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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: 

WeST are looking for a Senior Administrator for our School Improvement Team. If you are dedicated and highly proficient in the delivery of business administration to a dedicated team, this post provides an exciting opportunity to develop your career in the education sector. This role involves working closely with our Directors of Education and the wider School Improvement team, calling for the ability to work independently with a high level of initiative and accuracy. The ideal candidate will also have a strong administrative background with excellent project management, written and verbal communication skills and ability to remain calm and controlled in a demanding and constantly changing environment. For more information, please go here. Closing date: 9am (GMT) on Monday 17^th January 2022. 

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.

Glen Park Primary School are looking to appoint an excellent Office Manager to join their hardworking and successful team. Glen Park are looking for a strong and experienced candidate who can support their School Business manager and school leadership team in all aspects of school administration. For more information on this role, please go here. Closing date: noon on Monday 17^th January 2021. 

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. 

Caretaker (multi-site) - required as soon as possible - Permanent – 37 hours per week x All year round (52 weeks)    Grade C (SCP 5 - 7 ) £19,312 - £20,092. Plymstock are looking to recruit a Caretaker to join their Premises Team, undertaking maintenance tasks both reactive and planned, as directed by the Premises Manager. The successful candidate will undertake inspections of the school and resolve any findings as well as being responsible for security lockdown and opening of the school premises. Closing Date: 9am – Wednesday 19 January 2022. 

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

Hele's School are looking for an exceptional Finance Officer, 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, please go here. Closing date: Midnight, 16^th January 2022. 

Callington Community College are looking for the following vacancies: 

A well-qualified and experienced SENDCO to join their team with a passion for working with young people to ensure they receive the education they deserve. You will be an exemplary practitioner with a proven record of expertise in Special Educational Needs. Closing date: Friday 14 January 2022. 

A Curriculum Leader of Social Sciences at Callington Community College. Social Sciences (Sociology, Criminology and Psychology) are a popular choice for students at both GCSE and A-Level at the College. Closing date: Friday 14 January 2022. 

Callington are looking for a talented, enthusiastic and inspirational Teacher of History, with outstanding interpersonal skills. Callington expects successful candidate to be able to teach all levels throughout the school from Year 7 to A-Level Teacher of History. Closing date: Friday 21 January 2022. 

An exceptional individual to join the existing team of Teaching Assistants at Callington Community College. All the Teaching Assistants play an important role in assisting with support for students to enable them to access the curriculum Teaching Assistant. Closing date: Friday 7 January 2022. 

Sports Centre Manager to be responsible for the operational management of the Sports Centre. The post holder will monitor access to all sports facilities, providing adequate safety to the sports estate, equipment, staff and users. Closing date: Monday 17 January 2022. 

A talented, enthusiastic and inspirational candidate, with outstanding interpersonal skills, to teach Geography. Callington would expect the successful candidate to be able to teach all levels throughout the school from Year 7 to A-Level. Closing date: Friday 21 January 2022. 

For more information on all vacancies, please go here. 

South Dartmoor Community College are looking for the following vacancies: 

Operations Manager - the Operations Manager will be working in a fast-paced environment, overseeing the College’s support services and reporting directly to the Executive Head teacher. They will be one of the College’s leading support staff professionals, working as part of the College’s Senior Leadership Team to assist the Executive Head teacher in their duties, whilst working with wider Trust colleagues to ensure alignment with WeST Strategy. Closing Date: Monday 17 January 2021 at 8.00 am.

Exams Officer - The successful candidate will be hardworking, self-motivated and enjoy working in a team as well as under their own initiative. Previous experience within this area would be advantageous. You will be a committed and loyal individual; with high expectations and an unwavering determination to get the best for students. Closing Date: Monday, 10 January 2022 at 8.00 am. 

Head of Year (Non-Teaching) - This is a full time, permanent position, with the year group to be determined on appointment. The successful candidate will work closely with the Directors of Key Stages and the Assistant Head teachers for Progress and Culture to ensure all students within their year group fulfil their potential. Closing Date: Tuesday 25 January 2022. 

Teacher (Lead CAIRB – SEND) - The successful candidate will work closely with the school SENDCo in leading the day to day SEND provision across the school. They will also take the lead role in the Communication and Interaction Resource Base (CAIRB). The CAIRB is a 0-25 provision for students with Communication and Interaction needs, all of whom are Autistic. They will have experience of working with children with Autism and an awareness of the challenges these students face within a mainstream environment, in addition to a comprehensive understanding of whole school SEND needs and provision. Closing Date: Tuesday 25 January 2022, 8.00 am. 

For more information on all vacancies, please go here.