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Thurston Community College
Thurston, Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk IP31 3PB
Tel: 01359 230885


Principal: Maéve Taylor BA, NPQH
Current Roll: 1492; Years 7-11: 1324; Sixth Form: 168


Science Technician - Permanent Role
Required to start November/December 2024
Grade 3 Point 7 (Range: 7 - 9) - Up to 25 hrs per week, 39 weeks per year
Salary up to £13,993.00 per annum (FTE Salary £24,293.00 per annum)


The Opportunity?
We are seeking to appoint a proactive and enthusiastic Science Technician, primarily to support the Physics team. The role requires you to support our staff and students by providing effective and efficient technical and administrative support within the Department which will enable students to experience and explore practical aspects of the science curriculum.


You will join our large and supportive Science department under the direction of the Subject Lead. You will coordinate the use, development and delivery of practical science resources, ICT resources and facilities, including the provision of guidance and support in meeting the practical requirements of the science curriculum; liaising with all areas of the College and external organisations.


There are many training opportunities available if you are new to science and looking for a new challenge, we also offer the option to support educational visits and extra-curricular activities.


We would be happy to discuss flexibility around working days/hours at the interview.


Who are we
Thurston Community College is a large popular mixed comprehensive school (NOR 1492) with a successful sixth form. 2024 is an exciting time to join us as we have appointed a new Principal and the school had its Ofsted judgement confirmed as “Good”. We want all of our staff and students to be proud to work and study here and demonstrate our core values of PRIDE: progress, respect, integrity, determination and empathy.


There is an excellent programme of induction and support for newly appointed staff and you can be assured of a warm welcome from colleagues across the school. Thurston Community College enjoys a rural location just off the A14 and convenient road and rail links to Cambridge, Bury St Edmunds and Ipswich.


If you would like to discuss this post or to visit the school please contact us and visit our website for further information.


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.

Thurston Community College is a large popular mixed comprehensive school with a successful sixth form. 2024 is an exciting time to join us as we have appointed a new Principal and the school had its Ofsted judgement confirmed as “Good”. We want all of our staff and students to be proud to work and study here and demonstrate our core values of PRIDE: progress, respect, integrity, determination and empathy.

There is an excellent programme of induction and support for newly appointed staff and you can be assured of a warm welcome from colleagues across the school. Thurston Community College enjoys a rural location just off the A14 and convenient road and rail links to Cambridge, Bury St Edmunds and Ipswich.
We are a school that boasts a strong sense of community and prides itself on its culture of high expectations and values. The well-being and education of every young person is fundamental to us. We work hard to provide a safe and happy environment within which every student can grow and achieve personal, social and academic success. We are proud of our inclusive approach and strive to ensure learning is enjoyable and seen as a lifelong process.
Our purpose is simple; to inspire a love of learning, empower our college community with the knowledge and skills to help students make meaningful choices and achieve excellence in all aspects of school life and contribute positively to the world in which we live.
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. Appointments to all posts are subject to the relevant enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check as well as other pre-employment checks outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education.
Thurston Community College
Thurston, Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk IP31 3PB
Tel: 01359 230885
Interim Principal: Maéve Taylor (BA Hons)
Roll: 1474; Years 7-11: 1338; Sixth Form: 136