Teacher of History
Minsthorpe Community College
Wakefield
- £24,106 - £26,418 per year
- New
- Salary:
- MPR/UPR
- Job type:
- Full Time, Maternity Cover
- Start date:
- As soon as possible
- Apply by:
- 29 November 2024
Job overview
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 ... Leaders support staff well and consider their workload and well-being."”
The successful candidate will be:
·A dynamic and energetic practitioner with high expectations.
·Fully committed to learning and raising standards.
·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 History 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.
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 –Friday 29th November 2024
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About Minsthorpe Community College
- Minsthorpe Community College
- Minsthorpe Lane, South Elmsall
- West Yorkshire
- WF9 2UJ
- United Kingdom
Vision
Minsthorpe Community College: A place where everyone plays a part in strengthening our learning community through Motivation, Commitment and Care.
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.
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.
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 and are themselves motivated to care for all stakeholders.
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