Welcome to Ivy Education Trust.  Our Trust is founded upon the alignment of vision and values that we hold, but equally celebrates the diversity of types and phases of schools involved.

We are committed to providing a broad, balanced and ambitious curriculum in all our schools, so that all children and young people develop the character and qualifications needed to open doors to their future success. A strong focus on developing and providing inspirational teaching and leadership in all schools, through school-to-school improvement, ensures outstanding progress and educational enjoyment for all members of the partnership’s community.

We provide support and challenge to all our schools so that our entire community of children and young people can achieve their best. The unique character of each school is celebrated and nurtured to ensure choice and variety in educational provision.  Here at the  Trust we are determined that all children should be able to attend a good or better school regardless of where they live.

The name of our Trust is inspired by the story of Dr Ivy Williams. Born in Teignbridge (Newton Abbot), in 1877, she managed what we would wish for all the children and young people of Teignbridge and surrounding area that we serve in our schools…she fulfilled her childhood dreams and ambitions. Despite those ambitions at the time seeming highly unlikely – she dared to dream, she set her sights high, she proved her doubters wrong…

On 10 May 1922 Dr Ivy Williams became the first woman to be called to the Bar (formally recognised as a qualified Barrister of Law) of England and Wales. This was despite having passed many of her qualifications in Law as early as 1903. The law and regulations at the time prevented females from formally qualifying and practising law. Changes to these laws and regulations in 1919 and 1920 saw her make her breakthrough a few years later.

Ivy Williams’ Call to the Bar had been the fulfilment of a childhood dream: both her father and her brother were lawyers; her father a solicitor and her brother a barrister. She gained qualifications from both Oxford University and the University of London. Despite her momentous and history-making call to the Bar, she decided not to practice as a Barrister. Instead, returning to Oxford University as the first ever woman in the UK to be appointed to teach law to others.

The story of Dr Ivy Williams reminds us of the famous quote from Michaelangelo:

“The greater danger for most of us lies not in setting our aim too high and falling short; but in setting our aim too low, and achieving our mark.”

The Ivy Education Trust supports and challenges all members of our learning community to dream big, aim high, and achieve more than they ever thought was possible.

Ivy Education Trust

Please select a school below to visit their website to learn more about the schools that we work with!

Cockwood Primary School

Devon, EX6 8RB

Dawlish College

Devon, EX7 0BY

Kenn Church of England Primary School

Devon, EX6 7TX

Kenton Primary School

Devon, EX16 8LX

Newton Abbot College

Devon, TQ12 2NF

Starcross Primary School

Devon, EX6 8QD

Teignmouth Community School

Devon, TQ14 9HZ

Teignmouth Primary School

Devon, TQ14 9BB

Even if we don't have a post now, we could do in the near future and we would love to contact you and tell you about it. You could be working at one of our great schools and become part of the Ivy Education Trust community. We are always interested to hear from those who find our ethos, approach to inclusivity and support of our staff fits with their idea of a great place to work. By joining our School Talent Pool we'll know you're interested in working here when a future vacancy occurs. By clicking on our logo, you can register with us today to learn more.

The Ivy Education Trust is committed to providing a broad, balanced and ambitious curriculum in all its schools, so that all children and young people develop the character and qualifications needed to open doors to their future success. A strong focus on developing and providing inspirational teaching and leadership in all schools, through school-to-school improvement, ensures outstanding progress and educational enjoyment for all members of the partnership’s community.

The Trust provides support and challenge to all its schools so that its entire community of children and young people can achieve their best. The unique character of each school is celebrated and nurtured to ensure choice and variety in educational provision. The Trust is determined that all children should be able to attend a good or better school regardless of where they live.

Mission Statement:

To improve life chances for every child and young person we serve, through broadening their opportunities and enabling them to reach their full potential.

Our aims are to provide:

a positive collaborative environment for all schools in the Trust, learning with and from each other.

a high quality, whole education with wider opportunities, unique experience and excellent outcomes.

every child and young person with the best possible learning experience to prepare them for future life.

strong and effective governance, at all levels, which supports leaders to focus on school improvement.

If you're searching for your next post, please do contact us now.  

Even if we don't have a post now, we could do in the near future and we would love to contact you and tell you about it. You could be working at one of our great schools and become part of the Ivy Education Trust community. We are always interested to hear from those who find our ethos, approach to inclusivity and support of our staff fits with their idea of a great place to work. By joining our School Talent Pool we'll know you're interested in working here when a future vacancy occurs.