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
0.6 EYFS Class Teacher
0.6 EYFS Class Teacher
Austin Farm Academy, Plymouth, Devon
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Austin Farm Academy, Plymouth, Devon
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic 0.6 EYFS Class Teacher to join our small, ambitious team.
- Fixed Term | Part-Time
- MPS/UPS
Pastoral Support Manager (Maternity Cover)
Pastoral Support Manager (Maternity Cover)
Hele's School, Plymouth, Devon
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Hele's School, Plymouth, Devon
Our team of pastoral support managers will support the Heads of Year and wider pastoral team by working in a responsive and proactive manner to provide high quality student care that supports learning...
- Maternity Cover | Part-Time
- £26,824.00 - £29,540.00 Annually (FTE)
NJC Grade D, SCP 8-14 (£26,824 - £29,540 FTE) Actual salary £20,180 per annum
SENDCO
Internal Applicants ONLY
SENDCO
Internal Applicants ONLY
Ermington Primary School, Ivybridge, Devon
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Ermington Primary School, Ivybridge, Devon
SENDCO
- Permanent | Part-Time
- MPS/UPS plus TLR2a
Class Teacher (0.2FTE)
Internal Applicants ONLY
Class Teacher (0.2FTE)
Internal Applicants ONLY
Woodlands Park Primary School, Ivybridge, Devon
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Woodlands Park Primary School, Ivybridge, Devon
0.2 Class Teacher - internal applicants
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE)
Teaching Assistant - 25 hours
Teaching Assistant - 25 hours
Woodlands Park Primary School, Ivybridge, Devon
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Woodlands Park Primary School, Ivybridge, Devon
We are looking to appoint a dynamic Teaching Assistant on a fixed term contract, working across the school with possible 1:1 working elements.
- Fixed Term | Part-Time
- £14,453.73 - £14,917.01 Annually (FTE)
Grade C
Class Teacher
Class Teacher
Woodlands Park Primary School, Ivybridge, Devon
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Woodlands Park Primary School, Ivybridge, Devon
Full Time Class Teacher
- Permanent | Full-Time
- MPS/UPS
Site Manager/Caretaker - 2 year Secondment Cover
Site Manager/Caretaker - 2 year Secondment Cover
Woodlands Park Primary School, Ivybridge, Devon
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Woodlands Park Primary School, Ivybridge, Devon
Woodlands Park Primary School are looking for a committed, driven site manager who takes pride in the upkeep and maintenance of our lovely school.
- Fixed Term | Part-Time
- £26,824.00 - £28,598.00 Annually (FTE)
Grade D SCP 8-12
Mealtime Assistant
Mealtime Assistant
Chaddlewood Primary School, Plymouth, Devon
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Chaddlewood Primary School, Plymouth, Devon
Mealtime Assistant required for KS1 lunchtimes
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £12.85 Hourly
Class Teacher (0.6FTE)
Class Teacher (0.6FTE)
Holbeton Primary School, Plymouth, Devon
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Holbeton Primary School, Plymouth, Devon
Holbeton Primary School’s motto is ‘Small but Mighty - from tiny acorns, mighty oaks do grow’. The staff at Holbeton Primary School are committed to the school’s vision of giving all children ...
- Fixed Term | Part-Time
- £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE)
SEN Teaching Assistant 1:1
SEN Teaching Assistant 1:1
Chaddlewood Primary School, Plymouth, Devon
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Chaddlewood Primary School, Plymouth, Devon
SEN Teaching Assistant required-Mornings Only for 1:1 support
- Fixed Term | Part-Time
- £13.26 - £13.69 Hourly
Grade C Point 5-7
Teacher of Social Sciences with ability to offer a second subject
Teacher of Social Sciences with ability to offer a second subject
Hele's School, Plymouth, Devon
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Hele's School, Plymouth, Devon
This is an exciting opportunity to join Hele’s School and Westcountry Schools Trust. Hele’s is a supportive, friendly and oversubscribed learning community with a very good reputation. We wish to...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- MPS/UPS
School Cleaner
School Cleaner
Chaddlewood Primary School, Plymouth, Devon
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Chaddlewood Primary School, Plymouth, Devon
Enthusiastic cleaner required to join our team at Chaddlewood Primary School
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £12.85 Hourly
Attendance Manager
Attendance Manager
Hele's School, Plymouth, Devon
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Hele's School, Plymouth, Devon
The Attendance Manager supports the effective operation of the School and works to uphold and promote its vision and values.
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £26,824.00 - £29,540.00 Annually (FTE)
NJC Grade D (SCP 8-14) Actual Salary £22,974 per annum
Teacher of Geography
Teacher of Geography
Eggbuckland Community College, Plymouth, Devon
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Eggbuckland Community College, Plymouth, Devon
The Geography Department is looking to appoint an enthusiastic, passionate geographer who will play an active role in the department's continued growth and evolution.
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE)
Designated Safeguard Lead (DSL) Non-Teaching
Designated Safeguard Lead (DSL) Non-Teaching
Hele's School, Plymouth, Devon
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Hele's School, Plymouth, Devon
To be responsible for maintaining safeguarding services in which all staff understand the needs of vulnerable children at risk; that they can identify those at risk, refer appropriately to the relevan...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £40,777.00 - £45,091.00 Annually (FTE)
NJC Grade H, SCP 30-34 (£40,777 - £45,091 FTE) Full-time, 37 hours per week x 52 weeks per annum (all year round)
Class Teacher
Class Teacher
Buckfastleigh Primary School, Buckfastleigh, Devon
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Buckfastleigh Primary School, Buckfastleigh, Devon
Class Teacher Year 2/3 Class Full time, permanent
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual)
MPR/UPR
Teacher (Maternity Cover)
Teacher (Maternity Cover)
Oreston Community Academy, Plymouth, Devon
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Oreston Community Academy, Plymouth, Devon
We are currently seeking a committed and passionate teacher to join our teaching team in Key Stage 2, to cover a maternity leave.
- Maternity Cover | Full-Time
- £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual)
EYFS / KS1 Teaching Assistant
EYFS / KS1 Teaching Assistant
Austin Farm Academy, Plymouth, Devon
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Austin Farm Academy, Plymouth, Devon
EYFS / KS1 Level 2 Teaching Assistant 26.25 hrs per week (8.45 - 3.15), 38.4 weeks per year (term time and 2x INSET days) Austin Farm Academy
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £25,583.00 - £26,403.00 Annually (FTE)
NJC Grade C (scp C5 - C7)
Teaching Assistant
Teaching Assistant
Austin Farm Academy, Plymouth, Devon
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Austin Farm Academy, Plymouth, Devon
Level 2 Teaching Assistant (SEN Support) 26.25 hrs per week (8.45 - 3.15), 38 weeks per year (term-time) Austin Farm Academy
- Fixed Term | Part-Time
- £25,583.00 - £26,403.00 Annually (FTE)
NJC Grade C (scp C5 - C7)
Finance Officer
Finance Officer
Sir James Smith's School, Camelford, Cornwall
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Sir James Smith's School, Camelford, Cornwall
Full time, permanent Finance Officer to work within the Cornwall Cluster of Westcountry Schools Trust, to commence as soon as possible.
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £30,024.00 - £32,597.00 Annually (FTE)
Evening Caretaker
Evening Caretaker
Coombe Dean School, Plymouth, Devon
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Coombe Dean School, Plymouth, Devon
We are looking for a key member of staff to join our Premises Team, in a pivotal role at Coombe Dean School.
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £25,583.00 - £26,403.00 Annually (Actual)
Plymouth Grade C, point 5-7
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)
Nursery (Preschool) Lead
Nursery (Preschool) Lead
St Teath Community Primary School, Bodmin, Cornwall
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St Teath Community Primary School, Bodmin, Cornwall
Nursery (Preschool) Lead Practitioner to work 30 hours per week, 39 weeks per year. See Job Description for more details.
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £26,403.00 - £31,023.00 Annually (Actual)
Cover Supervisor
Cover Supervisor
Callington Community College, Callington, Cornwall
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Callington Community College, Callington, Cornwall
Are you considering a teaching career but want experience in a school first? If so, this position is for you. Callington Community College is seeking to appoint a highly organised, enthusiastic and i...
- Maternity Cover | Part-Time
- £24,413.00 - £28,143.00 Annually (FTE)
Pro rata salary of £20,371 - £23,483 per annum (37 hour per week, term time only)
Part time Cleaner
Part time Cleaner
Hele's School, Plymouth, Devon
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Hele's School, Plymouth, Devon
If you would like to join us and feel you could thrive in a collegiate and positive team atmosphere, then we’d love to hear from you!
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £24,796.00 Annually (FTE)
Actual salary pro rata £ 9051 per annum
Cover Supervisor
Cover Supervisor
Eggbuckland Community College, Plymouth, Devon
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Eggbuckland Community College, Plymouth, Devon
Supervise classes/groups of students in the absence of teachers. Utilising work that has been set and ensuring school policies. Support the learning of students in a Classroom.
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £18,317.00 - £20,172.00 Annually (Actual)
Let us know you are interested in working with us by joining our Talent Pool.
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Westcountry Schools Trust Vacancies
0.6 EYFS Class Teacher
0.6 EYFS Class Teacher
Austin Farm Academy, Plymouth, Devon
-
Austin Farm Academy, Plymouth, Devon
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic 0.6 EYFS Class Teacher to join our small, ambitious team.
- Fixed Term | Part-Time
- MPS/UPS
Pastoral Support Manager (Maternity Cover)
Pastoral Support Manager (Maternity Cover)
Hele's School, Plymouth, Devon
-
Hele's School, Plymouth, Devon
Our team of pastoral support managers will support the Heads of Year and wider pastoral team by working in a responsive and proactive manner to provide high quality student care that supports learning...
- Maternity Cover | Part-Time
- £26,824.00 - £29,540.00 Annually (FTE)
NJC Grade D, SCP 8-14 (£26,824 - £29,540 FTE) Actual salary £20,180 per annum
SENDCO
Internal Applicants ONLY
SENDCO
Internal Applicants ONLY
Ermington Primary School, Ivybridge, Devon
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Ermington Primary School, Ivybridge, Devon
SENDCO
- Permanent | Part-Time
- MPS/UPS plus TLR2a
Class Teacher (0.2FTE)
Internal Applicants ONLY
Class Teacher (0.2FTE)
Internal Applicants ONLY
Woodlands Park Primary School, Ivybridge, Devon
-
Woodlands Park Primary School, Ivybridge, Devon
0.2 Class Teacher - internal applicants
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE)
Teaching Assistant - 25 hours
Teaching Assistant - 25 hours
Woodlands Park Primary School, Ivybridge, Devon
-
Woodlands Park Primary School, Ivybridge, Devon
We are looking to appoint a dynamic Teaching Assistant on a fixed term contract, working across the school with possible 1:1 working elements.
- Fixed Term | Part-Time
- £14,453.73 - £14,917.01 Annually (FTE)
Grade C
Class Teacher
Class Teacher
Woodlands Park Primary School, Ivybridge, Devon
-
Woodlands Park Primary School, Ivybridge, Devon
Full Time Class Teacher
- Permanent | Full-Time
- MPS/UPS
Site Manager/Caretaker - 2 year Secondment Cover
Site Manager/Caretaker - 2 year Secondment Cover
Woodlands Park Primary School, Ivybridge, Devon
-
Woodlands Park Primary School, Ivybridge, Devon
Woodlands Park Primary School are looking for a committed, driven site manager who takes pride in the upkeep and maintenance of our lovely school.
- Fixed Term | Part-Time
- £26,824.00 - £28,598.00 Annually (FTE)
Grade D SCP 8-12
Mealtime Assistant
Mealtime Assistant
Chaddlewood Primary School, Plymouth, Devon
-
Chaddlewood Primary School, Plymouth, Devon
Mealtime Assistant required for KS1 lunchtimes
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £12.85 Hourly
Class Teacher (0.6FTE)
Class Teacher (0.6FTE)
Holbeton Primary School, Plymouth, Devon
-
Holbeton Primary School, Plymouth, Devon
Holbeton Primary School’s motto is ‘Small but Mighty - from tiny acorns, mighty oaks do grow’. The staff at Holbeton Primary School are committed to the school’s vision of giving all children ...
- Fixed Term | Part-Time
- £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE)
SEN Teaching Assistant 1:1
SEN Teaching Assistant 1:1
Chaddlewood Primary School, Plymouth, Devon
-
Chaddlewood Primary School, Plymouth, Devon
SEN Teaching Assistant required-Mornings Only for 1:1 support
- Fixed Term | Part-Time
- £13.26 - £13.69 Hourly
Grade C Point 5-7
Teacher of Social Sciences with ability to offer a second subject
Teacher of Social Sciences with ability to offer a second subject
Hele's School, Plymouth, Devon
-
Hele's School, Plymouth, Devon
This is an exciting opportunity to join Hele’s School and Westcountry Schools Trust. Hele’s is a supportive, friendly and oversubscribed learning community with a very good reputation. We wish to...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- MPS/UPS
School Cleaner
School Cleaner
Chaddlewood Primary School, Plymouth, Devon
-
Chaddlewood Primary School, Plymouth, Devon
Enthusiastic cleaner required to join our team at Chaddlewood Primary School
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £12.85 Hourly
Attendance Manager
Attendance Manager
Hele's School, Plymouth, Devon
-
Hele's School, Plymouth, Devon
The Attendance Manager supports the effective operation of the School and works to uphold and promote its vision and values.
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £26,824.00 - £29,540.00 Annually (FTE)
NJC Grade D (SCP 8-14) Actual Salary £22,974 per annum
Teacher of Geography
Teacher of Geography
Eggbuckland Community College, Plymouth, Devon
-
Eggbuckland Community College, Plymouth, Devon
The Geography Department is looking to appoint an enthusiastic, passionate geographer who will play an active role in the department's continued growth and evolution.
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE)
Designated Safeguard Lead (DSL) Non-Teaching
Designated Safeguard Lead (DSL) Non-Teaching
Hele's School, Plymouth, Devon
-
Hele's School, Plymouth, Devon
To be responsible for maintaining safeguarding services in which all staff understand the needs of vulnerable children at risk; that they can identify those at risk, refer appropriately to the relevan...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £40,777.00 - £45,091.00 Annually (FTE)
NJC Grade H, SCP 30-34 (£40,777 - £45,091 FTE) Full-time, 37 hours per week x 52 weeks per annum (all year round)
Class Teacher
Class Teacher
Buckfastleigh Primary School, Buckfastleigh, Devon
-
Buckfastleigh Primary School, Buckfastleigh, Devon
Class Teacher Year 2/3 Class Full time, permanent
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual)
MPR/UPR
Teacher (Maternity Cover)
Teacher (Maternity Cover)
Oreston Community Academy, Plymouth, Devon
-
Oreston Community Academy, Plymouth, Devon
We are currently seeking a committed and passionate teacher to join our teaching team in Key Stage 2, to cover a maternity leave.
- Maternity Cover | Full-Time
- £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual)
EYFS / KS1 Teaching Assistant
EYFS / KS1 Teaching Assistant
Austin Farm Academy, Plymouth, Devon
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Austin Farm Academy, Plymouth, Devon
EYFS / KS1 Level 2 Teaching Assistant 26.25 hrs per week (8.45 - 3.15), 38.4 weeks per year (term time and 2x INSET days) Austin Farm Academy
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £25,583.00 - £26,403.00 Annually (FTE)
NJC Grade C (scp C5 - C7)
Teaching Assistant
Teaching Assistant
Austin Farm Academy, Plymouth, Devon
-
Austin Farm Academy, Plymouth, Devon
Level 2 Teaching Assistant (SEN Support) 26.25 hrs per week (8.45 - 3.15), 38 weeks per year (term-time) Austin Farm Academy
- Fixed Term | Part-Time
- £25,583.00 - £26,403.00 Annually (FTE)
NJC Grade C (scp C5 - C7)
Finance Officer
Finance Officer
Sir James Smith's School, Camelford, Cornwall
-
Sir James Smith's School, Camelford, Cornwall
Full time, permanent Finance Officer to work within the Cornwall Cluster of Westcountry Schools Trust, to commence as soon as possible.
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £30,024.00 - £32,597.00 Annually (FTE)
Evening Caretaker
Evening Caretaker
Coombe Dean School, Plymouth, Devon
-
Coombe Dean School, Plymouth, Devon
We are looking for a key member of staff to join our Premises Team, in a pivotal role at Coombe Dean School.
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £25,583.00 - £26,403.00 Annually (Actual)
Plymouth Grade C, point 5-7
Community Sports Team Leader
Community Sports Team Leader
Ivybridge Community College, Ivybridge, Devon
-
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)
Nursery (Preschool) Lead
Nursery (Preschool) Lead
St Teath Community Primary School, Bodmin, Cornwall
-
St Teath Community Primary School, Bodmin, Cornwall
Nursery (Preschool) Lead Practitioner to work 30 hours per week, 39 weeks per year. See Job Description for more details.
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £26,403.00 - £31,023.00 Annually (Actual)
Cover Supervisor
Cover Supervisor
Callington Community College, Callington, Cornwall
-
Callington Community College, Callington, Cornwall
Are you considering a teaching career but want experience in a school first? If so, this position is for you. Callington Community College is seeking to appoint a highly organised, enthusiastic and i...
- Maternity Cover | Part-Time
- £24,413.00 - £28,143.00 Annually (FTE)
Pro rata salary of £20,371 - £23,483 per annum (37 hour per week, term time only)
Part time Cleaner
Part time Cleaner
Hele's School, Plymouth, Devon
-
Hele's School, Plymouth, Devon
If you would like to join us and feel you could thrive in a collegiate and positive team atmosphere, then we’d love to hear from you!
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £24,796.00 Annually (FTE)
Actual salary pro rata £ 9051 per annum
Cover Supervisor
Cover Supervisor
Eggbuckland Community College, Plymouth, Devon
-
Eggbuckland Community College, Plymouth, Devon
Supervise classes/groups of students in the absence of teachers. Utilising work that has been set and ensuring school policies. Support the learning of students in a Classroom.
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £18,317.00 - £20,172.00 Annually (Actual)
Let us know you are interested in working with us by joining our Talent Pool.
Part of Westcountry Schools Trust
Are you looking for a different role at Westcountry Schools Trust? Let us know you are interested in working with us by joining our Talent Pool.
