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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Head of Finance / Accountant
Salary: £39,862 to £44,075 (full time equivalent)
JE Grade G points 29 to 33
Hourly rate £20.66 to £22.85
Hours: 25 hours per week
Weeks: Flexible for the right candidate, between 42 and 52 weeks per year, to be discussed at interview
We require an experienced, flexible, accurate and pro-active person to manage our school finances. This role will involve forecasting, setting budgets, processing payments, and liaising with auditors. The successful person will work as part of our wider finance team, whilst co-ordinating all aspects of this important role within our school and acting as our CFO.
The successful applicant must possess high level of accuracy and attention to detail and be secure in their use of financial systems. The ability to communicate confidently with all stakeholders is an essential part of this role. Previous experience of working in a school / finance environment, or an appropriate qualification is required.
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: Wednesday 7th January 2026 at 9am
Interview Date: TBC
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/