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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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School Games Organiser

Required from September 2026

Fixed term – maternity cover

22.2 hours per week, 43 weeks per year (term time plus 5 non-pupil days, plus 4 weeks to be worked during the school holidays as agreed)

£30,518.00 full time equivalent

£15.82 per hour

This role is a temporary maternity cover from September 2026 to July 2027and is also linked to funding, which currently runs until 31st March 2027.  However, this may be extended to July 2027. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and talented individual to join a dedicated team of professionals working across North Devon schools.  The post holder will work with national guidance from Sport England and the Youth Sports Trust, to support all schools in North Devon, by promoting the importance of physical activity and co-ordinating appropriate competitive opportunities to be enjoyed by all young people across Key Stages 2-4.

We are looking for an individual with excellent knowledge of school sport, community sport and sports club structures, ideally with previous experience of planning, coordinating events and organising competitions.  The successful candidate will be highly organised with the ability to manage a range of projects at any one time and have good interpersonal skills. 

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:           Monday 13th July 2026 at 12pm

Interview Date:        Tuesday 21st July 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 Great Torrington School - Policies

 

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Registered Office: Great Torrington School, Calvesford Road, Great Torrington, Devon, EX38 7DJ