Welcome to the Teaching Staff vacancies section of the school website. Here you will find all the latest vacancies available within Great Torrington School. Before applying please be sure to read all the information below, failure to do so may affect your application.

We offer many different CPD and Training opportunities including Enrichment CPD Training sessions, Inset Days, Teacher, Peer Observation time, Teach Meet and Learning Walks.

To apply for the positions shown you can either email or post a completed application form to the school. If you send your application by email it must be in Word or PDF format.

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Great Torrington School is a successful and popular 11-16 school.  We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.  Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service Check.   We are an equal opportunities employer.

TEACHER OF GEOGRAPHY

Required for September 2024

Full time or part time

Permanent

We are looking to appoint a fully qualified teacher of Geography.  You will join a thriving department within a successful school, in the heart of beautiful North Devon and close to the coast.  The successful applicant will have the ability to confidently teach all aspects of the subject at both Key Stage 3 and GCSE at Key Stage 4.  Applications from ECTs are welcome.

This is a permanent post, required from September 2024, interviews will be held on Friday 24th May 2024.

We offer

• A permanent position in a high achieving department
• Teaching from Key Stages 3 – 4
• Friendly, supportive, and professional colleagues
• Excellent CPD training including a comprehensive induction programme
• Own laptop

You will have/ will be

• A passionate and highly motivated teacher/
• A proven track record of successful outcomes for pupils through own teaching experience
• The ability to inspire high achievement in all young people
• Excellent critical thinking skills, intellectual curiosity, and rigour
• A committed and generous team worker willing to go above and beyond expectations

Closing Date:          Wednesday 22nd May 2024 at 9am

Interviews:              Friday 24th May 2024

TEACHER OF HISTORY

Required for September 2024

Full time or part time

Permanent

We are looking to appoint a fully qualified teacher of History.  You will join a thriving department within a successful school, in the heart of beautiful North Devon and close to the coast.  The successful applicant will have the ability to confidently teach all aspects of the subject at both Key Stage 3 and GCSE at Key Stage 4.  Applications from ECTs are welcome.

This is a permanent post, required from September 2024, interviews will be held on Friday 24^th May 2024.

We offer

• A permanent position in a high achieving department
• Teaching from Key Stages 3 – 4
• Friendly, supportive, and professional colleagues
• Excellent CPD training including a comprehensive induction programme
• Own laptop

You will have/ will be

• A passionate and highly motivated teacher/
• A proven track record of successful outcomes for pupils through own teaching experience
• The ability to inspire high achievement in all young people
• Excellent critical thinking skills, intellectual curiosity, and rigour
• A committed and generous team worker willing to go above and beyond expectations

Closing Date:           Wednesday 22^nd May 2024 at 9am

Interviews:               Friday 24^th May 2024

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Please download an application pack and application form from the school website. Alternatively, contact the Headteacher’s PA, Jo Pateman, by phone on Ext 230 or e-mail for a pack.

Great Torrington School is a successful and popular 11-16 school.  We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.  Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure Criminal Record Check.   We are an equal opportunities employer.  A copy of our safeguarding policy can be found here 5-safeguarding-policy-2023.pdf (primarysite-prod-sorted.s3.amazonaws.com)