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Thurston Community College
Thurston, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP31 3PB, Tel: 01359 230885
Principal: Maéve Taylor BA (Hons)
Current Roll: 1472; Years 7-11: 1336; Sixth Form: 136


Permanent Role - Teacher of Business & Economics (KS5) and Mathematics
(MPS/UPS) - Part time (0.4) up to Full time
Required to start January 2025


The Opportunity?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, highly motivated and inspirational professional to join our forward-thinking, open-minded Maths, Computing and Business Team, as teacher of Business and Economics at KS5 (FTE: 0.4). Business and Economics is taught in the Sixth Form with strong outcomes and we are keen to appoint a colleague who can help develop these subjects at KS5 with a view to offer at KS4 in the future which could attract a TLR. The ability to teach Mathematics at KS3 or into KS4 would be an advantage for those seeking a full time position.


The department is welcoming, supportive and vibrant with a real sense of community.
Our successful candidate will be a dynamic and innovative practitioner who is passionate for their subject and the impact it can have on a young person’s development and all-round education.


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


Who are we?
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.


We require a Teacher of Business and Economics (KS5) / Mathematics who has:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A desire to develop their own skills, whilst being a strong team player.
• Ability to challenge students and encourage excellent progress.

In return we will provide:

• 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.

We offer the opportunity to:

• Join a talented team, dedicated to work 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.


Applications will be reviewed upon receipt.


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.

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