Minsthorpe Community College
Wakefield
£36,443 - £54,575 per year
Salary:
MPR/UPR + TLR 2.1 (£3,527)
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
01 January 2026
Apply by:
10 October 2025
Job overview
Due to increased student numbers we are seeking to appoint an ambitious, enthusiastic, and talented classroom practitioner to join our Social Sciences and Vocational Education team.
As Subject Lead for Psychology, the successful candidate will provide professional leadership, direction, and management of this subject area in order to secure high quality teaching, the effective use of resources and improved standards of learning and achievement for all students.
In addition to Psychology, the ability to teach Criminology would be advantageous.
Our most recent Ofsted report 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.
* 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:
* Additional PPA time
* Free gym membership
* A well-resourced, forward thinking and supportive Social Sciences and Vocational Education team with a vast range of subject specialisms and exam board experience.
* Excellent care and support for all staff including an 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 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
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 – Friday 10th October 2025
Interviews will take place week commencing 20th October 2025.
Attached documents
Minsthorpe CC Recruitment Pack Psychology Subject Lead January
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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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