Mr Minter joined Heathlands in 2014 as a teacher and quickly became the PE subject leader . In 2023 he became the PE and Sport lead, a role that allows him to teach PE across the school as well as increasing the opportunities for children to attend clubs and represent the school in sporting events. Heathlands has become a leading school in the area for the PE and Sport that is offered, something that has been recognised in receiving the Key Stage One PE and Sport Physical Activity Mark, and the School Games Platinum award.

Mr Minter grew up in Colchester, attending Stanway Secondary School and The Sixth Form College. He has a degree in education from Anglia Ruskin University. He holds level 2 coaching qualifications in football and cricket, and level 1 coaching qualification in futsal and rugby. 

Mr Minter lives in West Bergholt and is heavily involved in sport within the village. Until recently, he coached at and ran the Colts section at West Bergholt Cricket Club, introducing All Stars cricket to the club and significantly increasing the number of children attending the club. He is the co-chair of Berghot Heath Youth Football Club, manages a team and introduced the popular academy sessions for 4-6 year olds to the village. In the ten years he has been involved at the club, the number of teams, and therefore children, enjoying football in the village has significantly increased. Many of the children playing cricket and football in the village attend Heathlands. Mr Minter is also the co-chair of the Colchester Sports Primary League, a group of local schools that take part in sports events and fixtures.

Mr Minter enjoys spending time with his wife, Karen, two children, Dominic and Aidan, family and friends. He plays football for a local team and plays golf as well when he gets the chance. He also enjoys watching films, going to the cinema as often as he can.