About Our School

 Combe Pafford School currently provides specialist education for students aged 9–19 (Years 4–14) with:

- Moderate learning difficulties

- Physical difficulties

- Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC)

- Complex needs

 We combine high-quality academic teaching with a strong vocational pathway that continues into our Post-16 provision. Some students study GCSEs; others follow Entry Level or Functional Skills qualifications. Our belief is simple: there are no ceilings to what our young people can achieve.

 Our aim is for every student to leave us with meaningful qualifications, confidence in themselves, and the skills they need for independence, work-based employment and adulthood.

 Future Development

 At the request of Torbay Local Authority, from September 2026 the school will move to a formal designation for Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC). From this point forward, new admissions will require a formal ASC diagnosis. This shift strengthens and focuses on our commitment to delivering high-quality specialist provision for autistic learners.  Our first cohort under this designation will join us in Years 4–7 from September 2026 and we are excited to welcome them to the school.

 In line with our new designation, the school is having a capital build project completed over the summer. This includes new outside learning spaces, a new sensory zone with associated spaces, new toilets, outside playground equipment and a new OT space.   All our current young people with MLD will continue their journey at Combe Pafford as we build our new ASC cohorts up from the lower end of the school. The school will be fully ASC by September 2030.

 The Role of Job Coach

 The Job and Skills Coach supports Sixth Form students across three pathways by mentoring them in education, employability, independence, and vocational development. They also act as a link between school, home, and employers to help students build skills, confidence, and experience for adulthood, work, or further training.

 Why Join Us?

 We are proudly oversubscribed and recognised as a school of choice within Torbay and the surrounding community. Staff benefit from a supportive team ethos, clear routines, strong leadership, and a culture that values professional growth and wellbeing.

 If you believe in the potential of every young person and want to make a meaningful difference in the shaping of their lives, we would be delighted to receive your application.

 Please note: The school reserves the right to close this vacancy early should a suitable number of applications be received. We therefore encourage interested candidates to submit their applications promptly, as the post may be filled before the advertised closing date.