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Teacher of DT (with an interest in Food Technology and/or DT)

Teacher of DT (with an interest in Food Technology and/or DT)

Thurston Community College

Thurston, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

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Salary:
MPS/UPS
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2024 or January 2025
Apply by:
31 August 2024

Job overview

Thurston Community College

Thurston, Bury St Edmunds

Suffolk IP31 3PB

Tel: 01359 230885

Email: recruitment@thurstoncollege.org

Website: www.thurstoncollege.org

Principal: Maéve Taylor BA (Hons)

Current Roll: 1492; Years 7-11: 1324; Sixth Form: 168


Permanent Role

Teacher of DT

 Up to 32.5 hours (part time a possibility)

Required to start September 2024

MPS/UPS

Suitable for experienced or ECT teachers


The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to join our well-established forward-thinking DT Department as Teacher of DT with in interest in Food Technology and/or DT.

 

The successful candidate will be passionate and inspiring to play a key role in influencing the development and creativity of practical skills, be engaging and challenge students in KS3 and KS4 to achieve high standards and reach their full potential.

 

We promote a warm, welcoming and friendly environment to encourage self growth and mutual respect throughout the Thurston community.

 

This post would be equally appropriate for an experienced or newly qualified early careers teacher. and we welcome part time applications for consideration.


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. 

 

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.  An exciting prospect and an exciting time to join Thurston

Community College.  In addition, and due to our growing numbers, a smaller new building

project has recently been completed at the Thurston Campus which is now open to students

and houses three new science classrooms.

 

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.

 

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 create:

 

1.   A stimulating, accessible and safe learning environment in which our villages and towns come together as a community which is much more than the sum of its parts.  

2.   A high performing learning organisation.

3.   A culture of high standards, which reinforces excellent behaviour, mutual respect, tolerance and understanding of what it is to be a citizen, not only of the school, but of local, national and international societies.

4.   At the heart of a wide network of partnerships that provide opportunities for mutual improvement and benefit.

 

We require a Teacher of Design Technology 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 DT 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.

 

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.  Please visit our website for further information or if you would like to discuss this post further please do not hesitate to contact recruitment@thurstoncollege.org

 

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.



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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

Email: recruitment@thurstoncollege.org

Website: www.thurstoncollege.org

Interim Principal: Maéve Taylor (BA Hons)

Roll: 1474; Years 7-11: 1338; Sixth Form: 136

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