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
Headteacher at Woodford Primary School
Headteacher at Woodford Primary School
Westcountry Schools Trust, Plymouth, Devon
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Westcountry Schools Trust, Plymouth, Devon
We are seeking an exceptional individual with vision, energy and inspirational leadership to join us as Headteacher at Woodford Primary School.Someone who will uphold our core values and guide our vis...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- L16 - L22
EYFS Class teacher
Internal Applicants ONLY
EYFS Class teacher
Internal Applicants ONLY
Wembury Primary School, Plymouth, Devon
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Wembury Primary School, Plymouth, Devon
Full Time EYFS Class Teacher Wembury Primary School Westcountry Schools Trust
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £32,916.00 - £51,408.00 Annually (FTE)
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
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £26,403.00 - £31,023.00 Annually (FTE)
Casual Mealtime Assistant (Post 16)
Internal Applicants ONLY
Casual Mealtime Assistant (Post 16)
Internal Applicants ONLY
Hele's School, Plymouth, Devon
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Hele's School, Plymouth, Devon
INTERNAL VACANCY A To ensure the smooth operation of arrangements for the supervision of Students during Breaks. Working on the tills with catering staff in the main Hall or Grab n Go, or on break du...
- Casual Contract | Part-Time
- £12.85 per hour
Caretaker
Caretaker
Eggbuckland Community College, Plymouth, Devon
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Eggbuckland Community College, Plymouth, Devon
To undertake the caretaking role at the school, undertaking maintenance tasks both reactive and planned work as directed by the Premises Manager. Undertake inspections of the school and resolve any fi...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £25,583.00 - £26,403.00 Annually (FTE)
Teacher of History
Teacher of History
Ivybridge Community College, Ivybridge, Devon
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Ivybridge Community College, Ivybridge, Devon
We are looking to appoint a Teacher of History at Ivybridge Community College
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual)
MPS/UPS
Secondary Intervention Teacher – Numeracy
Secondary Intervention Teacher – Numeracy
Ivybridge Community College, Ivybridge, Devon
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Ivybridge Community College, Ivybridge, Devon
We are looking to appoint a Secondary Intervention Teacher - Numeracy at Ivybridge Community College
- Fixed Term | Full-Time
- £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual)
MPS / UPS - 1.0FTE
Behaviour Support Manager
Behaviour Support Manager
Sir James Smith's School, Camelford, Cornwall
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Sir James Smith's School, Camelford, Cornwall
Behaviour Support Manager to work 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, to commence as soon as possible.
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £28,700.00 - £33,700.00 Annually (FTE)
Actual Salary: £25,202 to £29,379 per annum
Cleaner in Charge
Internal Applicants ONLY
Cleaner in Charge
Internal Applicants ONLY
Buckfastleigh Primary School, Buckfastleigh, Devon
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Buckfastleigh Primary School, Buckfastleigh, Devon
Cleaner in Charge 15 hours per week (3-6pm Monday to Friday) Term time including non-pupil days plus 2 weeks
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £9,338.00 - £9,637.00 Annually (Actual)
Family Support Advisor
Internal Applicants ONLY
Family Support Advisor
Internal Applicants ONLY
Morley Meadow Primary School, Plymouth, Devon
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Morley Meadow Primary School, Plymouth, Devon
Family Support Advisor: Part-Time Permanent Position
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £26,824.00 - £29,540.00 Annually (FTE)
Wraparound Care Supervisor (After School Club)
Internal Applicants ONLY
Wraparound Care Supervisor (After School Club)
Internal Applicants ONLY
Buckfastleigh Primary School, Buckfastleigh, Devon
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Buckfastleigh Primary School, Buckfastleigh, Devon
Wraparound Care Supervisor - After School Club. 12.1 hours per week (3.20-5.45pm)
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £6,995.00 - £7,219.00 Annually (Actual)
Classroom Teacher / English Subject Leader / Senior Leadership Team
Classroom Teacher / English Subject Leader / Senior Leadership Team
Boringdon Primary School, Plymouth, Devon
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Boringdon Primary School, Plymouth, Devon
Classroom Teacher / English Subject Leader / Senior Leadership Team
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £31,650.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE)
MPS/UPS + TLR2a
Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)
Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)
Sherford Vale School & Nursery, Sherford, Devon
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Sherford Vale School & Nursery, Sherford, Devon
Sherford Vale School and Nursery Maternity Cover Teacher from September 2026
- Maternity Cover | Full-Time
- £32,916.00 Annually (FTE)
Learning and Health Care Support Assistant - Female (1:1 support)
Learning and Health Care Support Assistant - Female (1:1 support)
Hele's School, Plymouth, Devon
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Hele's School, Plymouth, Devon
To work under the instruction & guidance of teaching/senior staff, usually in the classroom with the teacher, to support access to learning for the 1:1 student and in class support for the student’s...
- Fixed Term | Part-Time
- £25,583.00 - £26,403.00 Annually (FTE)
actual salary £15,899
Breakfast Club Play Worker
Breakfast 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 Breakfast Club Playworker 7:30am - 8:40am
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £24,796.00 Annually (FTE)
Pastoral Leader (Maternity Cover)
Pastoral Leader (Maternity Cover)
Eggbuckland Community College, Plymouth, Devon
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Eggbuckland Community College, Plymouth, Devon
To work within the Inclusion Team to deliver outstanding pastoral provision across specified year groups. Hold responsibility for the pastoral care of the allocated year group(s) and raise complex mat...
- Fixed Term/Maternity Cover | Part-Time
- £25,715.27 - £27,919.03 Annually (Actual)
Class Teacher
Class Teacher
St Teath Community Primary School, Bodmin, Cornwall
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St Teath Community Primary School, Bodmin, Cornwall
Class Teacher
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £31,650.00 - £43,607.00 Annually (FTE)
Exam Invigilator
Exam Invigilator
Hele's School, Plymouth, Devon
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Hele's School, Plymouth, Devon
Invigilators are the people in examination rooms responsible for conducting examinations in the presence of the candidates. Invigilators have a key role in upholding the integrity of the external exam...
- Casual Contract | Part-Time
- NJC Grade B (scp 3), £12.85 per hour, plus holiday pay
Part Time Teaching Assistant, hours to be confirmed
Part Time Teaching Assistant, hours to be confirmed
Plympton St Maurice Primary School, Plymouth, Devon
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Plympton St Maurice Primary School, Plymouth, Devon
We have an exciting teaching assistant post available, working 20 hours per week, working with a child in Y1 on a one to one basis. 09.15am - 3.15pm Tuesday - Friday term time only to include non-p...
- Fixed Term | Part-Time
- £11,563.00 - £12,177.00 Annually (Actual)
Fixed term until 31 August 2026 with probability of extension
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
- £24,413.00 Annually (FTE)
Actual salary pro rata £ 8911 per annum
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
Exam Invigilator
Exam Invigilator
Eggbuckland Community College, Plymouth, Devon
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Eggbuckland Community College, Plymouth, Devon
Experienced in maintaining a secure and organized examination environment, ensuring compliance with regulations and fairness for all candidates. Skilled in monitoring, problem-solving, and providing c...
- Casual Contract | Part-Time
- £24,796.00 - £25,185.00 Annually (FTE)
Actual Salary: £12.85 per hour + 12.07% holiday pay
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 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 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)
Teacher of English (ECTs welcome to apply)
Teacher of English (ECTs welcome to apply)
Callington Community College, Callington, Cornwall
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Callington Community College, Callington, Cornwall
A passionate and enthusiastic English teacher is sought for our high performing English Team for September 2026
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE)
Attendance Administrator
Attendance Administrator
Callington Community College, Callington, Cornwall
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Callington Community College, Callington, Cornwall
Attendance Administrator at Callington Community College 30 hours per week, term time only plus 5 INSET days
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £26,824.00 - £29,540.00 Annually (FTE)
Pro rata salary of £18,627- £20,514per annum
Let us know you are interested in working with us by joining our Talent Pool.
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Westcountry Schools Trust Vacancies
Headteacher at Woodford Primary School
Headteacher at Woodford Primary School
Westcountry Schools Trust, Plymouth, Devon
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Westcountry Schools Trust, Plymouth, Devon
We are seeking an exceptional individual with vision, energy and inspirational leadership to join us as Headteacher at Woodford Primary School.Someone who will uphold our core values and guide our vis...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- L16 - L22
EYFS Class teacher
Internal Applicants ONLY
EYFS Class teacher
Internal Applicants ONLY
Wembury Primary School, Plymouth, Devon
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Wembury Primary School, Plymouth, Devon
Full Time EYFS Class Teacher Wembury Primary School Westcountry Schools Trust
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £32,916.00 - £51,408.00 Annually (FTE)
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
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £26,403.00 - £31,023.00 Annually (FTE)
Casual Mealtime Assistant (Post 16)
Internal Applicants ONLY
Casual Mealtime Assistant (Post 16)
Internal Applicants ONLY
Hele's School, Plymouth, Devon
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Hele's School, Plymouth, Devon
INTERNAL VACANCY A To ensure the smooth operation of arrangements for the supervision of Students during Breaks. Working on the tills with catering staff in the main Hall or Grab n Go, or on break du...
- Casual Contract | Part-Time
- £12.85 per hour
Caretaker
Caretaker
Eggbuckland Community College, Plymouth, Devon
-
Eggbuckland Community College, Plymouth, Devon
To undertake the caretaking role at the school, undertaking maintenance tasks both reactive and planned work as directed by the Premises Manager. Undertake inspections of the school and resolve any fi...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £25,583.00 - £26,403.00 Annually (FTE)
Teacher of History
Teacher of History
Ivybridge Community College, Ivybridge, Devon
-
Ivybridge Community College, Ivybridge, Devon
We are looking to appoint a Teacher of History at Ivybridge Community College
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual)
MPS/UPS
Secondary Intervention Teacher – Numeracy
Secondary Intervention Teacher – Numeracy
Ivybridge Community College, Ivybridge, Devon
-
Ivybridge Community College, Ivybridge, Devon
We are looking to appoint a Secondary Intervention Teacher - Numeracy at Ivybridge Community College
- Fixed Term | Full-Time
- £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual)
MPS / UPS - 1.0FTE
Behaviour Support Manager
Behaviour Support Manager
Sir James Smith's School, Camelford, Cornwall
-
Sir James Smith's School, Camelford, Cornwall
Behaviour Support Manager to work 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, to commence as soon as possible.
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £28,700.00 - £33,700.00 Annually (FTE)
Actual Salary: £25,202 to £29,379 per annum
Cleaner in Charge
Internal Applicants ONLY
Cleaner in Charge
Internal Applicants ONLY
Buckfastleigh Primary School, Buckfastleigh, Devon
-
Buckfastleigh Primary School, Buckfastleigh, Devon
Cleaner in Charge 15 hours per week (3-6pm Monday to Friday) Term time including non-pupil days plus 2 weeks
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £9,338.00 - £9,637.00 Annually (Actual)
Family Support Advisor
Internal Applicants ONLY
Family Support Advisor
Internal Applicants ONLY
Morley Meadow Primary School, Plymouth, Devon
-
Morley Meadow Primary School, Plymouth, Devon
Family Support Advisor: Part-Time Permanent Position
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £26,824.00 - £29,540.00 Annually (FTE)
Wraparound Care Supervisor (After School Club)
Internal Applicants ONLY
Wraparound Care Supervisor (After School Club)
Internal Applicants ONLY
Buckfastleigh Primary School, Buckfastleigh, Devon
-
Buckfastleigh Primary School, Buckfastleigh, Devon
Wraparound Care Supervisor - After School Club. 12.1 hours per week (3.20-5.45pm)
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £6,995.00 - £7,219.00 Annually (Actual)
Classroom Teacher / English Subject Leader / Senior Leadership Team
Classroom Teacher / English Subject Leader / Senior Leadership Team
Boringdon Primary School, Plymouth, Devon
-
Boringdon Primary School, Plymouth, Devon
Classroom Teacher / English Subject Leader / Senior Leadership Team
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £31,650.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE)
MPS/UPS + TLR2a
Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)
Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)
Sherford Vale School & Nursery, Sherford, Devon
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Sherford Vale School & Nursery, Sherford, Devon
Sherford Vale School and Nursery Maternity Cover Teacher from September 2026
- Maternity Cover | Full-Time
- £32,916.00 Annually (FTE)
Learning and Health Care Support Assistant - Female (1:1 support)
Learning and Health Care Support Assistant - Female (1:1 support)
Hele's School, Plymouth, Devon
-
Hele's School, Plymouth, Devon
To work under the instruction & guidance of teaching/senior staff, usually in the classroom with the teacher, to support access to learning for the 1:1 student and in class support for the student’s...
- Fixed Term | Part-Time
- £25,583.00 - £26,403.00 Annually (FTE)
actual salary £15,899
Breakfast Club Play Worker
Breakfast Club Play Worker
Sherford Vale School & Nursery, Sherford, Devon
-
Sherford Vale School & Nursery, Sherford, Devon
Sherford Vale School and Nursery Permanent Breakfast Club Playworker 7:30am - 8:40am
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £24,796.00 Annually (FTE)
Pastoral Leader (Maternity Cover)
Pastoral Leader (Maternity Cover)
Eggbuckland Community College, Plymouth, Devon
-
Eggbuckland Community College, Plymouth, Devon
To work within the Inclusion Team to deliver outstanding pastoral provision across specified year groups. Hold responsibility for the pastoral care of the allocated year group(s) and raise complex mat...
- Fixed Term/Maternity Cover | Part-Time
- £25,715.27 - £27,919.03 Annually (Actual)
Class Teacher
Class Teacher
St Teath Community Primary School, Bodmin, Cornwall
-
St Teath Community Primary School, Bodmin, Cornwall
Class Teacher
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £31,650.00 - £43,607.00 Annually (FTE)
Exam Invigilator
Exam Invigilator
Hele's School, Plymouth, Devon
-
Hele's School, Plymouth, Devon
Invigilators are the people in examination rooms responsible for conducting examinations in the presence of the candidates. Invigilators have a key role in upholding the integrity of the external exam...
- Casual Contract | Part-Time
- NJC Grade B (scp 3), £12.85 per hour, plus holiday pay
Part Time Teaching Assistant, hours to be confirmed
Part Time Teaching Assistant, hours to be confirmed
Plympton St Maurice Primary School, Plymouth, Devon
-
Plympton St Maurice Primary School, Plymouth, Devon
We have an exciting teaching assistant post available, working 20 hours per week, working with a child in Y1 on a one to one basis. 09.15am - 3.15pm Tuesday - Friday term time only to include non-p...
- Fixed Term | Part-Time
- £11,563.00 - £12,177.00 Annually (Actual)
Fixed term until 31 August 2026 with probability of extension
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
- £24,413.00 Annually (FTE)
Actual salary pro rata £ 8911 per annum
Caretaker
Caretaker
Ashburton Primary School, Newton Abbot, Devon
-
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
Exam Invigilator
Exam Invigilator
Eggbuckland Community College, Plymouth, Devon
-
Eggbuckland Community College, Plymouth, Devon
Experienced in maintaining a secure and organized examination environment, ensuring compliance with regulations and fairness for all candidates. Skilled in monitoring, problem-solving, and providing c...
- Casual Contract | Part-Time
- £24,796.00 - £25,185.00 Annually (FTE)
Actual Salary: £12.85 per hour + 12.07% holiday pay
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 Annually (Actual)
Mealtime Assistant
Mealtime Assistant
Sherford Vale School & Nursery, Sherford, Devon
-
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)
Teacher of English (ECTs welcome to apply)
Teacher of English (ECTs welcome to apply)
Callington Community College, Callington, Cornwall
-
Callington Community College, Callington, Cornwall
A passionate and enthusiastic English teacher is sought for our high performing English Team for September 2026
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE)
Attendance Administrator
Attendance Administrator
Callington Community College, Callington, Cornwall
-
Callington Community College, Callington, Cornwall
Attendance Administrator at Callington Community College 30 hours per week, term time only plus 5 INSET days
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £26,824.00 - £29,540.00 Annually (FTE)
Pro rata salary of £18,627- £20,514per annum
Let us know you are interested in working with us by joining our Talent Pool.
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