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 Woodford Primary School

Westcountry Schools Trust, Plymouth, Devon

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

New SHARE

New • Apply by 9:00am, Tuesday 14th Apr, 2026 • Job start: 01 September 2026

Nursery (Preschool) Lead

St Teath Community Primary School, Bodmin, Cornwall

St Teath Community Primary School, Bodmin, Cornwall Nursery (Preschool) Lead Practitioner: Permanent | Full-Time; £26,403.00 - £31,023.00 Annually (Actual)

New SHARE

New • Apply by Midnight, Monday 20th Apr, 2026 • Suitable for ECTs

Teacher of Science

Callington Community College, Callington, Cornwall

Callington Community College, Callington, Cornwall We are seeking a passionate and inspirational Teacher of Science to join our thriving Science Department at Callington Community College.: Permanent | Full-Time; MPS/UPS

New SHARE

New • Apply by 8:00am, Monday 30th Mar, 2026 • Job start: September 2026 • Suitable for ECTs

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)

New SHARE

New • Apply by 9:00am, Thursday 2nd Apr, 2026 • Job start: ASAP • Driving licence required

Finance Officer (Maternity Cover)

Hele's School, Plymouth, Devon

Hele's School, Plymouth, Devon Working as part of the Finance Team providing support to Westcountry Schools Trust as a whole. This will be achieved within Academy Financial Procedures whilst ensuring internal and external deadlines...: Maternity Cover | Part-Time; £26,824.00 - £29,540.00 Annually (FTE)
NJC Grade D, scp 8-14 (Actual salary £13,039 per annum)

New SHARE

New • Apply by 9:00am, Monday 27th Apr, 2026 • Job start: June 2026

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

New SHARE

New • Apply by 9:00am, Monday 20th Apr, 2026 • Job start: September 2026 or earlier if available

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)

New SHARE

New • Apply by Midnight, Monday 30th Mar, 2026 • Job start: 20/04/2026

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)

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New • Apply by Midnight, Monday 30th Mar, 2026 • Job start: 20/04/2026

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

New SHARE

New • Apply by 9:00am, Monday 20th Apr, 2026 • Job start: September 2026

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)

New SHARE

New • Apply by 9:00am, Monday 20th Apr, 2026

Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Sherford Vale School & Nursery, Sherford, Devon

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)

New SHARE

New • Apply by 9:00am, Monday 20th Apr, 2026 • Job start: September 2026 • Suitable for ECTs

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

New SHARE

New • Apply by 9:00am, Monday 20th Apr, 2026 • Job start: As soon as possible

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, Tuesday 21st Apr, 2026

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

New SHARE

New • Apply by 5:00pm, Thursday 2nd Apr, 2026 • Job start: ASAP

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Ashburton Primary School

Primary, Mixed (4 - 11 years) Whistley Hill, Ashburton, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ13 7DW

1 vacancy

Caretaker (Closing: 05:00pm, Thursday 2nd Apr, 2026)

Austin Farm Academy

Primary, Mixed (5 - 11 years) Delamere Road, Eggbuckland, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 5XQ

Boringdon Primary School

Primary, Mixed (3 - 11 years) Courtland Crescent, Plympton, Plymouth, Devon, PL7 4HJ

1 vacancy

Classroom Teacher / English Subject Leader / Senior Leadership Team (Closing: 09:00am, Monday 20th Apr, 2026)

Buckfastleigh Primary School

Primary, Mixed (4 - 11 years) Bossell Road, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0DD

2 vacancies

Callington Community College

Secondary, Mixed (11 - 18 years) Launceston Road, Callington, Cornwall, PL17 7DR

1 vacancy

Teacher of Science (Closing: 08:00am, Monday 30th Mar, 2026)

Secondary Intervention Teacher – Numeracy (Closing: 09:00am, Monday 20th Apr, 2026)

Nursery (Preschool) Lead (Closing: Midnight, Monday 20th Apr, 2026)