English Teacher - Great Torrington School
- North Devon, Devon, Torridge
- Full Time
- MPS - UPS
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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
Outstanding Teacher of English
Maternity Cover
Required from 1st June 2026 or 1st September 2026
This is a maternity post, ideally required from 1st June 2026, or alternatively a September 2026 start. We are looking for a fully qualified, enthusiastic teacher of English to join a high performing department. The successful applicant will have the ability to confidently teach all aspects of the subject at both Key Stage 3 and GCSE at Key Stage 4. Applications from ECTs are welcome.
We pride ourselves on being a highly driven team, passionate about our subject; we want to give pupils every opportunity for academic success, whilst seeking to find fresh ways of making the learning relevant, inspiring and enjoyable. The department has consistently achieved outstanding GCSE results. Ofsted recently commended the department for achieving ‘the greatest consistency’ between the progress of disadvantaged and non-disadvantaged pupils and was highlighted as an outstanding team within the school.
Great Torrington School offers excellent CPD training and an extensive enrichment programme.
Please contact the school for further details.
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 undertaken. We are an equal opportunities employer. A copy of our safeguarding policy can be found here Safeguarding | Great Torrington School.
Please download an application pack and application form from the school website Great Torrington School - Home. Alternatively, contact the Headteacher’s PA, Joanna Pateman, by phone on Ext 230 or e-mail for a pack.
Closing Date: 9am on Tuesday 3rd March 2026.
Interview Date: Tuesday 10th March 2026.
Job Details
- OrganisationOther Organisations
- Work LocationNorth DevonDevonTorridge
- Work Postcode
EX38 7DJ
- Reference
AC6027
- Occupational GroupTeaching - Secondary
- Salary Details
MPS - UPS
- Job TermFixed
- Appointment TypeFull Time
- Hours
32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per annum
- Closing Date
03/03/2026
- DBS Check Required
Yes