Thurston Community College Address: Thurston, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP31 3PB Salary: Grade 4, Point 9, £12,250.29 - £20,417.14 per annum Hours: Up to 32.5 hours per week, across 5 days (minimum of 19.5 hours over 3 days), 39 weeks per year Contract: Permanent, required to start June 2026 Reference: 8843 Thurston Community College are looking to appoint an inspiring, motivated 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 years 7 to 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 school, not only for training and progression but also to become involved in wider school life. About us Thurston Community College is a large popular mixed comprehensive school. This post will be based at our Thurston Campus 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. 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 Job Description (pdf). To find out more about us, please visit our website. If you would like to discuss this post further, please email recruitment@thurstoncollege.org. How to apply Please complete your application by visiting the vacancies page of our website. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt, interview date to be confirmed. Closing date: 11.55pm, 21 May 2026 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.