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 Science

Maternity Cover

Required from January 2025 (or as soon as possible)

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Teacher of Science. The successful candidate will have the capacity to raise attainment through motivating and inspiring students 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.

We offer:

• A full-time contract in a high achieving supportive Science 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.

A chemistry specialism is desirable, but not essential.

Applications welcome from ECTs and experienced teachers.

Closing date:           9am on Monday 4th November 2024

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-policy-2023.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