Westcountry Schools Trust, Plymouth, Devon

Westcountry Schools Trust

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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.

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Westcountry Schools Trust Vacancies

Headteacher at Chaddlewood Primary School

Westcountry Schools Trust, Plymouth, Devon

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

New SHARE

New • Apply by 9:00am, Wednesday 4th Mar, 2026

Executive Headteacher (Ashburton and Buckfastleigh Primary Schools)

Westcountry Schools Trust, Plymouth, Devon

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

New SHARE

New • Apply by 9:00am, Wednesday 4th Mar, 2026

Communications Officer

Ivybridge Community College, Ivybridge, Devon

Ivybridge Community College, Ivybridge, Devon We are looking to appoint a Communications Officer at Ivybridge Community College.: Permanent/Flexible Working | Part-Time; £16,300.00 - £18,404.00 Annually (Actual)
Devon Legacy Pay Scales range, (Grade E, SCP 16 – 22)

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New • Apply by 9:00am, Monday 16th Mar, 2026

Wraparound Care Assistant Fixed Term to 31st August 2026

Stowford School, Ivybridge, Devon

Stowford School, Ivybridge, Devon We are looking for a creative, flexible and proactive candidate to join our team in Stowford After School Club. You should have a strong knowledge of how to support learning and provide care for child...: Fixed Term | Part-Time; £12.85 - £13.05 Hourly
Devon Grade B (Scp 3-4)

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New • Apply by 9:00am, Monday 9th Mar, 2026 • Job start: ASAP

Head of Performing Arts

Ivybridge Community College, Ivybridge, Devon

Ivybridge Community College, Ivybridge, Devon We are looking to appoint a Head of Performing Arts at Ivybridge Community College.: Permanent | Full-Time; £55,747.00 - £61,534.00 Annually (Actual)
Leadership Pay Scale L4 - L8

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New • Apply by 9:00am, Friday 13th Mar, 2026 • Job start: 1 September 2026

School Business Accountant

WeST Plymouth Cluster, Plymouth, Devon

WeST Plymouth Cluster, Plymouth, Devon School Business Accountant required: Permanent | Full-Time; £51,356.00 - £55,604.00 Annually (Actual)
NJC point 40-44

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New • Apply by 7:00am, Thursday 12th Mar, 2026 • Job start: ASAP

Teacher of Science 0.5FTE (Fixed Term until 22 July 2026)

Plymstock School, Plymouth, Devon

Plymstock School, Plymouth, Devon We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and engaging part-time Teacher of Science (0.5FTE) to join our team. In addition to being a creative practitioner, you will have the commitment and energy t...: Fixed Term | Part-Time; £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE)
MPS/UPS

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New • Apply by 9:00am, Thursday 12th Mar, 2026 • Job start: April 2026

Vice Principal - Culture and Welfare
Internal Applicants ONLY

Callington Community College, Callington, Cornwall

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

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New • Apply by 9:00am, Monday 9th Mar, 2026 • Job start: September 2026

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

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New • Apply by 7:00am, Monday 9th Mar, 2026 • Job start: ASAP

Mealtime Assistant 6.67hrs per week 38 weeks (term time only)

Morley Meadow Primary School, Plymouth, Devon

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)

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New • Apply by Midnight, Wednesday 4th Mar, 2026 • Job start: ASAP

Casual Exam Invigilator

Sir James Smith's School, Camelford, Cornwall

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

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New • Apply by Midnight, Tuesday 31st Mar, 2026 • Job start: As soon as possible

Cleaner

Manor Primary School, Ivybridge, Ivybridge, Devon

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)

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New • Apply by Midnight, Sunday 8th Mar, 2026 • Job start: Spring Term

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

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New • Apply by 9:00am, Thursday 12th Mar, 2026 • Job start: 01/09/2026

Teaching Assistant (SEN)

Camelford Community Primary School, Camelford, Cornwall

Camelford Community Primary School, Camelford, Cornwall Camelford Primary School Teaching Assistant (SEN) Full Time: Permanent | Full-Time; £24,415.00 Annually (FTE)

New SHARE

New • Apply by Midnight, Friday 13th Mar, 2026 • Job start: As soon as possible

Cleaner

Eggbuckland Community College, Plymouth, Devon

Eggbuckland Community College, Plymouth, Devon We are looking for 2 x cleaners to add to our team to support the cleaning of the Sports Centre.: Permanent | Part-Time; £7,426.00 Annually (Actual)

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New • Apply by 8:00am, Monday 16th Mar, 2026 • Job start: ASAP

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

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New • Apply by 9:00am, Monday 9th Mar, 2026 • Job start: As soon as possible

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Vice Principal - Culture and Welfare (Closing: 09:00am, Monday 9th Mar, 2026)

Camelford Community Primary School

Primary, Mixed (2 - 11 years) Station Road, Camelford, Cornwall, PL32 9UE

1 vacancy

Teaching Assistant (SEN) (Closing: Midnight, Friday 13th Mar, 2026)

Chaddlewood Primary School

Primary, Mixed (4 - 11 years) Hemerdon Heights, Plympton, Plymouth, Devon, PL7 2EU

Coombe Dean School

Secondary, Mixed (11 - 18 years) Charnhill Way, Elburton, Plymouth, Devon, PL9 8ES

1 vacancy

Casual Sports Centre Assistant (Closing: 07:00am, Monday 9th Mar, 2026)

Eggbuckland Community College

Secondary, Mixed (11 - 18 years) Westcott Close, Eggbuckland, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 5YB

1 vacancy

Cleaner (Closing: 08:00am, Monday 16th Mar, 2026)

Cleaner (Closing: Midnight, Sunday 8th Mar, 2026)

Morley Meadow Primary School

Primary, Mixed (3 - 11 years) 51 Encombe Street, Plymouth, Devon, PL9 7GN

1 vacancy

Mealtime Assistant 6.67hrs per week 38 weeks (term time only) (Closing: Midnight, Wednesday 4th Mar, 2026)

Wraparound Care Assistant Fixed Term to 31st August 2026 (Closing: 09:00am, Monday 9th Mar, 2026)

School Business Accountant (Closing: 07:00am, Thursday 12th Mar, 2026)