Teaching Vacancies
Teacher of Science (Maternity Cover)
Bury St Edmunds IP31 3PB
Key information
- Pay
- Salary not listed
- Hours
- Full-time
- Contract
- Contract
- Posted date
- 20 Oct 2026
- Closing date
- 31 Oct 2026
About this role
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.
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.