Teacher of Science
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 27 Ionawr 2026 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 08 Chwefror 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP31 3PB |
| Cwmni: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 8d0945dc-af00-4746-968d-787fd0af7a6c |
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What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint an inspiring, enthusiastic and vibrant teacher of Science to join our Science and Technology faculty at Thurston Community College.
The faculty is staffed by experienced teachers who are passionate about their subjects and their teaching. The faculty work collaboratively and welcome forward-thinking initiatives and are able to offer a new colleague advice, support and professional development opportunities in a friendly, positive and creative environment.
Within Science there are outstanding resources for teaching and learning with a total of sixteen laboratories across our two campuses and dedicated preparation areas. All staff and students have access to excellent ICT resources for use both within the laboratories and in specialist ICT suites.
The successful applicant will be required to teach across the three science disciplines at key stages 3 and 4 with the opportunity to teach A-Level Science for a suitably qualified candidate.
We welcome applications from experienced and early careers teachers.
What the school offers its staff
Thurston Community College is a large popular mixed comprehensive school. It comprises two distinct and specialist sites. Our Thurston Campus, for students from Year 7 to Year 11 is situated four miles east of Bury St Edmunds. Thurston Sixth is located in the nearby village of Beyton, offering a bespoke centre of excellence for students in Year 12 and Year 13.
Our purpose is simple; toinspirea love of learning,empowerour College community with the knowledge and skills to help them make meaningful choices and contribute positively to the world in which we live toachieveexcellence in all aspects of school life.
It was recently announced that the school will be part of the School Rebuild Programme and
we have entered the feasibility phase. This will mean we will be a part of shaping a new
school over the next few years.In return we will provide:
• An opportunity to help shape the future of the department and develop the subject across the curriculum.
• Opportunities to develop both professionally and personally.
We offer the opportunity to:
• Join a talented and supportive team, dedicated to working effectively together to secure positive outcomes for our students.
• Benefit from ongoing Professional Development.
• Make a difference to our talented and creative students.
• Benefit from our Employee Assistance Programme.
If you are excited by this post, its challenges and opportunities; if you relish the prospect of joining our team of committed and excellent staff we very much look forward to hearing from you.Please visit our website for further information or if you would like to discuss this post further please do not hesitate to contactrecruitment@thurstoncollege.org.Thurston Community College enjoys a rural location with free parking and convenient transport links to Cambridge, Ipswich and London.Applications will be reviewed upon receipt, interview date to be confirmed.Thurston Community College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check as well as other pre-appointment checks outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education.
Commitment to safeguarding
Thurston Community College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check as well as other pre-appointment checks outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education.
We are seeking to appoint an inspiring, enthusiastic and vibrant teacher of Science to join our Science and Technology faculty at Thurston Community College.
The faculty is staffed by experienced teachers who are passionate about their subjects and their teaching. The faculty work collaboratively and welcome forward-thinking initiatives and are able to offer a new colleague advice, support and professional development opportunities in a friendly, positive and creative environment.
Within Science there are outstanding resources for teaching and learning with a total of sixteen laboratories across our two campuses and dedicated preparation areas. All staff and students have access to excellent ICT resources for use both within the laboratories and in specialist ICT suites.
The successful applicant will be required to teach across the three science disciplines at key stages 3 and 4 with the opportunity to teach A-Level Science for a suitably qualified candidate.
We welcome applications from experienced and early careers teachers.
What the school offers its staff
Thurston Community College is a large popular mixed comprehensive school. It comprises two distinct and specialist sites. Our Thurston Campus, for students from Year 7 to Year 11 is situated four miles east of Bury St Edmunds. Thurston Sixth is located in the nearby village of Beyton, offering a bespoke centre of excellence for students in Year 12 and Year 13.
Our purpose is simple; toinspirea love of learning,empowerour College community with the knowledge and skills to help them make meaningful choices and contribute positively to the world in which we live toachieveexcellence in all aspects of school life.
It was recently announced that the school will be part of the School Rebuild Programme and
we have entered the feasibility phase. This will mean we will be a part of shaping a new
school over the next few years.In return we will provide:
• An opportunity to help shape the future of the department and develop the subject across the curriculum.
• Opportunities to develop both professionally and personally.
We offer the opportunity to:
• Join a talented and supportive team, dedicated to working effectively together to secure positive outcomes for our students.
• Benefit from ongoing Professional Development.
• Make a difference to our talented and creative students.
• Benefit from our Employee Assistance Programme.
If you are excited by this post, its challenges and opportunities; if you relish the prospect of joining our team of committed and excellent staff we very much look forward to hearing from you.Please visit our website for further information or if you would like to discuss this post further please do not hesitate to contactrecruitment@thurstoncollege.org.Thurston Community College enjoys a rural location with free parking and convenient transport links to Cambridge, Ipswich and London.Applications will be reviewed upon receipt, interview date to be confirmed.Thurston Community College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check as well as other pre-appointment checks outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education.
Commitment to safeguarding
Thurston Community College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check as well as other pre-appointment checks outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education.