Support Staff Vacancies
Welcome to the Support 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.
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Cover Supervisor
Salary: £26,824 to £28,598 pro rata (Grade D)
£13.90 to £14.82 per hour
Permanent contract, term time only
Up to 30 hours per week
To start ASAP
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Cover Team in our flourishing and supportive school. We have flexible hours available, ranging from 1 to 5 days per week, term time only.
The successful candidate will help to provide cover for teachers absent from classes, and support identified groups as required.
If you are reliable, punctual, flexible, and enjoy working with children we would like to hear from you.
This would also be an excellent opportunity for anyone considering a future career in teaching.
To discuss the vacancy in further detail and/or to arrange a visit to the school, please contact Jo Pateman jpateman@gts.devon.sch.uk or by telephone 01805 623531 extension 230.
To apply, please download an application pack and application form from the school website and return by the closing date.
Closing Date: Tuesday 3rd February 2026
Interview Date: TBC
Communications and Reprographics Technician
Salary: D Grade, points 8 to 12
£26,824 to £28,598 (pro rata)
£13.90 to £14.82 hourly rate
Hours: 1420.8 hours per annum
37 hours per week, 38.4 weeks per year (term time + 2 non-pupil days)
Great Torrington School is looking to appoint a Communications and Reprographics Technician to assist with the digital, print and other reprographics needs of the school including communications.
The duties of the successful candidate will include large volume printing for classes, maintaining the school’s reprographic equipment, assisting with marketing and communication including the school’s online presence via the website and social media channels.
Prospective candidates should have experience of using Microsoft Office and an enthusiasm for learning new skills relating to digital and print media.
Please download an application pack and application form from the school website. Alternatively, contact the Headteacher’s PA, Joanna Pateman, by phone on Ext 230 or e-mail for a pack.
Closing Date: Tuesday 27th January 2026 at 9am
Interview Date: TBC
Learning Support Assistant Level 2
Salary Grade C (Points 5 - 7)
£25,583 - £26,403 (£13.26 - £13.69 per hour) pro rata
1146.5 hours per annum, 29.4 hours per week worked Monday to Friday
Term time only
GTS is looking to appoint a Level 2 Learning Support Assistant to start as soon as possible.
The ability to communicate clearly, adaptability to meet a wide variety of situations, a sense of humour and a genuine desire to support and motivate young people in their learning, and an interest in supporting the social, emotional, and mental health needs of young people, are all essential for this post. A good all-round education and proficiency in literacy, numeracy and ICT are desirable.
Please download an application pack and application form from the school website. Alternatively, contact the Headteacher’s PA, Jo Pateman, by phone on 01805 623531 Ext 230 or email for a pack.
Closing Date: Tuesday 27th January 2026 at 9am
Interview Date: Thursday 29th January 2026
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. An online check will be performed on shortlisted candidates. We are an equal opportunities employer. A copy of our safeguarding policy can be found here https://gts.devon.sch.uk/policies/