Job Description
* Thurston Community College
* Address: Thurston, Bury St Edmund, Suffolk IP31 3PB
* Salary: £13,087 - £13,946 actual per annum (£25,583 - £27,269 pro rata)
* Hours: 22.2 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
* Contract: Permanent. Required from September/October 2025
* Reference: 7747
We are seeking to appoint a proactive and motivated Science Technician to join our Science Department. The role will primarily be within the Chemistry Team with some support across the department required to fulfil the timetable needs. The role requires you to support our staff and students by providing effective and efficient technical and administrative support within the department.
You will join our large and supportive department under the direction of the Subject Lead and will support to coordinate the use, development and delivery of practical science resources, ICT resources and facilities, including the provision of guidance and support in meeting the practical requirements of the science curriculum; liaising with all areas of the College and outside organisations.
Thurston Community College is a large popular mixed comprehensive school (NoR 1481). 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.
To find out more
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.
Please read the Job Description (word) and Application Guidance (word)
Please visit our website for further information or if you would like to discuss this post further, please do not hesitate to contact recruitment@thurstoncollege.org
Thurston Community College enjoys a rural location with free parking and convenient transport links to Cambridge, Ipswich and London.
How To Apply
Please complete the Application Form (word) and email to recruitment@thurstoncollege.org
Applications will be reviewed upon receipt.
Closing date: 11.55 pm, 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.
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