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.

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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 and an online check will be performed on all shortlisted candidates.   We are an equal opportunities employer.

Second in Charge of Mathematics

Required from Easter 2025

TLR2a £3527

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Teacher of Mathematics who will also take on the role of second in department.  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.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a forward thinking and supportive school.  Rated by Ofsted as Good (in July 2022), in a department that works alongside the Jurassic Maths Hub promoting teaching for mastery and collaboration.

GTS is a growing school, which has benefitted from a further £1.5 million investment in its buildings. 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.

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
• A TLR 2a

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: Wednesday 7^th January 2026 at 9am

Interviews:     TBC

Job Description 2i/c Maths

Person Specification 2i/c Maths

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 on all shortlisted candidates.   We are an equal opportunities employer.  A copy of our safeguarding policy can be found here 5-safeguarding-policy.pdf

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