Teacher, Elementary School

• Thurston CE Primary Academy
• Address: Pond Field Road, Thurston, Bury St Edmunds IP31 3FT
• Salary: MPR (0.8 FTE)
• Hours: Part time
• Contract: Maternity cover, required from 1 September 2026
• Reference: 8552

Thurston Primary Academy are looking to appoint an outstanding Teacher to join our teaching team in a supportive and friendly environment. You will work part-time and be responsible for teaching, planning and reporting assessments. We are looking for a maternity cover teacher who is confident teaching in Early Years.

We are a caring school with a strong team of dedicated staff and governors working towards our key aim, to provide a supportive environment which will enable pupils to achieve their potential across all strands of learning. As a Church of England school, we have a clear Christian ethos and strong ties with the local church.

At the heart of learning is a strong partnership between school and home. We strive hard to achieve this and we work with parents so that together we can provide the very best all-round education for the pupils.

In 2021 we relocated to a larger site in Norton Road, Thurston to accommodate the huge expansion, which will see the school go from being able to accommodate 210 pupils to 420. Our new school provides a modern learning environment for local children, with a current role 347 pupils across 13 classes.

This is a fabulous opportunity to join our supportive and caring team of professionals working with enthusiastic pupils.

Visits to the school to discuss the post are strongly encouraged. If you would like to visit the school or have a discussion with the Headteacher, please call or email at:

This post is not suitable for an ECT.

Please apply initially by contacting the school office for a job description and application form or downloading the pack below.

• Application form (Word)
• Job description (Word)

Closing date: 12pm, 19 March 2026. Interview date: 23 and 24 March 2026.