Teacher of Science

Suffolk County Council; Bury St Edmunds; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Development

Free parking

Job summary

Thurston Community College is seeking an inspiring and vibrant Teacher of Science to join our Science and Technology faculty. You will teach across the three science disciplines at key stages 3, 4 and 5, contributing to a dynamic, collaborative team.

We offer excellent facilities, sixteen laboratories, strong ICT resources and professional development opportunities. This full-time maternity cover role starts January 2027; applications welcomed from experienced and early career teachers.

Qualifications

• Qualified Science teacher capable of teaching across KS3- KS5.
• Experience in collaborative faculty development is an asset.
• Wamiliar with high standards of safeguarding and a positive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Teach across the three science disciplines at KS3, KS4 and KS5.
• Contribute to a supportive, forward-thinking faculty and Professional Development activities.

Skills

Science teaching

Classroom management

Team collaboration

Job description

• Thurston Community College
• Address: Thurston, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP31 3PB
• Salary: MPR/UPR
• Hours: Full Time
• Contract: Maternity cover, required from January 2027
• Reference: 5662

Thurston Community College are seeking an inspiring 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 can 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.

You will be required to teach across the three science disciplines at key stages 3, 4 and 5.

We welcome applications from experienced and early careers teachers.

Who we are

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 in the nearby village of Beyton, offering a bespoke centre of excellence for students in year 12 and year 13.

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.

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.

Thurston Community College enjoys a rural location with free parking and convenient transport links to Cambridge, Ipswich and London.

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 pdf and Application Guidance word or alternatively, please visit our website.

Please contact the college by calling 01359 230885 or emailing: [e-mail]

Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and the advert may close early, interview date to be confirmed.

Closing date:

1 pm, 31 October 2026.

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.