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
Executive Headteacher (Ashburton and Buckfastleigh Primary Schools)
Executive Headteacher (Ashburton and Buckfastleigh Primary Schools)
Westcountry Schools Trust, Plymouth, Devon
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Westcountry Schools Trust, Plymouth, Devon
Are you a passionate and experienced leader ready to make a significant impact on the lives of young people? We are seeking an exceptional individual with vision, energy and inspirational leadership t...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- L14 - L20
Headteacher at Chaddlewood Primary School
Headteacher at Chaddlewood Primary School
Westcountry Schools Trust, Plymouth, Devon
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Westcountry Schools Trust, Plymouth, Devon
Are you a passionate and experienced leader ready to make a significant impact on the lives of young people? We are seeking an exceptional individual with vision, energy and inspirational leadership t...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- L16 - L22
Director of Education Primary
Director of Education Primary
Westcountry Schools Trust, Plymouth, Devon
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Westcountry Schools Trust, Plymouth, Devon
Director of Education (Primary) – Join the WeST Family Westcountry Schools Trust (WeST) is a tight-knit family of 31 schools - 8 secondary and 23 primaries - working together across the Southwest. ...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- L39 - L43
Teacher of Science
Teacher of Science
South Dartmoor Community College, Ashburton, Devon
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South Dartmoor Community College, Ashburton, Devon
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Trust at South Dartmoor Community College inspected as ‘Good in all Areas’. South Dartmoor Community College is seeking to appoint a highly organised, e...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE)
MPS/UPS
Vice Principal - Culture and Welfare
Internal Applicants ONLY
Vice Principal - Culture and Welfare
Internal Applicants ONLY
Callington Community College, Callington, Cornwall
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Callington Community College, Callington, Cornwall
We are seeking an ambitious and values led leader to take on the role of Vice Principal – Culture and Welfare, driving a school culture where all pupils Achieve, Belong, and Thrive.
- Fixed Term | Full-Time
- Leadership Scale L18-20 . Fixed-term contract, 1 year from September 2026
Casual Sports Centre Assistant
Casual Sports Centre Assistant
Coombe Dean School, Plymouth, Devon
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Coombe Dean School, Plymouth, Devon
Casual Sports Centre Assistant required.
- Temporary | Part-Time
- £12.85 - £13.05 Hourly
Grade B, point 3-4
Casual Exam Invigilator
Casual Exam Invigilator
Sir James Smith's School, Camelford, Cornwall
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Sir James Smith's School, Camelford, Cornwall
Casual Exam Invigilator to work during examination periods throughout the year.
- Casual Contract | Part-Time
- £12.65 - £12.65 Hourly
Mealtime Assistant 6.67hrs per week 38 weeks (term time only)
Mealtime Assistant 6.67hrs per week 38 weeks (term time only)
Morley Meadow Primary School, Plymouth, Devon
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Morley Meadow Primary School, Plymouth, Devon
Morley Meadow Primary and Nursery is seeking to appoint a dedicated Mealtime Assistant who encourages children to play positively and wishes to make lunchtimes an enjoyable time for all.
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £3,122.82 Annually (Actual)
Cleaner
Cleaner
Manor Primary School, Ivybridge, Ivybridge, Devon
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Manor Primary School, Ivybridge, Ivybridge, Devon
Cleaner Post for 10.5 hours per week, 41 weeks per year
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £6,236.04 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
Wraparound Care Assistant (Fixed Term to 31st August 2026)
Wraparound Care Assistant (Fixed Term to 31st August 2026)
Stowford School, Ivybridge, Devon
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Stowford School, Ivybridge, Devon
We are looking for a creative, flexible and proactive candidate with a strong knowledge of how to support learning and provide care for children to join our team in Stowford After-School Club.
- Fixed Term | Part-Time
- £12.85 - £13.05 Hourly
Devon Grade B (Scp 3-4)
Caretaker
Caretaker
Ashburton Primary School, Newton Abbot, Devon
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Ashburton Primary School, Newton Abbot, Devon
School Caretaker, 18.5 hours per week, working times negotiable
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £12,076.00 - £12,874.00 Annually (Actual)
NJC D
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 Westcountry Schools Trust Meal time Assistant 5 hours per week 38 weeks per year Term Time only Fixed Term until 31st August 2025
- Fixed Term | Part-Time
- £2,801.00 Annually (Actual)
Casual Class Teacher
Casual Class Teacher
Ermington Primary School, Ivybridge, Devon
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Ermington Primary School, Ivybridge, Devon
Casual Class Teacher
- Casual Contract | Not Applicable
- MPS/UPS
Literacy Intervention Mentor
Literacy Intervention Mentor
Plymstock School, Plymouth, Devon
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Plymstock School, Plymouth, Devon
We are looking for a dedicated colleague to support the development of literacy skills for students in Key Stage 3, through targeted intervention programmes. The Literacy Intervention Mentor will wor...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £25,583.00 - £26,403.00 Annually (FTE)
Grade C SCP 5 - 7 - Actual Salary £21,911.60 - £22,613.92
Meal Time Assistant
Meal Time Assistant
Ermington Primary School, Ivybridge, Devon
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Ermington Primary School, Ivybridge, Devon
Ermington Primary School admin@ermington.devon.sch.uk Start date ASAP Fixed Term until 31/08/2026
- Fixed Term | Part-Time
- £2,714.92 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
Executive Headteacher (Ashburton and Buckfastleigh Primary Schools)
Executive Headteacher (Ashburton and Buckfastleigh Primary Schools)
Westcountry Schools Trust, Plymouth, Devon
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Westcountry Schools Trust, Plymouth, Devon
Are you a passionate and experienced leader ready to make a significant impact on the lives of young people? We are seeking an exceptional individual with vision, energy and inspirational leadership t...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- L14 - L20
Headteacher at Chaddlewood Primary School
Headteacher at Chaddlewood Primary School
Westcountry Schools Trust, Plymouth, Devon
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Westcountry Schools Trust, Plymouth, Devon
Are you a passionate and experienced leader ready to make a significant impact on the lives of young people? We are seeking an exceptional individual with vision, energy and inspirational leadership t...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- L16 - L22
Director of Education Primary
Director of Education Primary
Westcountry Schools Trust, Plymouth, Devon
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Westcountry Schools Trust, Plymouth, Devon
Director of Education (Primary) – Join the WeST Family Westcountry Schools Trust (WeST) is a tight-knit family of 31 schools - 8 secondary and 23 primaries - working together across the Southwest. ...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- L39 - L43
Teacher of Science
Teacher of Science
South Dartmoor Community College, Ashburton, Devon
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South Dartmoor Community College, Ashburton, Devon
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Trust at South Dartmoor Community College inspected as ‘Good in all Areas’. South Dartmoor Community College is seeking to appoint a highly organised, e...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE)
MPS/UPS
Vice Principal - Culture and Welfare
Internal Applicants ONLY
Vice Principal - Culture and Welfare
Internal Applicants ONLY
Callington Community College, Callington, Cornwall
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Callington Community College, Callington, Cornwall
We are seeking an ambitious and values led leader to take on the role of Vice Principal – Culture and Welfare, driving a school culture where all pupils Achieve, Belong, and Thrive.
- Fixed Term | Full-Time
- Leadership Scale L18-20 . Fixed-term contract, 1 year from September 2026
Casual Sports Centre Assistant
Casual Sports Centre Assistant
Coombe Dean School, Plymouth, Devon
-
Coombe Dean School, Plymouth, Devon
Casual Sports Centre Assistant required.
- Temporary | Part-Time
- £12.85 - £13.05 Hourly
Grade B, point 3-4
Casual Exam Invigilator
Casual Exam Invigilator
Sir James Smith's School, Camelford, Cornwall
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Sir James Smith's School, Camelford, Cornwall
Casual Exam Invigilator to work during examination periods throughout the year.
- Casual Contract | Part-Time
- £12.65 - £12.65 Hourly
Mealtime Assistant 6.67hrs per week 38 weeks (term time only)
Mealtime Assistant 6.67hrs per week 38 weeks (term time only)
Morley Meadow Primary School, Plymouth, Devon
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Morley Meadow Primary School, Plymouth, Devon
Morley Meadow Primary and Nursery is seeking to appoint a dedicated Mealtime Assistant who encourages children to play positively and wishes to make lunchtimes an enjoyable time for all.
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £3,122.82 Annually (Actual)
Cleaner
Cleaner
Manor Primary School, Ivybridge, Ivybridge, Devon
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Manor Primary School, Ivybridge, Ivybridge, Devon
Cleaner Post for 10.5 hours per week, 41 weeks per year
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £6,236.04 Annually (Actual)
Subject Leader for Maths
Subject Leader for Maths
Sir James Smith's School, Camelford, Cornwall
-
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
Wraparound Care Assistant (Fixed Term to 31st August 2026)
Wraparound Care Assistant (Fixed Term to 31st August 2026)
Stowford School, Ivybridge, Devon
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Stowford School, Ivybridge, Devon
We are looking for a creative, flexible and proactive candidate with a strong knowledge of how to support learning and provide care for children to join our team in Stowford After-School Club.
- Fixed Term | Part-Time
- £12.85 - £13.05 Hourly
Devon Grade B (Scp 3-4)
Caretaker
Caretaker
Ashburton Primary School, Newton Abbot, Devon
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Ashburton Primary School, Newton Abbot, Devon
School Caretaker, 18.5 hours per week, working times negotiable
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £12,076.00 - £12,874.00 Annually (Actual)
NJC D
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 Westcountry Schools Trust Meal time Assistant 5 hours per week 38 weeks per year Term Time only Fixed Term until 31st August 2025
- Fixed Term | Part-Time
- £2,801.00 Annually (Actual)
Casual Class Teacher
Casual Class Teacher
Ermington Primary School, Ivybridge, Devon
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Ermington Primary School, Ivybridge, Devon
Casual Class Teacher
- Casual Contract | Not Applicable
- MPS/UPS
Literacy Intervention Mentor
Literacy Intervention Mentor
Plymstock School, Plymouth, Devon
-
Plymstock School, Plymouth, Devon
We are looking for a dedicated colleague to support the development of literacy skills for students in Key Stage 3, through targeted intervention programmes. The Literacy Intervention Mentor will wor...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £25,583.00 - £26,403.00 Annually (FTE)
Grade C SCP 5 - 7 - Actual Salary £21,911.60 - £22,613.92
Meal Time Assistant
Meal Time Assistant
Ermington Primary School, Ivybridge, Devon
-
Ermington Primary School, Ivybridge, Devon
Ermington Primary School admin@ermington.devon.sch.uk Start date ASAP Fixed Term until 31/08/2026
- Fixed Term | Part-Time
- £2,714.92 Annually (Actual)
Let us know you are interested in working with us by joining our Talent Pool.
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