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: £22,369 to £24,496 pro rata (Grade D)

Hours: 1170 hours per annum (39 weeks per year term time plus 5 non-pupil days) we would also welcome applications from part time or job share candidates

To start as soon as possible

Do you want to make a difference to the lives of young people? Are you reliable, punctual, flexible, a confident communicator and able to work under pressure? If so, we need you!

GTS is seeking to appoint a permanent Cover Supervisor to join us to provide cover in the event of staff absence during the academic year, and to support identified groups of pupils when required.  We would also welcome applications from anyone wanting to work part time or as part of a job share.

Successful candidates will support, teach, and supervise pupils in a classroom environment. They will deliver pre-prepared lessons to our pupils following an appropriate induction programme.

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:           Monday 20th February 2023 at 9am

Interview Date:        TBC

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.

GTS Academy Trust, known as Great Torrington School. A company limited by guarantee,

Registered in England and Wales, number 7698197. An exempt charity.

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

Mealtime Assistants

Salary: £20,258 pro-rata (JE Grade A) - £10.50 per hour

Hours: 1.5 hours per day, Term Time only

We are seeking to appoint flexible and proactive people to join our team at GTS. The successful candidates will work during lunchtimes to supervise pupils during this period. This will involve working both in the dining hall, and outside the school site, as required. Following the lunchtime period there is an additional period of time allocated for litter picking the school site.

The successful applicant should be flexible, have an approachable personality and be willing to support our pupils. Previous experience of working in a school environment would be an advantage, but is not essential.

If you are interested in applying for this role, please return a completed application form to jpateman@gts.devon.sch.uk or telephone the school on 01805 623531 for more information.

Exam Invigilators

Salary details: £10.79 per hour

Casual, Part Time

Do you want to make a difference to the lives of young people? Are you able to relate to young people? Are you reliable, punctual, flexible, accurate, a confident communicator and able to work under pressure? If so, we need you!

GTS is seeking to appoint invigilators to join its established team during the busy exam periods throughout the academic year, particularly the summer terms.  Successful candidates will support and supervise students and act as readers and scribes during their examinations

The role will involve working with students, teaching staff and other invigilators.
The ability to work as part of a team is essential.
Full training will be given.

If you are interested in applying for this role, please return a completed application form to jpateman@gts.devon.sch.uk or telephone the school on 01805 623531 for more information.