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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Pastoral and Attendance Administrator
Salary: £25,992.00 to £27,711.00 pro-rata (NJC Grade D)
£13.47 to £14.36
Hours: 1420.8 hours per annum (37 hours per week)
8.00am to 4.00pm Monday to Thursday and 8.00am to 3.30pm Friday with a 30-minute lunch break
Term time only, plus 2 non-pupil days
We are seeking to appoint a flexible, proactive, and resourceful person to join our team at GTS. The successful candidate will be responsible for pastoral administration and attendance data entry into our MIS system. They will also provide PA support to our Assistant Headteacher (Pastoral) and work as a member of our wider admin team, based in the data office, and support them with their day-to-day functions.
The successful applicant should have a good eye for detail and be secure in their use of ICT. They should be comfortable working as part of a wider team, whilst also being able to focus on individual tasks when required. Previous experience of working in a school environment would be an advantage.
Closing Date: Tuesday 15th July 2025 at 9am
Interview Date: Monday 21st July 2025
PE Technician
and
School Games Organiser
GTS is ideally looking to appoint a candidate to both roles. However, for the right applicants, the roles could be split between two people. Please indicate in your application which role/s you are applying for.
PE Technician to start 1st September 2025
Permanent
14.8 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time only plus 5 non-pupil days)
£25,992 to £27,711 full-time equivalent
£13.47 to £14.36 per hour
We are seeking a passionate and organised PE Technician to support our Physical Education department. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the delivery and development of sport and physical activity across the school.
The role involves promoting opportunities both in and out of the curriculum, coordinating fixtures, and liaising with local clubs and coaches to build strong partnerships. You’ll also provide vital technical support, ensuring equipment and facilities are maintained, and lead or assist coaching sessions to inspire students.
We’re looking for someone enthusiastic about sport, confident working with young people, and ready to take initiative. Previous experience in a school or coaching environment is an advantage.
Job Description: PE TechnicianSchool Games Organiser (SGO) to start 1st September 2025
Fixed term
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)
£29,572.00 full-time equivalent
£15.33 per hour
This role is temporary and linked to funding, which currently runs until April 2026; however, this may be extended. 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, Joanna Pateman, by phone on Ext 230 or e-mail for a pack.
Closing Date: Tuesday 15th July 2025 at 9am
Interviews: 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 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/