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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Inclusion Support Assistant
Required to start as soon as possible
Permanent
37 hours per week, term time plus 5 non-pupil days
We would consider applications from those wanting to work part time and/or job share
£26,824 to £28,598 pro rata
£13.90 to £14.82 per hour
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 consistently good results.
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 has recently benefitted from a further £1.5 million investment in its buildings. We are seeking to appoint a unique and important team member. The successful candidate will have the personal qualities, ambition and determination to maximise the life chances of the pupils at GTS. You must have excellent communication skills, tremendous drive and great enthusiasm for young people as well as the empathy and skills to engage with our learners. If this is you and you want to be part of the GTS family, we would welcome your application.
We offer:
- A permanent, term time contract in an inclusive and nurturing school
- Friendly, supportive, and professional colleagues
- Excellent CPD training including a comprehensive induction programme
You will have/will be:
- Passionate and highly motivated
- The ability to inspire and engage all young people
- Presence, dynamism, approachability, and a good sense of humour
- A proven track record of working with young people
- A committed and motivated team player willing to go above and beyond for the young people within our community
Closing date: Monday 3rd November 2025 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. 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/
Design and Technology Technician
Salary: £26,824 to £28,598 pro-rata (NJC Grade D) £13.90 to £14.82 per hour
Hours: 20 hours per week, 40 weeks per year (term time, plus 5 non-pupil days and one week to be worked in the summer holiday)
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and dedicated Design and Technology Technician to join our Technology department.
This is a great opportunity for an individual who:
- Is experienced with working with young people
- Is passionate about design and technology
- Has excellent troubleshooting skills and enjoys problem solving
- Enjoys providing people with guidance on technical matters
- Has a willingness to learn and develop new skills
- Has knowledge and skills in the safe use of machinery
- Is able to perform routine maintenance on a range of machines
20 hours per week to be agreed annually based on curriculum timetables,
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: Monday 3rd November 2025 at 9am
Interviews: Friday 7th November 2025
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/