Teacher of Mathematics

Thurston Community College is a thriving mixed comprehensive school in a beautiful rural setting with easy access to the A14 and rail links to Cambridge, Bury St Edmunds and Ipswich. The college is a strategic partner in CASSA (Cambridge and Suffolk Teaching Schools Alliance); a member of PiXL (Partners in Excellence) and offers regular and inspiring in-house CPD opportunities.

Thurston Community College boasts a strong sense of community, a supportive, caring ethos and a positive, friendly atmosphere. Staff morale is high (recognised by Ofsted in all recent inspections). Students enjoy an exciting, dynamic learning environment where staff work collaboratively, share a common sense of purpose and are relentless in the pursuit of outcomes of the highest quality for every young person.

In our most recent Ofsted inspection, the college was graded as 'a 'Good' school which is well led and managed'. Ofsted recognised that 'the behaviour of students is outstanding; they are mature, polite and courteous in their dealings with adults and other students and they are eager to learn'.

You will join a successful mathematics team, whose collaborative ethos ensures that colleagues are well supported, inspired and have outstanding opportunities to develop professionally in a friendly, positive and creative environment. Student outcomes in mathematics are good, both at GCSE and Advanced Level, where mathematics and further mathematics are popular choices.

This post provides the opportunity to become a Teaching and Learning Lead Practitioner, supporting the development of outstanding teaching and learning across the college.

Specifically, you will:

• lead the innovative delivery of new teaching and learning methodologies
• enhance the quality of teaching across the college in the pursuit of outstanding learning
• work with partner schools to develop training and school to school support.

Principal: Helen Wilson BSc MBA
Roll: 1733; Years 7 - 11: 1482; sixth form: 251

For further information, please call (01359) 230885 or email: admin@thurstoncollege.suffolk.sch.uk

If you relish the prospect of joining our outstanding team of dedicated staff; please visit our website: www.thurstoncollege.org.uk for further details and an application form.

We very much look forward to hearing from you.

Closing date: midday, 9 March 2018.
Interview date: 13 March 2018.

All vacancies appear on: www.suffolkjobsdirect.org  

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. Suffolk County Council - welcoming diversity.

THURSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE, BURY ST EDMUNDS IP31 3PB