Science Technician

Thurston Community College

Thurston, Bury St Edmunds

Suffolk IP31 3PB

Tel: 01359 230885

Email: recruitment@thurstoncollege.org

Website: www.thurstoncollege.org

Principal: Nicki Mattin B.Ed (Hons) NPQH

Current Roll: 1572; Years 7-11: 1358; Sixth Form: 214

Permanent Role

Chemistry Science Technician Grade 3 Point 7

Permanent up to 37 hrs per week / 40 weeks per year

FTE £22,368.00 per annum pro rata’d

Up to £19,474.57 actual salary per annum

Start Date July or September 2023

The Opportunity?

We are seeking to appoint a proactive and enthusiastic Science Technician to join our Science team. The role requires you to support our staff and students by providing effective and efficient technical and administrative support within the Science Department.

You will join our large and supportive Science department under the direction of the Subject Lead you will co-ordinate 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.

Who are we?

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 to 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.

It was recently announced that the school will be part of the School Rebuild Programme.

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.

A new Principal was appointed in September 2021 and together with the Governing Body has set an exciting and aspirational vision for the College over the next five years. The person appointed will be a fundamental part in building on our already Good Ofsted Status (March 2018) and realising this vision to create:

1. A stimulating, accessible and safe learning environment in which our villages and towns come together as a community which is much more than the sum of its parts.

2. A high performing learning organisation.

3. A culture of high standards, which reinforces excellent behaviour, mutual respect, tolerance and understanding of what it is to be a citizen, not only of the school, but of local, national and international societies.

4. At the heart of a wide network of partnerships that provide opportunities for mutual improvement and benefit.

We offer the opportunity to:

• Join a talented support staff team, dedicated to work effectively together to secure positive outcomes for our community.
• Benefit from ongoing Professional Development.
• Benefit from our Employee Assistance Programme.

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 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.

Applications will be reviewed upon receipt.

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 (September 2021).