Thurston Community College are seeking a Teacher of Geography who is passionate about their subject and the impact it can have on a young person’s 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.
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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 (pdf), Application Guidance (word) or alternatively, please visit our website
Please contact the college by emailing: recruitment@thurstoncollege.org
How to apply
Please submit your completed Application Form (word) via email to: recruitment@thurstoncollege.org
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.
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As one of the largest employers in Suffolk, we have a huge variety of exciting careers to offer people as keen to make a positive impact on the world around them as we are.
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By creating meaningful connections with our people and our partner organisations, we’ve built a culture of mutual collaboration, trust, and respect where everyone is supported to be their authentic selves.
We aim to inspire and empower. To improve and evolve. To develop and innovate. To take pride and ownership of the world around us and ensure that we leave a positive and lasting legacy. That’s why it’s time to reimagine a career with the council and take a fresh look at what we can offer you.
