Teacher of Mathematics
Thurston Community College
Suffolk
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPR / UPR
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2018.
- Apply by:
- 9 March 2018
Job overview
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
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About Thurston Community College
- Thurston Community College
- Norton Road, Thurston, Bury St. Edmunds
- Suffolk
- IP31 3PB
- United Kingdom
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 - 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. Both locations provide an exciting, dynamic learning environment, where students display a positive attitude to learning and make good progress.
We are a school that boasts a strong sense of community and prides itself on its culture of high expectations and values. The wellbeing 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 them make meaningful choices and contribute positively to the world in which we live
To achieve excellence in all aspects of school life.
Since 2021 Thurston and the Governing Body have set an exciting and aspirational vision for the college over the next five years.
Thurston Community College enjoys a rural location with free parking and convenient transport links to Cambridge, Ipswich and London.
Thurston Community College
Thurston, Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk IP31 3PB
Tel: 01359 230885
Email: recruitment@thurstoncollege.org
Website: www.thurstoncollege.org.uk
Interim Principal: Maéve Taylor (BA Hons)
Roll: 1490; Years 7-11: 1319; Sixth Form: 171
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