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.

To apply for the positions shown you can either email or post a completed application form to the school. If you send your application by email it must be in Word or PDF format.

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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.   We are an equal opportunities employer.

Outstanding Teacher of English

Full time or part time considered for the right candidate

Permanent  

Required from September 2025

This is a permanent post, required from September 2025, or sooner if possible.  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, along with those wishin to progress their career.

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:          Monday 19th May 2025 at 9am

Interview date:        Thursday 22nd May 2025

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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.

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..   We are an equal opportunities employer.  A copy of our safeguarding policy can be found here Safeguarding | Great Torrington School

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