* Thurston Community College
* Address: Thurston, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP31 3PB
* Salary: £12,250 - £20,417 per annum (£27,269 - £28,624 pro rata)
* Hours: 19.5 to 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, over 5 days per week (min 19.5 over 3 days per week)
* Contract: Permanent
* Reference: 7753
About this opportunity
Thurston Community College are looking to appoint an inspiring and vibrant individual to join our team of experienced Cover Supervisors to provide cover and support during the absence of a teacher ensuring that the curriculum is maintained for our students in year 7 to year 11.
This is an exciting opportunity If you are looking to gain valuable experience and develop your career in education.
There are many opportunities within the college not only for training and progression but also to become involved in wider college life.
Who we are
Thurston Community College is a large popular mixed comprehensive school (NoR: This post will be based at our Thurston Campus for students from year 7 to year 11 which is situated four miles east of Bury St Edmunds. We also host a successful sixth form located on our Beyton Campus in a nearby village 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.
We have an excellent programme of induction and support for newly appointed staff, and you can be assured of a warm welcome from colleagues across the school. Thurston Community College enjoys a rural location with free parking, we are located just off the A14 and have convenient road and rail links to Bury St Edmunds, Ipswich, Cambridge and London.
For more information
Please read the Job Description (pdf).
To find out more, please visit our website.
Please feel free to contact the HR team by either calling or emailing
How to apply
Please read Application Guidance (Word)and submit your completed Application Form (Word) by email to
Alternatively, please post your application, to arrive prior to the closing date, to: Thurston Community College, Thurston, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP31 3PB
Closing date: 14 September 2025.
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.