Assistant Curriculum Team Leader – Key Stage 3 Resource Provision

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 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

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;

• 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

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

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

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

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