Practical Learning Technician (inc. Climbing Wall Managing/Supervising)
Torquay Boys' Grammar School, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 7EL16 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
20 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
4 April 2026
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subjects
- Physics, Science
Working pattern
- Full time: The role is 37 hours per week, typically including: Three weekdays (8.30am–4.30pm) Two weekend days (8.30am–4.30pm) The exact pattern may vary during school holidays to maximise climbing wall use. The post is year‑round, with 7 weeks’ annual leave, taken during school holidays.
Contract type
- Fixed term - 1 year contract initially, but planned to be permanent assuming climbing wall successfully generates income
Full-time equivalent salary
- 26333
Hourly rate
- £13.64
What skills and experience we're looking for
An exciting dual‑role opportunity in a thriving school: we are seeking a skilled, proactive and practical Technician to join our support staff team. This is a full‑time, year‑round role combining technical support for teaching and learning (particularly within Science) with the joint management and operation of the school’s indoor climbing wall as a developing income‑generating facility.
This is an unusual and rewarding role for someone who enjoys hands‑on work, values high standards of safety and organisation, and wants to play a visible part in both school life and community engagement. This is a great opportunity to shape an exciting career.
What the school offers its staff
- Competitive pay and conditions, with support staff receiving the same annual % pay uplift awarded to teaching staff;
- Health care provided by Simply Health;
- Free staff parking and tea/coffee;
- A varied, hands‑on role with real responsibility;
- The chance to help develop a unique school facility;
- Strong emphasis on teamwork and professional trust;
- Opportunities for training and skill development;
- A supportive school community with high expectations and strong values.
Further information about the job
You will provide high‑quality technical support across departments where practicallearningis central (Science,Technology, Art, PE, Music etc.) helping to ensure that this is safe, well‑resourced and effective. This includes preparing materials and equipment, maintaining specialist resources, supporting lessons where appropriate, and working collaboratively with teaching and technical colleagues.
Alongside other technicians, you will also help to develop, manage and operate the school’s brand new climbing wall, which will be used both by our students and by visiting primary schools and community groups.
This aspect of the role includes:
- Supporting the strategic development of the climbing wall as a sustainable income‑generating facility;
- Helping to shape branding, marketing and promotion;
- Planning and running sessions during school days, evenings, weekends and school holidays;
- Maintaining high standards of health and safety, safeguarding and customer experience;
- Keeping the climbing wall environment tidy, welcoming and fully resourced.
Full training will be provided where required.
You may already be working as a technician, instructor or in a practical role, or you may be looking to bring transferable skills into education. We are looking for someone who is:
- Organised, reliable and safety‑conscious;
- Confident working with equipment and practical systems;
- Comfortable working with young people and adults;
- Willing to work flexibly, including weekends;
- Enthusiastic about learning new skills and developing specialist facilities.
Experience of working in science, technical, sporting or outdoor environments is an advantage, but a willingness to learn and the right attitude are essential.
Commitment to safeguarding
Torquay Boys' Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
This responsibility falls to all staff and as such safeguarding training is provided upon commencement of employment, with regular and annual updates.
All applicants must be aware they will be subject to enhanced DBS and child protection checks.
Applying for the job
Please complete the online application.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About Torquay Boys' Grammar School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1100 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Torquay Boys' Grammar School website
- Email address
- enquiries@tbgs.torbay.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01803 615501
Do you believe that young people should be inspired to ‘Dare to Be’? Or ‘Dare to Dream’? Or just ‘Dare to ….? This is the TBGS mantra and says everything about the aspirations that we wish for our students.
We are an academically selective school set on a beautiful, green site on the edge of Torquay in South Devon, producing outstanding examination results, but we are also known as a school that dares to provide a truly holistic education for our young people together with a strong pastoral commitment to the well-being of both students and staff.
Since 1904, we have been educating able boys and since 2010 have extended our intake to able girls in the Sixth Form. The feedback we have received, and the evidence of our students’ excellent examination results, suggest that we are continuing to provide a first-class education.
Our TBGS students are encouraged to enjoy learning for its own sake, developing creative talents and fulfilling their intellectual potential; our caring environment and strong pastoral system nurtures this academic excellence.
Dare to join us!
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