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.

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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 and an online check will be performed on all shortlisted candidates.   We are an equal opportunities employer.

Teacher of Humanities 

Maternity Cover

Required from 1^st September 2026

There is the potential for a start date within the summer term and this can be discussed further at interview

We are looking to appoint a fully qualified teacher of Humanities.  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 maternity cover post.

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

Great Torrington School offers excellent CPD training and an extensive enrichment programme.

Please contact the school on 01805 623531 extension 230 for further details 

Closing date: Monday 9th March 2026 at 9am

Interviews:     TBC

Application Form Teaching Staff

Outstanding Teacher of English

Maternity Cover

Required from 1^st June 2026 or 1^st September 2026

 

 

This is a maternity post, ideally required from 1^st June 2026, or alternatively a September 2026 start.  We are looking for a fully qualified, enthusiastic teacher of English to join a high performing department.  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.

 

We pride ourselves on being a highly driven team, passionate about our subject; we want to give pupils every opportunity for academic success, whilst seeking to find fresh ways of making the learning relevant, inspiring and enjoyable. The department has consistently achieved outstanding GCSE results.  Ofsted recently commended the department for achieving ‘the greatest consistency’ between the progress of disadvantaged and non-disadvantaged pupils and was highlighted as an outstanding team within the school.

 

Great Torrington School offers excellent CPD training and an extensive enrichment programme.

 

Please contact the school for further details.

 

Closing date:          9am on Tuesday 3^rd March 2026

Interview date:        Tuesday 10^th March 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 and an online check will be performed on all shortlisted candidates.   We are an equal opportunities employer.  A copy of our safeguarding policy can be found here 5-safeguarding-policy.pdf

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