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Teacher of Science (Maternity Cover)

Thurston Community College, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP31 3PB

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027

• Closing date

  31 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  20 October 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (527)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Science
• Working pattern: Full time (Can be done as a job share)
• Contract type: Fixed term - Up to 1 Year - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: MPS/UPS

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, 4 and 5.

We welcome applications from experienced and early careers teachers.

What the school offers its staff

• An opportunity to help shape the future of the faculty and develop the subjects across the curriculum.
• Join a talented team, dedicated to work effectively together to support positive outcomes for our talented and creative students.
• Benefit from ongoing Professional Development that will enhance your skillset.
• Benefit from our Employee Assistance Programme.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Job Description Teacher of Science.pdf - 172 KB (opens in new tab)

About Thurston Community College

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1512 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Thurston Community College website
• Email address: recruitment@thurstoncollege.org
• Phone number: 01359234506
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/thurston-community-college

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Arranging a visit to Thurston Community College

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@thurstoncollege.org.

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