Welcome to South West Teacher Training, a school-centred initial teacher training provider. We proudly work with Primary and Secondary schools across the South West of England, and more widely, to train great teachers. Explore our site to find out more about what we do: South West Teacher Training
Are you ready to join a school where excellence meets empathy, and ambition walks hand in hand with well-being?
Torquay Girls’ Grammar School is seeking passionate trainee teachers who share our vision and values to help us make a difference.
Who we are:
Our mission is clear: we equip students for a future in which they have the academic qualifications, character skills and high self-esteem to make decisions that lead to long, happy and content lives.
Our core values guide everything we do:
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Kindness – fostering a caring, respectful community
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Equality – ensuring fairness, inclusion and opportunity for all
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Well-being – placing student and staff welfare at the heart of school life
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Open Minds – encouraging curiosity, creativity, and freedom of thought
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Collaboration – working together across subjects, roles, and communities to deliver the best outcomes.
Why train with us?
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Outstanding standards: We are proud to be in the top tier nationally for both attainment and progress, with recent Ofsted inspection rating us as Outstanding in all categories
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Holistic curriculum: Beyond academic rigour, we prioritise character development – leadership, teamwork, problem-solving, creativity, staying positive – giving students not just qualifications but qualities for life
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Pastoral care & well-being: We believe students learn best when they feel supported and secure. Our strong house system, personal development programmes, and proactive approach to mental health mean you’ll be part of a school that truly looks after its people.
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Vibrant extra-curricular life: From Duke of Edinburgh and Ten Tors, to drama, music, debating, global trips and ambitious house events — there’s plenty of opportunity to inspire, lead and grow beyond the classroom
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Who we are looking for:
We are looking for trainee teachers who:
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Believe in high expectations and have ambition for all students to succeed.
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Value kindness, equality, and well-being - not just in words but in daily practice.
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Want to work in a school where open minds are celebrated and collaboration is natural.
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Are eager to develop their own practice and join a supportive, reflective professional community.
If you are committed to inspiring young people, shaping futures, and being part of a school with heart as well as high standards, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now to train at Torquay Girls’ Grammar School and help us continue to dare our students to be wise – Aude Sapere.