Teacher of Economics

Suffolk Jobs Direct Careers; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a passionate Teacher of Economics at a leading college in Bury St Edmunds. Join a supportive team and help shape the future of students in a vibrant educational environment. The role offers professional development and a chance to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Ongoing Professional Development

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Desire to develop own skills while being a strong team player.
• Ability to challenge students and encourage excellent progress.

Responsibilities

• Teach Economics at KS5 level.
• Develop Economics curriculum and support student learning.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Job description

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• Thurston Community College – Thurston, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP31 3PB
• MPR / UPR
• 0.4 FTE
• Part Time
• Permanent
• Reference: 7378
• Required from September 2025
  
  
  

Job Description

• Thurston Community College – Thurston, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP31 3PB
• MPR / UPR
• 0.4 FTE
• Part Time
• Permanent
• Reference: 7378
• Required from September 2025
  
  
  

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and inspirational professional to join our forward-thinking, open-minded Maths, Computing and Business Team, as a Teacher of Economics at KS5 Level. Business and Economics are taught in the Sixth Form with strong outcomes, and we are keen to appoint a colleague who can help develop Economics at KS5.

The department is welcoming, supportive and vibrant with a real sense of community.

You will be an innovative practitioner who is passionate for your subject and the impact it can have on a young person’s development and all-round education.

We would welcome applications from existing Economics teachers and also those who are ECTs.

Who We Are

Thurston Community College is a large popular mixed comprehensive school. It comprises of 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; Beyton Campus is located in the nearby village of Beyton, offering a bespoke centre of excellence for students in Year 12 and Year 13.

A new Principal was started in January 2024 and together with the Governing Body has set an exciting and aspirational vision for the College over the next three years. The person appointed for this role will be a fundamental part in building on our already Good Ofsted Status (March 2024) and realising our vision to promote.

Our purpose is simple; to inspire a love of learning, empower our college community with the knowledge and skills to help them make meaningful choices and contribute positively to the world in which we live to achieve excellence in all aspects of school life.

You will:

• have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• have a desire to develop their own skills, whilst being a strong team player
• have the ability to challenge students and encourage excellent progress.
  
  
  

We can offer you:

• An opportunity to play your part in shaping the future of the Maths, Business and Computing Faculty
• Opportunities to develop both professionally and personally
• An experience that will develop your skills and pathway to the next step in your career
• A talented team, dedicated to work effectively together to secure positive outcomes for our students
• Ongoing Professional Development
• The opportunity to make a difference to our talented and creative students
• 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.

For more information

Please read the Job Description and Personal Specification (pdf) before applying.

To find out more about us, please visit our website (thurstoncollege.org) .

Please contact us by emailing [e-mail] for an informal discussion about the role.

How To Apply

To apply, please complete an application by visiting our vacancies page (thurstoncollege.org/vacancies) .

Applications will be reviewed upon receipt.

Closing date: 19 May 2025

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.

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