Teacher of Geography

• Thurston Community College
• Address:Thurston Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP31 3PB
• Salary:MPR/UPR
• Hours:Full time
• Contract:Permanent. Required from September 2026
• Reference:8683

Thurston Community College are seeking aTeacher of Geography who is passionate about their subject and the impact it can have on a young persons development and all-round education.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and inspirational professional to join a forward-thinking open-minded Humanities and Social Science Team as Teacher of Geography. 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.

There is potential for a suitable candidate to apply for a TLR for Second in Charge Geography at a future date.

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 team develop as beacons of excellence across the school. This is a unique opportunity to really develop your subject within a supportive environment.

This post would be equally appropriate for an experienced or a newly qualified early careers teacher.

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.

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.

For more information

Please read the Job Description (pdf) Application Guidance (word) or alternatively please visit our website.

Please contact the college by emailing:

How to apply

Please submit your completed Application Form (word)via email to:

Closing date: 12 am 26 April 2026.

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 and the advert may close before the published closing date.

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.