15 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    3 November 2025 at 9am

  • Date listed

    17 October 2025

Job details

Job role

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Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Subject

Design and technology

Working pattern

Part time: 20 hours per week, term time plus 5 non-pupil days and 1 week to be worked during the summer holiday Working patterns will be agreed each year based on curriculum need and department timetables

Contract type

Permanent

Hourly rate

£13.90 to £14.82

What skills and experience we're looking for

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

What the school offers its staff

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a flourishing and supportive school. Recently rated by Ofsted as Good (in July 2022).

GTS sits in the heart of the beautiful Devon countryside with easy access to the many stunning beaches of north Devon and north Cornwall.

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

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

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.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

About Great Torrington School

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
Secondary
School size
887 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
01805 623531

Arranging a visit to Great Torrington School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jpateman@gts.devon.sch.uk.

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