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.   We are an equal opportunities employer.

Teacher of Mathematics

Full time or part time available

Required to start September 2024, or earlier start date also available after Easter

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a flourishing and supportive school.  Recently rated by Ofsted as Good (in July 2022), GTS has celebrated its best ever GCSE results, bucking national trends in terms of overall performance and closing the PP and gender gaps.

GTS sits in the heart of the beautiful Devon countryside with easy access to the many stunning beaches of north Devon and north Cornwall.  This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to, not only relocate to a beautiful part of the country, but to develop their career in an environment where CPD and personal growth are valued.

GTS is a growing school, which is benefitting from a further £1.5 million investment in its buildings.  We are seeking to appoint an inspirational Teacher of Mathematics to join one of the most improved departments in the school.  The successful candidate will have the capacity to raise attainment through motivating and inspiring pupils and will contribute to a culture of high expectations and innovation within the school.  You must have excellent communication skills, tremendous drive and great enthusiasm for teaching and learning, as well as the ability to be part of the GTS family.

Please state on your application form whether you are applying for full or part time, and your preferred start date.

We offer:

• A full-time contract in a high achieving supportive Mathematics department
• Teaching 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
• The ability to inspire high achievement in all young people
• Presence, dynamism, approachability, and a good sense of humour
• A proven track record of successful outcomes for pupils through own teaching experience
• A committed and motivated team worker willing to go above and beyond expectations.

Closing date: Monday 19th February 2024 at 9am

Interviews:     TBC

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Please download an application pack and application form from the school website. Alternatively, contact the Headteacher’s PA, Jo 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.   We are an equal opportunities employer.  A copy of our safeguarding policy can be found here 5-safeguarding-and-child-protection-policy-2022.pdf (primarysite-prod-sorted.s3.amazonaws.com)

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