Westcountry Schools Trust
About Westcountry Schools Trust
Welcome to Westcountry Schools Trust
Welcome to Westcountry Schools Trust Careers
Thank you for considering a career with Westcountry Schools Trust (WeST). This is an exciting time to join us. Our Trust brings together 31 schools across South Devon, Plymouth and Cornwall, with plans for further growth in the years ahead. Each school proudly retains its local identity, yet we are united by one mission:
Empowering ALL children to make a positive impact on society.
Our vision is simple but powerful:
Every child achieving in a great school.
Why Work With Us?
At WeST, we strive for academic excellence because we know that great outcomes create life chances and opportunities for young people. High expectations are at the heart of our work, and inclusivity remains central to everything we do.
We are moving towards a clustering model, enabling schools to retain their autonomy and distinctiveness while benefiting from the collective strength and support of a wider family. This interconnectedness is the backbone of how we work: quietly providing essential support so schools can focus on what matters most—enabling teachers to be excellent in the classroom.
Our Values
What binds us together is not uniformity, but a shared set of values:
Collaboration, Aspiration, Integrity, Compassion, and Respect—showing due consideration for the thoughts, feelings and beliefs of others.
What We Offer
- A strong central school improvement team to support colleagues at the chalk face.
- Shared services that lift the heavy load of background activity, allowing schools to focus on teaching and learning.
- Opportunities for collaboration across teaching, curriculum design, staff development, finance, HR, estates, governance, and wider school improvement.
- Partnerships beyond our boundaries with the South West Regions Group Director, Teaching School Hub Council, Higher Education Institutions, Local Authorities, and employers.
Join Our Community
As part of WeST, you will help shape the Trust’s future direction, work alongside expert colleagues, and join a cross-phase family committed to giving children the very best start in life. There can be no greater privilege than working with such wonderful pupils and dedicated staff, whose passion drives everything we do.
Explore our vacancies and take the next step in your career with Westcountry Schools Trust.
Nat Parnell
Chief Executive Officer
Westcountry Schools Trust Vacancies
Upper Key Stage 2 Class Teacher
Upper Key Stage 2 Class Teacher
Sherford Vale School & Nursery, Sherford, Devon
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Sherford Vale School & Nursery, Sherford, Devon
Permanent Upper Key Stage 2 Class Teacher MPS/UPS Sherford Vale School and Nursery
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £32,916.00 Annually (FTE)
MPS/UPS
Behaviour Coordinator
Behaviour Coordinator
Ivybridge Community College, Ivybridge, Devon
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Ivybridge Community College, Ivybridge, Devon
We are looking to appoint a Behaviour Coordinator at Ivybridge Community College
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £20,695.00 - £21,866.00 Annually (Actual)
NJC Devon Grade D (scp 8 – 12)
EYFS Phase Lead and Class Teacher
EYFS Phase Lead and Class Teacher
Sherford Vale School & Nursery, Sherford, Devon
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Sherford Vale School & Nursery, Sherford, Devon
Permanent EYFS Phase Lead and Class Teacher MPS/UPS Sherford Vale School and Nursery
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £32,916.00 Annually (FTE)
MPS/UPS
Community Sports Team Leader
Community Sports Team Leader
Ivybridge Community College, Ivybridge, Devon
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Ivybridge Community College, Ivybridge, Devon
We are looking to appoint a Community Sports Team Leader to our Community Sports Department at Ivybridge Community College.
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £17,285.00 - £17,839.00 Annually (Actual)
Devon NJC Grade C (SCP 5-7)
Casual Community Sports Receptionist
Casual Community Sports Receptionist
Ivybridge Community College, Ivybridge, Devon
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Ivybridge Community College, Ivybridge, Devon
We are looking to appoint a Casual Community Sports Receptionist at Ivybridge Community College
- Casual Contract | Not Applicable
- £13.05 Hourly
Devon Legacy Pay Scales, Grade B (SCP 4)
Teaching Assistant
Teaching Assistant
Morley Meadow Primary School, Plymouth, Devon
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Morley Meadow Primary School, Plymouth, Devon
Teaching Assistant 30 Hours a Week
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £25,583.00 - £26,403.00 Annually (FTE)
Vice Principal
Vice Principal
Eggbuckland Community College, Plymouth, Devon
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Eggbuckland Community College, Plymouth, Devon
We are looking for an exceptional Vice Principal to help lead us on our journey to excellence. We want to hear from outstanding leaders who have proven success within a school leadership role.
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £80,655.00 - £88,951.00 Annually (Actual)
L19 - 23
Deputy Principal
Deputy Principal
Hele's School, Plymouth, Devon
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Hele's School, Plymouth, Devon
Together, the Leadership Team promotes the school as a highly effective learning community, understanding that students achieve best from being in school, in their lessons and learning from the expert...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £82,654.00 - £88,951.00 Annually (FTE)
Leadership L20-L23
Year 5 Class teacher
Year 5 Class teacher
Yealmpton Primary School, Plymouth, Devon
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Yealmpton Primary School, Plymouth, Devon
Year 5 Class Teacher (Maternity Cover) - Part Time (0.4) Salary: MPS1-UPS3 (£32916-£51408) FTE Yealmpton Primary School Westcountry Schools Trust
- Maternity Cover | Part-Time
- £32,916.00 - £52,490.00 Annually (FTE)
Teacher of Science
Teacher of Science
Plymstock School, Plymouth, Devon
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Plymstock School, Plymouth, Devon
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and engaging Teacher of Science. In addition to being a creative practitioner, you will have the commitment and energy to encourage all students to excel and ...
- Permanent | Part-Time/Full-Time
- MPS/UPS
Mealtime Assistant 5hrs per week 38 weeks (term time only)
Mealtime Assistant 5hrs per week 38 weeks (term time only)
Yealmpton Primary School, Plymouth, Devon
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Yealmpton Primary School, Plymouth, Devon
Yealmpton Primary School Westcountry Schools Trust Meal time Assistant jwebber@yea.westst.org.uk 01752 880446
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £2,801.82 Annually (Actual)
Teacher of Physics
Teacher of Physics
Plymstock School, Plymouth, Devon
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Plymstock School, Plymouth, Devon
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and engaging Teacher of Physics. In addition to being a creative practitioner, you will have the commitment and energy to encourage all students to excel and...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- MPS/UPS
HR Administrator
HR Administrator
Eggbuckland Community College, Plymouth, Devon
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Eggbuckland Community College, Plymouth, Devon
We are seeking a part time (2 days) term time HR Administrator
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £9,551.74 - £10,518.87 Annually (Actual)
Teaching Assistant 0.4 part time- fixed term
Internal Applicants ONLY
Teaching Assistant 0.4 part time- fixed term
Internal Applicants ONLY
Oreston Community Academy, Plymouth, Devon
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Oreston Community Academy, Plymouth, Devon
Teaching Assistant 0.4 part time, fixed term to work in KS2. 12.67 hours per week, Monday and Tuesday
- Fixed Term | Part-Time
- £25,583.00 - £26,403.00 Annually (FTE)
Grade C5-7
SEN Teaching Assistant
SEN Teaching Assistant
Oreston Community Academy, Plymouth, Devon
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Oreston Community Academy, Plymouth, Devon
SEN Teaching Assistant to support children with EHCPs across the school.
- Fixed Term | Part-Time
- £25,583.00 - £26,403.00 Annually (FTE)
Plymouth Grade C5-7
HLTA
HLTA
Oreston Community Academy, Plymouth, Devon
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Oreston Community Academy, Plymouth, Devon
Oreston Community Academy HLTA From September 2026
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £30,024.00 - £32,597.00 Annually (FTE)
Teaching Assistant - part time/term time, fixed term
Internal Applicants ONLY
Teaching Assistant - part time/term time, fixed term
Internal Applicants ONLY
Oreston Community Academy, Plymouth, Devon
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Oreston Community Academy, Plymouth, Devon
We currently have a vacancy for a two teaching assistants. This is on a fixed term basis for the academic year 2026-2027.
- Fixed Term | Part-Time
- £25,583.00 - £26,403.00 Annually (FTE)
FTE Salary £25,583 - £26,403. Grade C Band 5-7
Playworker - Holiday Club, Casual until 31st August 2026
Playworker - Holiday Club, Casual until 31st August 2026
Oreston Community Academy, Plymouth, Devon
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Oreston Community Academy, Plymouth, Devon
Holiday Club Playworker - Casual employment, School Holiday Club Support, 8am to 5.30pm, various days out of term time. Post runs to 31st August 2026.
- Casual Contract | Part-Time
- £12.85 Hourly
SEN TA
SEN TA
Morley Meadow Primary School, Plymouth, Devon
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Morley Meadow Primary School, Plymouth, Devon
SEN Teaching Assistant
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £25,583.00 - £26,403.00 Annually (FTE)
Teaching Assistant
Teaching Assistant
Boringdon Primary School, Plymouth, Devon
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Boringdon Primary School, Plymouth, Devon
Teaching Assistant
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £25,583.00 - £26,403.00 Annually (FTE)
Grade C
Minibus Driver
Minibus Driver
Ivybridge Community College, Ivybridge, Devon
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Ivybridge Community College, Ivybridge, Devon
We are looking to appoint a Minibus Drivers at Ivybridge Community College
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £9,960.00 - £10,163.00 Annually (Actual)
Devon Legacy Pay Scales (Grade B, SCP 4)
Nursery (Preschool) Lead
Internal Applicants ONLY
Nursery (Preschool) Lead
Internal Applicants ONLY
Camelford Community Primary School, Camelford, Cornwall
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Camelford Community Primary School, Camelford, Cornwall
Permanent Nursery Lead 20.25 hours per week. 39 weeks per year (term time plus 5 additional days)
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £26,403.00 Annually (FTE)
Assistant Headteacher
Assistant Headteacher
Coombe Dean School, Plymouth, Devon
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Coombe Dean School, Plymouth, Devon
Assistant Headteacher required
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £71,330.00 - £78,702.00 Annually (Actual)
L14-L18
Literacy Teaching Assistant - Fixed-Term for 2025-2026
Literacy Teaching Assistant - Fixed-Term for 2025-2026
Ivybridge Community College, Ivybridge, Devon
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Ivybridge Community College, Ivybridge, Devon
We are looking to appoint a Literacy Teaching Assistant on a fixed-term contract until 31 August 2026.
- Fixed Term | Part-Time
- £17,074.00 - £17,423.00 Annually (Actual)
NJC Grade B, SCP 4
Teacher - full time, maternity cover
Teacher - full time, maternity cover
Ashburton Primary School, Newton Abbot, Devon
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Ashburton Primary School, Newton Abbot, Devon
Full time Teacher required for maternity cover KS1 or KS2 Starting 1st June 2026
- Maternity Cover | Full-Time
- £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE)
MPS / UPS
After School Club Play Worker
After School Club Play Worker
Sherford Vale School & Nursery, Sherford, Devon
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Sherford Vale School & Nursery, Sherford, Devon
Sherford Vale School And Nursery Permanent After School Club Playworker 8.75 hours per week, 38 weeks per year 3:15pm-5pm Monday-Friday
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £5,168.12 Annually (Actual)
Mealtime Assistant
Mealtime Assistant
Sherford Vale School & Nursery, Sherford, Devon
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Sherford Vale School & Nursery, Sherford, Devon
Sherford Vale School and Nursery Mealtime Assistant 5 hours per week 12-1pm Mon-Fri
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £2,801.00 Annually (Actual)
Subject Leader for Maths
Subject Leader for Maths
Sir James Smith's School, Camelford, Cornwall
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Sir James Smith's School, Camelford, Cornwall
Full time Subject Leader for Maths to commence 01/09/2026, Fixed term contract for 12 months to cover maternity leave.
- Maternity Cover | Full-Time
- £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE)
TLR 2b - £6066 per annum
Cleaner
Cleaner
Ashburton Primary School, Newton Abbot, Devon
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Ashburton Primary School, Newton Abbot, Devon
Cleaner or Cleaners, 32 hours per week, can be split
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £19,011.00 - £19,011.00 Annually (Actual)
NJC A
Caretaker
Caretaker
Ashburton Primary School, Newton Abbot, Devon
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Ashburton Primary School, Newton Abbot, Devon
School Caretaker, 16.25 hours per week, 2.45pm to 6pm Monday to Friday, 52 weeks per year
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £12,076.00 - £12,874.00 Annually (Actual)
NJC D
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Upper Key Stage 2 Class Teacher
Upper Key Stage 2 Class Teacher
Sherford Vale School & Nursery, Sherford, Devon
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Sherford Vale School & Nursery, Sherford, Devon
Permanent Upper Key Stage 2 Class Teacher MPS/UPS Sherford Vale School and Nursery
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £32,916.00 Annually (FTE)
MPS/UPS
Behaviour Coordinator
Behaviour Coordinator
Ivybridge Community College, Ivybridge, Devon
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Ivybridge Community College, Ivybridge, Devon
We are looking to appoint a Behaviour Coordinator at Ivybridge Community College
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £20,695.00 - £21,866.00 Annually (Actual)
NJC Devon Grade D (scp 8 – 12)
EYFS Phase Lead and Class Teacher
EYFS Phase Lead and Class Teacher
Sherford Vale School & Nursery, Sherford, Devon
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Sherford Vale School & Nursery, Sherford, Devon
Permanent EYFS Phase Lead and Class Teacher MPS/UPS Sherford Vale School and Nursery
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £32,916.00 Annually (FTE)
MPS/UPS
Community Sports Team Leader
Community Sports Team Leader
Ivybridge Community College, Ivybridge, Devon
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Ivybridge Community College, Ivybridge, Devon
We are looking to appoint a Community Sports Team Leader to our Community Sports Department at Ivybridge Community College.
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £17,285.00 - £17,839.00 Annually (Actual)
Devon NJC Grade C (SCP 5-7)
Casual Community Sports Receptionist
Casual Community Sports Receptionist
Ivybridge Community College, Ivybridge, Devon
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Ivybridge Community College, Ivybridge, Devon
We are looking to appoint a Casual Community Sports Receptionist at Ivybridge Community College
- Casual Contract | Not Applicable
- £13.05 Hourly
Devon Legacy Pay Scales, Grade B (SCP 4)
Teaching Assistant
Teaching Assistant
Morley Meadow Primary School, Plymouth, Devon
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Morley Meadow Primary School, Plymouth, Devon
Teaching Assistant 30 Hours a Week
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £25,583.00 - £26,403.00 Annually (FTE)
Vice Principal
Vice Principal
Eggbuckland Community College, Plymouth, Devon
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Eggbuckland Community College, Plymouth, Devon
We are looking for an exceptional Vice Principal to help lead us on our journey to excellence. We want to hear from outstanding leaders who have proven success within a school leadership role.
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £80,655.00 - £88,951.00 Annually (Actual)
L19 - 23
Deputy Principal
Deputy Principal
Hele's School, Plymouth, Devon
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Hele's School, Plymouth, Devon
Together, the Leadership Team promotes the school as a highly effective learning community, understanding that students achieve best from being in school, in their lessons and learning from the expert...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £82,654.00 - £88,951.00 Annually (FTE)
Leadership L20-L23
Year 5 Class teacher
Year 5 Class teacher
Yealmpton Primary School, Plymouth, Devon
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Yealmpton Primary School, Plymouth, Devon
Year 5 Class Teacher (Maternity Cover) - Part Time (0.4) Salary: MPS1-UPS3 (£32916-£51408) FTE Yealmpton Primary School Westcountry Schools Trust
- Maternity Cover | Part-Time
- £32,916.00 - £52,490.00 Annually (FTE)
Teacher of Science
Teacher of Science
Plymstock School, Plymouth, Devon
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Plymstock School, Plymouth, Devon
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and engaging Teacher of Science. In addition to being a creative practitioner, you will have the commitment and energy to encourage all students to excel and ...
- Permanent | Part-Time/Full-Time
- MPS/UPS
Mealtime Assistant 5hrs per week 38 weeks (term time only)
Mealtime Assistant 5hrs per week 38 weeks (term time only)
Yealmpton Primary School, Plymouth, Devon
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Yealmpton Primary School, Plymouth, Devon
Yealmpton Primary School Westcountry Schools Trust Meal time Assistant jwebber@yea.westst.org.uk 01752 880446
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £2,801.82 Annually (Actual)
Teacher of Physics
Teacher of Physics
Plymstock School, Plymouth, Devon
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Plymstock School, Plymouth, Devon
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and engaging Teacher of Physics. In addition to being a creative practitioner, you will have the commitment and energy to encourage all students to excel and...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- MPS/UPS
HR Administrator
HR Administrator
Eggbuckland Community College, Plymouth, Devon
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Eggbuckland Community College, Plymouth, Devon
We are seeking a part time (2 days) term time HR Administrator
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £9,551.74 - £10,518.87 Annually (Actual)
Teaching Assistant 0.4 part time- fixed term
Internal Applicants ONLY
Teaching Assistant 0.4 part time- fixed term
Internal Applicants ONLY
Oreston Community Academy, Plymouth, Devon
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Oreston Community Academy, Plymouth, Devon
Teaching Assistant 0.4 part time, fixed term to work in KS2. 12.67 hours per week, Monday and Tuesday
- Fixed Term | Part-Time
- £25,583.00 - £26,403.00 Annually (FTE)
Grade C5-7
SEN Teaching Assistant
SEN Teaching Assistant
Oreston Community Academy, Plymouth, Devon
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Oreston Community Academy, Plymouth, Devon
SEN Teaching Assistant to support children with EHCPs across the school.
- Fixed Term | Part-Time
- £25,583.00 - £26,403.00 Annually (FTE)
Plymouth Grade C5-7
HLTA
HLTA
Oreston Community Academy, Plymouth, Devon
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Oreston Community Academy, Plymouth, Devon
Oreston Community Academy HLTA From September 2026
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £30,024.00 - £32,597.00 Annually (FTE)
Teaching Assistant - part time/term time, fixed term
Internal Applicants ONLY
Teaching Assistant - part time/term time, fixed term
Internal Applicants ONLY
Oreston Community Academy, Plymouth, Devon
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Oreston Community Academy, Plymouth, Devon
We currently have a vacancy for a two teaching assistants. This is on a fixed term basis for the academic year 2026-2027.
- Fixed Term | Part-Time
- £25,583.00 - £26,403.00 Annually (FTE)
FTE Salary £25,583 - £26,403. Grade C Band 5-7
Playworker - Holiday Club, Casual until 31st August 2026
Playworker - Holiday Club, Casual until 31st August 2026
Oreston Community Academy, Plymouth, Devon
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Oreston Community Academy, Plymouth, Devon
Holiday Club Playworker - Casual employment, School Holiday Club Support, 8am to 5.30pm, various days out of term time. Post runs to 31st August 2026.
- Casual Contract | Part-Time
- £12.85 Hourly
SEN TA
SEN TA
Morley Meadow Primary School, Plymouth, Devon
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Morley Meadow Primary School, Plymouth, Devon
SEN Teaching Assistant
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £25,583.00 - £26,403.00 Annually (FTE)
Teaching Assistant
Teaching Assistant
Boringdon Primary School, Plymouth, Devon
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Boringdon Primary School, Plymouth, Devon
Teaching Assistant
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £25,583.00 - £26,403.00 Annually (FTE)
Grade C
Minibus Driver
Minibus Driver
Ivybridge Community College, Ivybridge, Devon
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Ivybridge Community College, Ivybridge, Devon
We are looking to appoint a Minibus Drivers at Ivybridge Community College
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £9,960.00 - £10,163.00 Annually (Actual)
Devon Legacy Pay Scales (Grade B, SCP 4)
Nursery (Preschool) Lead
Internal Applicants ONLY
Nursery (Preschool) Lead
Internal Applicants ONLY
Camelford Community Primary School, Camelford, Cornwall
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Camelford Community Primary School, Camelford, Cornwall
Permanent Nursery Lead 20.25 hours per week. 39 weeks per year (term time plus 5 additional days)
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £26,403.00 Annually (FTE)
Assistant Headteacher
Assistant Headteacher
Coombe Dean School, Plymouth, Devon
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Coombe Dean School, Plymouth, Devon
Assistant Headteacher required
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £71,330.00 - £78,702.00 Annually (Actual)
L14-L18
Literacy Teaching Assistant - Fixed-Term for 2025-2026
Literacy Teaching Assistant - Fixed-Term for 2025-2026
Ivybridge Community College, Ivybridge, Devon
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Ivybridge Community College, Ivybridge, Devon
We are looking to appoint a Literacy Teaching Assistant on a fixed-term contract until 31 August 2026.
- Fixed Term | Part-Time
- £17,074.00 - £17,423.00 Annually (Actual)
NJC Grade B, SCP 4
Teacher - full time, maternity cover
Teacher - full time, maternity cover
Ashburton Primary School, Newton Abbot, Devon
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Ashburton Primary School, Newton Abbot, Devon
Full time Teacher required for maternity cover KS1 or KS2 Starting 1st June 2026
- Maternity Cover | Full-Time
- £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE)
MPS / UPS
After School Club Play Worker
After School Club Play Worker
Sherford Vale School & Nursery, Sherford, Devon
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Sherford Vale School & Nursery, Sherford, Devon
Sherford Vale School And Nursery Permanent After School Club Playworker 8.75 hours per week, 38 weeks per year 3:15pm-5pm Monday-Friday
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £5,168.12 Annually (Actual)
Mealtime Assistant
Mealtime Assistant
Sherford Vale School & Nursery, Sherford, Devon
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Sherford Vale School & Nursery, Sherford, Devon
Sherford Vale School and Nursery Mealtime Assistant 5 hours per week 12-1pm Mon-Fri
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £2,801.00 Annually (Actual)
Subject Leader for Maths
Subject Leader for Maths
Sir James Smith's School, Camelford, Cornwall
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Sir James Smith's School, Camelford, Cornwall
Full time Subject Leader for Maths to commence 01/09/2026, Fixed term contract for 12 months to cover maternity leave.
- Maternity Cover | Full-Time
- £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE)
TLR 2b - £6066 per annum
Cleaner
Cleaner
Ashburton Primary School, Newton Abbot, Devon
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Ashburton Primary School, Newton Abbot, Devon
Cleaner or Cleaners, 32 hours per week, can be split
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £19,011.00 - £19,011.00 Annually (Actual)
NJC A
Caretaker
Caretaker
Ashburton Primary School, Newton Abbot, Devon
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Ashburton Primary School, Newton Abbot, Devon
School Caretaker, 16.25 hours per week, 2.45pm to 6pm Monday to Friday, 52 weeks per year
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £12,076.00 - £12,874.00 Annually (Actual)
NJC D
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