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

Executive Assistant to the Principal

Ivybridge Community College, Ivybridge, Devon

Ivybridge Community College, Ivybridge, Devon We are looking to appoint an Executive Assistant to the Principal to ensure the smooth operation, reputation and effectiveness of the Principal’s work at Ivybridge Community College.: Permanent | Full-Time; £33,699.00 - £36,363.00 Annually (Actual)
Plymouth Grade F, (SCP 22 – 25)

New SHARE

New • Apply by 9:00am, Monday 23rd Mar, 2026 • Job start: April 2026

Teacher of Geography (ECTs welcome to apply)

Callington Community College, Callington, Cornwall

Callington Community College, Callington, Cornwall A passionate and enthusiastic Geography teacher is sought for our high performing Geography department for September 2026.: Permanent | Full-Time; £32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (FTE)
Teacher MPS

New SHARE

New • Apply by 9:00am, Monday 23rd Mar, 2026 • Job start: September 2026 • Suitable for ECTs

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

New SHARE

New • Apply by 9:00am, Monday 23rd Mar, 2026 • Job start: As soon as possible

Intervention Coordinator

Ivybridge Community College, Ivybridge, Devon

Ivybridge Community College, Ivybridge, Devon We are looking to appoint an Intervention Coordinator within the Inclusion Department at Ivybridge Community College.: Fixed Term | Part-Time; £22,429.00 - £24,400.00 Annually (Actual)
Devon Legacy Pay Scales range, Grade D (SCP 8 – 12)

New SHARE

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

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)

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New • Apply by 9:00am, Wednesday 25th Mar, 2026 • Job start: As soon as possible

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)

New SHARE

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

Behaviour Support Coordinator

Plymstock School, Plymouth, Devon

Plymstock School, Plymouth, Devon We are seeking an exceptional individual to the post of Behaviour Coordinator based at Plymstock School. Under the Direction of the Behaviour Lead, within an agreed system of supervision, the post ho...: Permanent | Full-Time; £22,974.50 - £25,300.73 Annually (Actual)
Plymouth NJC Grade D, SCP 8-14 FTE £26,824 to £29,540

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New • Apply by 9:00am, Friday 13th Mar, 2026 • Job start: As soon as possible

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

Behaviour Support Coordinator

Eggbuckland Community College, Plymouth, Devon

Eggbuckland Community College, Plymouth, Devon The post holder is responsible for the effective day-to-day organisation, coordination, supervision of students and support of The Compass. Implementing agreed work programmes with individuals and gro...: Permanent | Part-Time; £22,974.50 - £25,300.73 Annually (Actual)

New SHARE

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

New SHARE

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

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

New SHARE

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

Resource Assistant – English Department

Ivybridge Community College, Ivybridge, Devon

Ivybridge Community College, Ivybridge, Devon We are looking to appoint a Resource Assistant within the English Department at Ivybridge Community College.: Permanent | Part-Time; £11,273.00 - £11,872.00 Annually (Actual)
Devon Legacy Pay Scales, (Grade C, SCP 5-7)

New SHARE

New • Apply by 9:00am, Monday 23rd Mar, 2026

Higher Level Teaching Assistant / Playworker, Fixed Term until 31st August 2026

Oreston Community Academy, Plymouth, Devon

Oreston Community Academy, Plymouth, Devon Higher Level Teaching Assistant and Playworker required on a Fixed Term basis until 31st August 2026. Possibility of a permanent role. HLTA - 30.1 hours per week Playworker - Contractual overtime, ...: Fixed Term | Part-Time; £21,190.00 - £23,006.00 Annually (Actual)
HLTA - Plymouth Grade E / Playworker - Plymouth Grade A (Contractual Overtime 13 days)

New SHARE

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

Nursery Practitioner

Sherford Vale School & Nursery, Sherford, Devon

Sherford Vale School & Nursery, Sherford, Devon Sherford Vale School & Nursery 32.5 hours, 39 weeks per year Grade C Point 5-7: Permanent | Not Applicable; £25,583.00 Annually (FTE)

New SHARE

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

New SHARE

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

Cleaner

Otterham Community Primary School, Camelford, Cornwall

Otterham Community Primary School, Camelford, Cornwall Otterham School is looking to appoint a part time Cleaner to work 15 hours per week Monday to Friday between the hours of 3pm and 7pm. This is a term time only contract plus an additional 3 weeks to b...: Fixed Term | Part-Time; £24,415.00 Annually (FTE)
Actual salary: £9016 per annum = £12.65 per hour

New SHARE

New • Apply by Midday, Friday 20th Mar, 2026

TEACHING ASSISTANT - 30 Hours Per Week (Term Time Only)

Otterham Community Primary School, Camelford, Cornwall

Otterham Community Primary School, Camelford, Cornwall An exciting opportunity has arisen to become a Teaching Assistant at Otterham School. Experience of working with EYFS/KS1 children is essential for this position and having paediatric first aid train...: Fixed Term | Part-Time; £24,415.00 - £24,796.00 Annually (FTE)

New SHARE

New • Apply by Midday, Friday 20th Mar, 2026 • Job start: As soon as possible

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

Exam Invigilator (Closing: 09:00am, Monday 23rd Mar, 2026)

Higher Level Teaching Assistant / Playworker, Fixed Term until 31st August 2026 (Closing: 09:00am, Friday 13th Mar, 2026)

Nursery Practitioner (Closing: 09:00am, Monday 16th Mar, 2026)

Sir James Smith's School

Secondary, Mixed (11 - 16 years) Dark Lane, Camelford, Cornwall, PL32 9UJ

1 vacancy

Casual Exam Invigilator (Closing: Midnight, Tuesday 31st Mar, 2026)

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