Aid

"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

Teacher of

English

MPR/UPR

Full time
Temporary
Required for Easter 2025

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic teacher to

join an outstanding, hardworking, and forward-thinking

curriculum area which delivers at Key Stages 3, 4 and

Post 16. The department is extremely well resourced

with Interactive Whiteboards in all classrooms and a

dedicated ICT suite for 32 students.

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."”

The successful candidate will be:

• A dynamic and energetic practitioner with

high expectations.

• Passionate about their subject; able to

engage and inspire our students.

• A team player who will uphold our College

values of Motivation, Commitment and

Care.

We provide:

• A well-resourced, forward thinking, and

supportive English team.

• Additional PPA time.
• Free gym membership.
• Excellent care and support for all staff

opportunities for Professional

Development.

This post is suitable for new entrants to the

profession as well as experienced teachers and

offers an excellent opportunity in our popular

and happy College. Teachers in their first two

years of teaching will be entitled to a full

induction period under the Early Career

Framework. This will include additional PPA time

and a dedicated ECF mentor. We use UCL for our

ECF CPD provider and align with the Exchange

Teaching Hub for our Appropriate Body.

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

Sports & Fitness Centre, as well as the facility of

an on-site 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 enquiries@minsthorpe.cc 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: –

cgreen@minsthorpe.cc by midday –Monday 27th

January 2025

Job Description
Overall Purpose

of the Post

To carry out the professional duties of a teacher

as circumstances may require and in accordance

with the college’s policies under the direction of

the Principals.

To be an effective professional who

demonstrates thorough curriculum knowledge,

can teach and assess effectively, take

responsibility for professional development and

has students who achieve well.

All adults working in, or on behalf of the college

have a responsibility to safeguard and promote

the welfare of children. This includes:

Responsibility to provide a safe environment in

which children can learn and develop.

To identify 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 online search

A medical assessment prior to commencement of

employment.

Key

Accountabilities

To be involved in links as appropriate with outside

groups including feeder schools, higher education

and industry and commerce, in order to enhance

curriculum continuity and enrich the learning

experience.

To assess and mark students work (classwork,

homework etc), Key Stage tests and Examinations

and keep a record of marks in line with subject and

area policy and recording procedures.

Complete the appropriate documentation in the

Lesson Record Folders.

To supervise the use and care of all teaching rooms

used, and areas used by the subject and enhance

them with appropriate display work.

To supervise the work of any support staff and

supply teachers as required.

To help supervise the work of any technical staff

supporting the area.

To be a Group Tutor of an assigned Group and to

carry out related duties in accordance with the job

responsibilities of a Group Tutor.

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 assist in the formulation of the aims and objectives

of the curriculum area within the overall college aims

and objectives.

To contribute to the teaching of the subject

throughout the college, providing a learning

experience which provides students with the

opportunity to achieve their potential.

To contribute to and implement methods of student

assessment, monitoring and reporting and contribute

to raising standards of student attainment.

To review your own professional development and

maintain professional standards

To contribute to the development of appropriate

subject syllabuses, materials and schemes of work

which fulfil the requirements of the national

Curriculum and which match the college and area

aims and objectives, taking into account students’

aptitudes and abilities.

To support other members of the curriculum area

and students as appropriate.

To contribute to an annual review of the subject and

curriculum area and discuss with Team

Leaders/Assistant Leaders future developments.

Actively to participate and contribute to the general

management of the college by:-

maintaining good order and discipline among

students;
safeguarding their health and safety on the

premises and off the premises when engaged

in authorised activities;
contributing to discussions on matters of

college policy, curriculum and organisation.

To play a part as appropriate in the development,

consolidation and evaluation of cross-curricular

developments by close liaison with other staff.

Duties and

Responsibilities

Person

Specification

Education, Training and

Qualifications

Qualified Teacher Status.
Recognised degree or equivalent in relevant

subject.
Evidence of continuing professional

development.

Experience

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.
Internal assessment of controlled

assessment/coursework.

Skills and Knowledge

An ability to lead and inspire students of all

abilities.
An ability to establish clear expectations and

constructive working relationships amongst staff

and students.
Differentiate 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 ICT in the classroom to create an

inspirational and creative learning environment.

Personal Attributes

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

Curriculum Area

You will be joining a professional, committed group of

teachers who work hard to ensure that the students have

every opportunity to learn and benefit from their experience

in English lessons. The team are hoping an enthusiastic and

conscientious applicant will relish the challenge of working

with our students and will be willing to strive for high

standards of professional expertise. Learning and teaching is

at the heart of everything this department does – potential

candidates should be prepared to engage, discuss, and learn

from their colleagues in order to maintain the strong

outcomes this department consistently delivers.

Accommodation
The English block has 15 English rooms, (each fitted with an

interactive whiteboard), a purpose-designed ICT room and a

curriculum base with storage and photocopier.

Staffing

At present, there are thirteen full time teachers of English.

The Curriculum Team Leader (Laura Smith) is supported by

KS3, KS4 and KS5 Coordinators as well as a Learning and

Teaching TLR holder/ Literacy Lead.

The department’s success is underpinned by regular, high

quality, subject specific training. All TLR holders lead on areas

of departmental training and dedicated curriculum time is

used to standardise student work, develop subject

knowledge and to share teaching strategies.

Many of the team are external examiners for AQA, ensuring

that our curriculum knowledge remains up to date. We often

benefit from the experience of examiners in delivering

departmental training and we strategically plan subject

knowledge enhancement to complement our curriculum.

Minsthorpe Community College is the host school for a large

initial teacher training programme; the department often

plays host to trainee teachers with opportunities and

responsibilities of training trainee teachers delegated across

the department.

Culture and Ethos
The department’s main aim is to maximise the achievement

of every individual student, irrespective of background. Its

other aims are: to inspire, challenge and engage students in

their learning; to offer all students a guaranteed, full and

rounded entitlement to learning; to foster their creativity; to

help them to develop the literacy skills that they need in

order to access the full curriculum; and to inspire students

with a love of language and literature that will last a lifetime.

Curriculum

The college operates a 3-period day, with each period lasting 100

minutes. All students enjoy five periods of English over the two-week

timetable. The KS3 curriculum is planned so that it meets the

statutory requirements for English in The National Curriculum as well

as the needs of all students in Years 7 and 8 (and from next year, Year

9). KS3 students spend one lesson a fortnight focussing on the explicit

development of reading and comprehension skills, as well as

grammatical proficiency. For students who require more intensive

support to improve reading ages, we use the Lexia programme for 30

minutes every lesson to accelerate reading progress. In KS4, students

work towards the AQA English Literature GCSE and AQA English

Language GCSE. All schemes of work are shared, and a great wealth

of resources are available for all teachers to use and adapt to suit the

needs of their groups. We have a consistent approach to assessment,

which is planned in accordance with the long-term plans, to ensure a

consistency of experience for students and expectation for staff

workload.

The English Department are exceptionally proud to offer two

successful A Level courses- English Language (AQA) and English

Literature (B Spec AQA) and there are opportunities to develop

expertise and experience in the delivery of both courses.

Also, at Post 16, the Level 2 GCSE and Level 1 and Level 2 Functional

Skills programme offers the students, who were unsuccessful in

securing a “standard pass” in Year 11, the opportunity to re-sit English

Language in Year 12.

The curriculum is also planned to meet the department’s commitment

to delivering cross-curricular strands such as ICT, SMSC and careers.

Opportunities to meet these obligations are highlighted in the

individual Schemes of Work.

Laura Smith
Curriculum Team Leader
English