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Recruitment update:

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

Westcountry Schools Trust is looking for the following vacancies: 

Two HR Professionals to join the Core Services Team as a HR Officer (permanent) & HR Advisor (3-6 months interim). Working in a fast-paced environment as part of the core HR Team, the post holders 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. For more information, please go here. Closing date: 9am Monday 20^th December. 

Finance Assistant to join our Core Services Team, based at Ivybridge Community College to support Business Units Trust wide. Westcountry Schools Trust (WeST) are looking to employ a permanent, all year-round Finance Assistant to join our Core Services Team, based at Ivybridge Community College to support Business Units Trust wide. This role would suit an individual who is hard-working and looking for their next challenge within the Education sector. For more information, please go here. Closing date: midday on Monday 20 December.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the newly established Breakwater alternative provision, and exciting collaboration between Plymouth secondary schools and Plymouth City Council as a: 

Teaching Assistant (fixed term - maternity cover)

Teaching Assistant (fixed term August 2023)

Ted Wragg Multi-Academy Trust and Westcountry Schools Trust are working in partnership to provide bespoke support to small groups of pupils in Year 7 and 8. Located at either All Saints Academy Plymouth or Eggbuckland Community College the teacher and teaching assistant, supported by Educational Psychologists and a seconded senior leader, offer a relationally-based approach to identify the academic and social barriers that are hindering the pupils’ ability to be successful in their mainstream setting. Pupils typically engage in a 10-week programme at The Breakwater, during which they maintain contact with their home-school. For more information on the above roles, please go here. Closing date: 9am on January 14, 2022.

The Learning Institute is looking to appoint an End Point Assessor for the Teacher Standard to provide opportunities for individuals and communities through high quality education, training and research programmes that challenge personal barriers and promote social inclusion. The Learning Institute believe learning should be informed by research, guided by ethics and committed to communities. The Learning Institute is an End Point Assessment Organisation for apprenticeship standards.  For more information on this role, please go here. Closing date: midnight on 16^th January 2022.

Woodford Primary School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, conscientious and self-motivated Cleaner to provide a key role in maintaining the cleanliness of our school site, ensuring a welcoming and safe environment for the whole school community. The hours will be 2 hours per day Monday to Friday during term time with a more flexible approach during the 3 week periodic clean (1-week spring break/2-week summer break) under the supervision of the Site Manager. For more information, please go here. Closing date: 21st January 2022. 

Plymstock school are looking for the following vacancies:  

Cover Supervisor – Required from January 2022. The successful candidate will enable the provision of learning to continue in the absence of the teacher, by utilising pre-prepared lesson plans.  The Cover Supervisor will effectively manage the behaviour of students and where no cover duties are required, will undertake activities to assist teachers in the delivery of the curriculum. This is a permanent, part-time post – 30 hours pw x 39 weeks pa Salary – Grade D - Plymouth SCP 8 - 14  (Actual pro-rata salary £14,229 - £16,026)  (FTE Salary £20,493 – £23,080) Closing Date: 9am – Friday 7 January 2022. 

Sports Centre Leisure Assistant – Required from January 2022. Saturday Leisure Assistant at Plymstock School Sports Centre (opportunities for additional shifts available) Plymstock have an exciting opportunity for a new member of staff to join their team as a Leisure Assistant. Plymstock are looking for a suitably qualified individual to play a key role in ensuring the success and day-to-day running of the Sports Centre.  Please see the Plymstock School website for full details or contact our Sports Centre Manager; gwilliams@plymstockschool.org.uk  Closing date: 9am Friday 14 January 2022. 

For more information on the above roles, please go here. 

Hele's School are looking for the following vacancies: 

Finance Officer – Temporary Maternity Cover 1 year - 35 hours per week, 38 weeks per year. NJC Grade D - Starting salary £16,175.48 (pro rata of £20,493 FTE) Temporary 52 Weeks Maternity Cover. Hele's wish to appoint an exceptional candidate, who possesses energy and creativity and can provide effective and efficient cover to support colleagues in our Finance department.  We would welcome applications from suitably qualified persons. There may be an opportunity for more than one year. For more information on the above roles, please go here. Closing date: 12 noon, 15^th December 2021. 

Coombe Dean School are looking for Behaviour Support to work alongside the Behaviour Support Manager, to manage the learning environment in their Reflection Room. Although candidates do not need to have specific Behaviour intervention training, they must articulate a strategic vision for the future development of our provision; have a firm commitment to inclusion; and confidence in their ability to relate to, and work effectively with, teaching and support staff in all areas of the school. They also need to demonstrate their ability to form positive relationships with students, parents and carers and external agencies. For more information, please go here. Closing date: 4th January 2022 09:00 AM. 

Ivybridge Community College are looking for the following vacancies: 

 Two exceptional individuals to join the HR team at Ivybridge Community College. The HR Administrators will undertake a full range of contractual administrative and payroll/pension-related tasks and will work alongside the HR Advisor assisting with employee queries, maintaining and updating employee records/documents and databases. Closing date for: 9am on Thursday, 16 December 2021. 

Teaching Assistant (Grade B) - The post holder will work under supervision and direction, usually within the classroom providing general support and assistance as part of a professional team, through the organisation and day to day maintenance of teaching resources and administrative support. Closing date: 9am on Tuesday, 4 January 2022. 

Teaching Assistant (Grade C) - This individual will work under the instruction and guidance of teaching/senior staff to undertake work/care/support programmes, to enable access to learning for students and to assist the teacher in the management of students and the classroom.  Work may be carried out in the classroom or may regularly take place outside the main teaching area. Closing date: 9am on Tuesday, 4 January 2022.

Learning Resource Centre Coordinator, on a fixed-term basis to cover a period of maternity leave.  This post will suit an aspirant leader. The post-holder will ensure that the Learning Resource Centre is a stimulating, challenging, supportive and safe environment for all, in addition to promoting literacy across the College, through collaboration with curriculum and pastoral leads. Closing date: 9am on Tuesday, 4 January 2022.

For more information on the above vacancies, please go here.

Secondment Opportunity at Buckfastleigh Primary School. Buckfastleigh Primary School are looking for a highly skilled Year 2 teacher with a passion for reading who can come in and continue their development of Read Write Inc Phonics while the current postholder is on maternity leave. This role would be suitable for a secondment and interested teachers are encouraged to ring the school to speak to Eddie Brown, the Headteacher. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your subject leadership skills and make a positive contribution in improving outcomes for children and influencing school improvement. You should have a great sense of humour and positive attitude to join our team at Buckfastleigh Primary School which is part of Westcountry School’s Trust. For more information, please go here. Closing date: Wednesday 5 January 2022 (12pm). 

Boringdon Primary School are looking for a Teaching Assistant join their team. Boringdon are offering a highly rewarding career with plenty of opportunities for professional development. Their enduring aim is to ensure that all staff are well trained, motivated and provided with the support they need to fulfil their roles with confidence and warmth. If you are interested, please complete an application form available from the school website here. Closing date: 2nd January 2021.