SAST
About SAST
We are a family of 18 schools across Dorset and Somerset, working together to deliver educational excellence for all of the children within our communities.
Our Mission
Flourishing Children
At the heart of the vision are the children. SAST is dedicated to helping every child flourish —academically, emotionally, and socially. This involves fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where students feel safe, encouraged, and inspired to grow. By focusing on individual strengths, talents, and wellbeing, we aim to develop confident, capable young people who are prepared for the challenges and opportunities of life.
Flourishing Schools
Flourishing schools are learning communities. SAST recognises that strong, dynamic schools are essential for effective learning. We want our schools to be vibrant educational environments where leaders, teachers, and support staff, work collaboratively to deliver excellent outcomes. Through innovative teaching practices, continuous professional development, and a focus on wellbeing, SAST schools aim to be beacons of educational excellence, offering a holistic experience that goes beyond the classroom.
Flourishing Communities
SAST believes that schools are at the heart of their communities. When schools thrive, so do the neighbourhoods and families around them. The “Flourishing Communities” aspect of our mission emphasises the role of schools as hubs of local life, fostering strong relationships with parents, local organisations, and businesses. By engaging with and contributing to the community, SAST hopes to create a cycle of positive impact, where education not only benefits individuals but strengthens the community.
Together, these three pillars encapsulate SAST’s commitment to creating an environment where everyone can flourish in harmony.
Our schools are in one of the most beautiful regions of the country, with Sherborne itself being described as ‘one of the most drop-dead-gorgeous towns in the country’ and having the feel of ‘a small cathedral city’. It is a centre of excellence for education with a wide range of state and private schools in the area. There are easy road and direct rail links to London, Bath, Bristol, Exeter and the glorious Dorset coast and countryside. It is a great area in which to live, offering something for everyone.
SAST Vacancies
Trust Cluster Estates Manager
Trust Cluster Estates Manager
SAST, Sherborne, Dorset
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SAST, Sherborne, Dorset
Passionate about creating safe, high-quality school environments? Join us as a Trust Cluster Estates Manager and lead dedicated site teams, drive improvement projects, and shape the learning spaces of...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £44,075.00 - £50,269.00 Annually (FTE)
Grade 12, Point 33-39: £44,075 - £50,269 per annum (subject to experience)
Teacher of Maths
Teacher of Maths
The Gryphon School, Sherborne, Dorset
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The Gryphon School, Sherborne, Dorset
We're looking for an outstanding Teacher of Maths to join our committed and hard-working department. Applications are welcome from both experienced teachers and ECTs.
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual)
Teachers' Pay Scales: M1 – UPS3
Childcare Assistant (Breakfast Club)
Childcare Assistant (Breakfast Club)
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Shaftesbury, Dorset
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St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Shaftesbury, Dorset
Join our friendly breakfast club team as a Childcare Assistant — helping children learn, play, and grow in a fun, supportive environment.
- Fixed Term/Term Time Only | Part-Time
- £2,837.00 Annually (Actual)
Grade 3, Scale Point 3
Senior Learning Support Mentor
Senior Learning Support Mentor
Shaftesbury School, Shaftesbury, Dorset
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Shaftesbury School, Shaftesbury, Dorset
Are you passionate about inclusion and supporting young people with SEN and able to build positive, supportive relationships with pupils? We'd love for you to join our team!
- Permanent | Part-Time/Full-Time
- £20,267.00 - £22,319.00 Annually (Actual)
Grade 7, Point 8-14: The salary above is calculated on working a 32.5 hour week
1:1 Learning Support Mentor
1:1 Learning Support Mentor
The Gryphon School, Sherborne, Dorset
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The Gryphon School, Sherborne, Dorset
Are you motivated to play a key role in shaping young minds and supporting their development? We'd love to have you join our team!
- Fixed Term/Term Time Only | Full-Time
- £19,329.00 - £19,636.00 Annually (Actual)
Grade 5, Point 5 - 6: £19,329 - £19,636 per annum (subject to experience)
Science Technician
Science Technician
Shaftesbury School, Shaftesbury, Dorset
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Shaftesbury School, Shaftesbury, Dorset
Do you have good organisation skills and a love for Science? We're looking for a Science Technician to join our team and it could be you!
- Permanent/Term Time Only | Full-Time
- £19,032.00 - £19,334.00 Annually (Actual)
Grade 5, Point 5-6
Class Teacher
Class Teacher
Sherborne Primary School, Sherborne, Dorset
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Sherborne Primary School, Sherborne, Dorset
We are looking to appoint an outstanding KS1 Teacher, with energy and enthusiasm who has a love for working with young people to join our school.
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual)
Teachers' Pay Scales: M1 – UPS3
Design & Technology (DT) Technician
Design & Technology (DT) Technician
Shaftesbury School, Shaftesbury, Dorset
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Shaftesbury School, Shaftesbury, Dorset
Are you organised and creative? Become our new DT Technician and play a vital role in supporting exciting, practical learning across the DT curriculum.
- Permanent/Term Time Only | Part-Time
- £6,734.00 - £6,841.00 Annually (Actual)
Grade 5, Point 5-6: £6,734 - £6,841 per annum (subject to experience)
Pastoral Support Officer
Pastoral Support Officer
Harbour Vale School, Sherborne, Dorset
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Harbour Vale School, Sherborne, Dorset
We are seeking a Pastoral Support Officer to become part of our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for monitoring and managing student behaviour within the school environment.
- Fixed Term | Full-Time
- £22,094.00 - £25,183.00 Annually (Actual)
Grade 8, Point 12 -20: £22,094 - £25,183 per annum (subject to experience)
Teaching Assistant
Teaching Assistant
Charlton Horethorne Church of England Primary School, Sherborne, Dorset
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Charlton Horethorne Church of England Primary School, Sherborne, Dorset
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team.
- Fixed Term | Part-Time
- £7,137.00 - £7,250.00 Annually (Actual)
Grade 5, Point 5 - 6: £7,137 - £7,250 per annum (subject to experience)
Teacher of Geography
Teacher of Geography
Shaftesbury School, Shaftesbury, Dorset
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Shaftesbury School, Shaftesbury, Dorset
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Teacher of Geography to help inspire our young people to be the best they can be
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (Actual)
Main Teachers' Pay Scales: M1 – M6
Let us know you are interested in working with us by joining our Talent Pool.
Part of SAST
SAST Vacancies
Trust Cluster Estates Manager
Trust Cluster Estates Manager
SAST, Sherborne, Dorset
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SAST, Sherborne, Dorset
Passionate about creating safe, high-quality school environments? Join us as a Trust Cluster Estates Manager and lead dedicated site teams, drive improvement projects, and shape the learning spaces of...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £44,075.00 - £50,269.00 Annually (FTE)
Grade 12, Point 33-39: £44,075 - £50,269 per annum (subject to experience)
Teacher of Maths
Teacher of Maths
The Gryphon School, Sherborne, Dorset
-
The Gryphon School, Sherborne, Dorset
We're looking for an outstanding Teacher of Maths to join our committed and hard-working department. Applications are welcome from both experienced teachers and ECTs.
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual)
Teachers' Pay Scales: M1 – UPS3
Childcare Assistant (Breakfast Club)
Childcare Assistant (Breakfast Club)
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Shaftesbury, Dorset
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St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Shaftesbury, Dorset
Join our friendly breakfast club team as a Childcare Assistant — helping children learn, play, and grow in a fun, supportive environment.
- Fixed Term/Term Time Only | Part-Time
- £2,837.00 Annually (Actual)
Grade 3, Scale Point 3
Senior Learning Support Mentor
Senior Learning Support Mentor
Shaftesbury School, Shaftesbury, Dorset
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Shaftesbury School, Shaftesbury, Dorset
Are you passionate about inclusion and supporting young people with SEN and able to build positive, supportive relationships with pupils? We'd love for you to join our team!
- Permanent | Part-Time/Full-Time
- £20,267.00 - £22,319.00 Annually (Actual)
Grade 7, Point 8-14: The salary above is calculated on working a 32.5 hour week
1:1 Learning Support Mentor
1:1 Learning Support Mentor
The Gryphon School, Sherborne, Dorset
-
The Gryphon School, Sherborne, Dorset
Are you motivated to play a key role in shaping young minds and supporting their development? We'd love to have you join our team!
- Fixed Term/Term Time Only | Full-Time
- £19,329.00 - £19,636.00 Annually (Actual)
Grade 5, Point 5 - 6: £19,329 - £19,636 per annum (subject to experience)
Science Technician
Science Technician
Shaftesbury School, Shaftesbury, Dorset
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Shaftesbury School, Shaftesbury, Dorset
Do you have good organisation skills and a love for Science? We're looking for a Science Technician to join our team and it could be you!
- Permanent/Term Time Only | Full-Time
- £19,032.00 - £19,334.00 Annually (Actual)
Grade 5, Point 5-6
Class Teacher
Class Teacher
Sherborne Primary School, Sherborne, Dorset
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Sherborne Primary School, Sherborne, Dorset
We are looking to appoint an outstanding KS1 Teacher, with energy and enthusiasm who has a love for working with young people to join our school.
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual)
Teachers' Pay Scales: M1 – UPS3
Design & Technology (DT) Technician
Design & Technology (DT) Technician
Shaftesbury School, Shaftesbury, Dorset
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Shaftesbury School, Shaftesbury, Dorset
Are you organised and creative? Become our new DT Technician and play a vital role in supporting exciting, practical learning across the DT curriculum.
- Permanent/Term Time Only | Part-Time
- £6,734.00 - £6,841.00 Annually (Actual)
Grade 5, Point 5-6: £6,734 - £6,841 per annum (subject to experience)
Pastoral Support Officer
Pastoral Support Officer
Harbour Vale School, Sherborne, Dorset
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Harbour Vale School, Sherborne, Dorset
We are seeking a Pastoral Support Officer to become part of our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for monitoring and managing student behaviour within the school environment.
- Fixed Term | Full-Time
- £22,094.00 - £25,183.00 Annually (Actual)
Grade 8, Point 12 -20: £22,094 - £25,183 per annum (subject to experience)
Teaching Assistant
Teaching Assistant
Charlton Horethorne Church of England Primary School, Sherborne, Dorset
-
Charlton Horethorne Church of England Primary School, Sherborne, Dorset
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team.
- Fixed Term | Part-Time
- £7,137.00 - £7,250.00 Annually (Actual)
Grade 5, Point 5 - 6: £7,137 - £7,250 per annum (subject to experience)
Teacher of Geography
Teacher of Geography
Shaftesbury School, Shaftesbury, Dorset
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Shaftesbury School, Shaftesbury, Dorset
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Teacher of Geography to help inspire our young people to be the best they can be
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (Actual)
Main Teachers' Pay Scales: M1 – M6
Let us know you are interested in working with us by joining our Talent Pool.
Part of SAST
Are you looking for a different role at SAST? Let us know you are interested in working with us by joining our Talent Pool.
