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 12th 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 Learning Institute is seeking to appoint a part-time HR Administrator who will be work in a fast-paced environment and undertakine the full range of contractual administrative and payroll/pension-related tasks. The post holder will be the first point of contact for contractual and payroll queries, liaising with our payroll/pension providers and acting as the lead administrator for The Learning Institute recruitment, selection and on-boarding. The HR Administrator will work closely with the Trust HR Team and provide a range of employee related administration including updating and maintaining employee records. For further details please go here. Completed applications should be submitted to recruitment@westst.org.uk by midnight on the 29th March 2021.
Plymstock School are looking for an 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
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 20th April at 9.00am. Interview date: Wednesday 28th April.
South Dartmoor Community College and the Atrium have the following vacancies:-
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.
Director of Keystage - This is a full time, permanent position, with the Key Stage (3 or 4) to be determined on appointment. The successful candidate will work closely with the Senior team, Heads of Department and Year Leaders to ensure every student reaches his/her full potential. The successful candidate will be a hard-working individual; a teacher with high expectations and an unwavering determination to get the best outcomes for students. For more information and to apply for this post, please visit here. Closing date: Friday 26 March 2021 at 8.00 am. Interviews will be held during the week beginning Monday 29 March 2021.
Assistant Head Teacher - This exciting opportunity has arisen through the new, closer affiliation of the two schools and the continued drive to raise standards. The role will suit an experienced middle or senior leader with an aspiration to progress ultimately to Headship. S/He needs to be able to demonstrate exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills, as well as a clear vision for the role. The successful candidate will have considerable experience leading high performing teams and achieving the very best student outcomes. For more information and to apply for this post, please visit here. Closing date: Friday 26 March 2021, 8.00am. Interviews will be held during the week beginning Monday 29 March 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.
Stowford School are looking to appoint a Teacher. Stowford are looking for someone to join their team who will teach full time and demonstrate passion and enthusiasm for achieving both the best for the children in their class and playing their part in our successful staff team on our forward journey. The role is specifically to support the school in COVID catch up. Please go to the website here for more information. Closing date: 9am on Thursday 25th March 2021. Interviews will be held on Tuesday 30th March 2021. Stowford are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this post.
Coombe Dean School are seeking to recruit an outstanding Careers Mentor to join their team. This permanent position will be 37 hours per week, 38 weeks per annum. Grade D £20,493-£23,080 pro rata. 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. For more information, go here. Closing date: 29th March 2021 09:00 AM. Coombe Dean School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Therefore, the successful candidate will be subject to 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.