Recruitment update:

We are delighted to inform you of the following exciting career opportunities within our Trust:- 

Clerk to Trust Board & Governance Officer- Working as part of WeST’s Core Services Team, this role will support the Company Secretary (Chief Financial Officer) and Clerks of Local Governing Boards in ensuring the effectiveness of corporate governance, and the Chair of the Trust Board and Chairs of Trust Committees with committee administration. The ideal candidate will have a background in providing governance and high-level administrative support to senior leaders/managers within a highly regulated framework. Full training and development will be provided to the right candidate to progress successfully in this role. For more information go here. Completed applications should be submitted to recruitment@westst.org.uk by midnight (GMT) on Monday 12^th April 2021.

WeST staff are also able to apply for this position as a 12 month secondment with the prior agreement of their line manager. Further details of the secondment and how to apply can be found here. The job description is available here. 

HR Officer/Advisor - The post holder will provide advice and support on a broad range of employee relations matters helping to ensure timely progression of queries and cases in line with Trust policies, employment legislation and best practice guidance. Stakeholder management is key and there will be a high level of interaction with customers at all levels in the provision of advice and guidance. You should be qualified to at least Associate CIPD level, with demonstrable experience of providing advice and guidance about employee relations issues in a customer facing HR environment. You will be a strong team player with the ability to work on your own initiative and make judgements within the boundaries of the role, along with a knowledge of a broad range of HR practices and procedures acquired through training and experience. For more information go to our website here. Closing date for applications: Friday, 9 April, 9.00am.

The Westcountry Schools Trust (WeST) is seeking to appoint an exceptional individual with vision, energy and inspirational leadership to the position of Headteacher Sherford Vale School. The headteacher will have overall responsibility for the organisation, management and conduct of the school. You will provide leadership and assist with the delivery of the WeST strategic direction to ensure the achievement of the highest possible standards of education at Sherford Vale Primary School. The role will require collaboration within and beyond Westcountry Schools Trust and a close working relationship with the Hub Leader and Director of Primary School Improvement (DPSI). The Headteacher is accountable to the Local Governing Board and to the DPSI on behalf of Westcountry Schools Trust. For more information please go to our website here. Closing date: 22nd April at noon. 

Plymstock School have the following vacancies:-

ICT NETWORK MANAGER - required as soon as possible. Permanent - 37 hours per week x All year round (52 weeks). Grade G (SCP 26-29) £30,451 to £32,910. Plymstock are looking to recruit an ICT Network Manager to develop and implement the ICT service and support function for the school collaboratively with Westcountry Schools Trust (WeST), as required by the Senior management team. The post holder will manage the optimisation of the day to day delivery of ICT services and support through a managed service model. Closing Date: 9am - Tuesday 20 April 2021. Interview Date: Thursday 29 April 2021. 

DEPUTY HEADTEACHER – CURRICULUM – L21 – 25 – From September 2021. Plymstock are seeking to appoint an outstanding and inspiring senior leader with a passion for the successful education and well-being of young people. Plymstock have an exciting opportunity for a Deputy Headteacher to embed a clear strategic vision for the synergy of curriculum design, teaching, learning and assessment to provide coherent and ambitious delivery across the school. Closing Date: 9am – Wednesday 21 April 2021. Interviews: Week commencing Monday 26 April 2021. 

Data Manager – required as soon as possible. Permanent – 37 hours pw x 41 weeks pa (includes 2 mandatory weeks during the summer holidays for exams results weeks). Salary – Grade E - Plymouth SCP 15 - 20  (Actual pro-rata salary £21,194 - £23,400) (FTE Salary £23,541 – £25,991). Plymstock have an exciting opportunity for a talented and highly experienced Data Manager to join their school, taking responsibility for gathering, interpreting and presenting student data using our MIS system, SIMS. Closing Date: 9am – Friday 23 April 2021. Interview Date: To be confirmed. 

For further information please visit Plymstock's website here. 

Class Teacher Vacancies Required for September 2021:-

Full Time Permanent – MPS 1-6 

Full Time Temporary One Year Fixed Term MPS 1-6

Oreston Community Academy are looking to appoint enthusiastic and motivated Class Teachers.  These are on a full-time permanent basis or full-time fixed term temporary contract for one year. To apply for either position, please complete an application form that can be found on the school website here and send completed application forms to admin@oreston.com. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. Closing date: Tuesday 20^th April at 9.00am. Interview date:  Wednesday 28^th April.  

South Dartmoor and the Atrium are looking for a Head of Modern Foreign Languages. This is a full time, permanent position. The successful candidate will work closely with the Senior team and fellow Heads of Departments to deliver high quality lessons and opportunities to Key Stage 3, 4 and 5 students. For more information and to apply for this post, please visit here. Closing date: Friday 23 April 2021 at 8.00 am. Interviews will be held during the week beginning Monday 26 April 2021. South Dartmoor Community College & the Atrium are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will require an enhanced DBS check.

Chaddlewood Primary School would like to recruit a Primary Teacher for a full time position from September 2021. You will have the drive and enthusiasm to provide the best possible learning opportunities, inside and outside of the classroom, for our children. If you can enrich our teaching team with enthusiasm, ideas and a passion for making children’s school experience exciting and challenging then we would welcome your application. Please visit our website here for further details and a downloadable application form. Closing date: Friday 30th April 2021 at 9am. Interviews will be held in the week beginning 17th May 2021. Chaddlewood is committed to safer recruitment of teachers and the welfare of our children. Any offer of a post is subject to excellent references and an enhanced DBS check.

Coombe Dean School are looking for the following vacancies:-

Careers Mentor - The role will involve you working within the school’s Pastoral system to provide impartial careers education, information, advice and guidance to students, to advise on the delivery of quality careers education ensuring students have a wide range of opportunities and experiences provided to explore Key Stage 4, Post 16 and Post 18 pathways. Closing Date: 19th April 2021 at 9am. For more information go here. 

Teacher of Spanish and French - You will be well-qualified, creative and an innovative teacher of MFL to join a well-resourced department. You will: be committed to helping all students succeed, be able to convey your love of your subject(s) to your students, be a good team player and use ICT effectively to engage and motivate students. Closing date: 19th April 2021 9am. For more information go here. 

Coombe Dean School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

EYFS Class Teacher. Full Time Permanent – Salary/Grade: MPS/UPS. Required for September 2021. Are you looking to join a creative and very supportive team who work together to provide an exciting and enriching curriculum for highly engaged and motivated children? Glen Park Primary are looking for someone to join their highly successful Early Years team. This is a great opportunity for either an experienced Early Years practitioner or someone who is seeking their first teaching experience within a nurturing and thriving early years environment. Visits to the school to find out more about what we can offer, are recommended and most welcome. To arrange a visit, please contact the school office on 01752 339073. An application form and further details can be found on our website here. Closing date: noon on Wednesday 28^th April. Glen Park Primary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.

CLEANING SUPERVISOR - Required as soon as possible. Permanent, Grade C (scp5-7) – Pro rata of £19,312 - £20,092 pa (Actual part time salary £8223). Monday – Friday, 2.30pm – 6.00pm. 17.5 hours pw x 41 weeks pa (term time plus 3 weeks in the school holidays). We have a current vacancy for a suitably qualified Cleaning Supervisor. Further information, including key requirements of the role, job description and application form, can be found on our website www.heles.plymouth.sch.uk. This post will be subject to a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure. Closing date: 18^th April 2021, Interviews scheduled for 22^nd April 2021. For more information please go here.