Second in Charge of Maths
Great Torrington School, Torrington, Devon, EX38 7DJ23 days remaining to apply
Job start date
20 April 2026
Closing date
7 January 2026 at 9am
Date listed
15 December 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- Mathematics
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, term time only plus 5 non-pupil days
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS1 to UPS3
Additional allowances
TLR2a £3,527
What skills and experience we're looking for
- 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.
What the school offers its staff
- 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
Further information about the job
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.
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
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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
- School website
- Great Torrington School website
- Email address
- jpateman@gts.devon.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01805 623531
Arranging a visit to Great Torrington School
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