Teacher of Social Sciences
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Job Summary
- Thurston Community College
- Address:Norton Road Thurston IP31 3PB
- Salary:MPR/UPR
- Hours:Full time
- Contract:Permanent. Required from September 2026 or sooner
- Reference:8560
Thurston Community College are seeking a Teacher of Social Sciencesto join a forward-thinking open-minded Humanities and Social Science Team as Teacher of Social Sciences.
Humanities and Social Sciences is a welcoming supportive and vibrant faculty with a real sense of community. It has strong outcomes at both GCSE and A level.
You will be a dynamic and innovative practitioner who is passionate about your subject and the impact it can have on a young persons development and all-round education. We are seeking someone who can teach one or more of the social sciences (Psychology Sociology Health and Social Care and Child Development). A willingness to teach more than one of the social sciences is required. There is potential for this role to grow with Head of Department responsibilities for the right candidate.
We are looking for someone who values working as part of a team ensuring the highest standards of achievement and attainment with a keen desire to see the social sciences develop as beacons of excellence across the school. This is a unique opportunity to really develop your subject within a supportive environment.
All social science subjects are taught in KS4 with Psychology Sociology and Health and Social Care also delivered in KS5.
Who are we
Thurston Community College is a large popular mixed comprehensive school. It comprises 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 is located in the nearby village of Beyton offering a bespoke centre of excellence for students in Year 12 and Year 13.
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.
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.
We will provide:
- an opportunity to help shape the future of the faculty and develop the subjects across the curriculum
- opportunities to develop both professionally and personally.
We offer the opportunity to:
- join a talented and supportive team dedicated to working 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.
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.
How to apply
Please read the Job Description (pdf) and visit our website to apply
Please contact the college at:
Closing date: 12 am 31 March 2026.
Applications will be reviewed upon receipt interview date to be confirmed.
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.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Classroom Management
- Communication skills
- Algebra
- Behavior Management
- Classroom Experience
- Lesson Planning
- Special Education
- Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Cordova
- Word Processing
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