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
Head of Finance
Head of Finance
SAST, Sherborne
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SAST, Sherborne
An exciting opportunity has arisen within SAST, we are looking to appoint an experienced Head of Finance to join our Trust.
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £63,050.00 - £70,936.00 Annually (Actual)
Grade 16, Point 53 – 59: £63,050 - £70,936 per annum
Teaching Assistant
Teaching Assistant
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Sherborne, Dorset
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St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Sherborne, Dorset
St Andrew's Primary School have an exciting opportunity for a hardworking, dedicated and creative Teaching Assistant, to join their outstanding team
- Fixed Term | Full-Time
- £18,730.00 - £19,027.00 Annually (Actual)
Grade 5, Scale Point 5 - 6 (subject to experience)
1:1 Teaching Assistant
1:1 Teaching Assistant
King Arthur's School, Wincanton, Somerset
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King Arthur's School, Wincanton, Somerset
We are looking for a positive and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a 1:1 Teaching Assistant
- Fixed Term | Part-Time
- £17,001.00 - £17,271.00 Annually (Actual)
Grade 5, Scale Point 5-6
1:1 Teaching Assistant
1:1 Teaching Assistant
King Arthur's School, Wincanton, Somerset
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King Arthur's School, Wincanton, Somerset
We are looking for a positive and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a 1:1 Teaching Assistant
- Fixed Term | Part-Time
- £7,492.00 - £7,610.00 Annually (Actual)
Grade 5, Scale Point 5-6
Midday Supervisor
Midday Supervisor
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Bradford Abbas, Sherborne, Dorset
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St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Bradford Abbas, Sherborne, Dorset
St Mary's Primary School are looking to appoint an enthusiastic Midday Supervisor to join the team to support children at lunchtimes.
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £4,061.00 Annually (Actual)
Grade 1, Scale Point 2
Class Teacher
Class Teacher
Thornford CofE Primary School, Sherborne, Dorset
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Thornford CofE Primary School, Sherborne, Dorset
We are looking to appoint an outstanding Teacher or ECT with energy and enthusiasm who has a love for working with young people to join a Year 3 & 4 class at our school.
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £31,650.00 - £43,607.00 Annually (Actual)
Teachers’ Main Pay Scales: M1 – M6
Teaching Assistant
Teaching Assistant
St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, Child Okeford, Blandford Forum, Dorset
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St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, Child Okeford, Blandford Forum, Dorset
We are looking to appoint an outstanding Learning Support Mentor with energy and enthusiasm and a love for working with young people to join our school.
- Fixed Term | Part-Time
- £15,992.00 - £16,246.00 Annually (Actual)
Grade 5, Scale Point 5-6 (depending on experience)
Learning Support Mentor
Learning Support Mentor
Shaftesbury School, Shaftesbury, Dorset
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Shaftesbury School, Shaftesbury, Dorset
We are seeking to appoint an outstanding, empathetic individual, to join our team. As a Learning Support Mentor, you will be required to act as a positive role model to our students.
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £17,289.00 Annually (Actual)
Grade 5, Scale Point 5: £17,289 per annum
Class Teacher
Class Teacher
Harbour Vale School, Sherborne, Dorset
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Harbour Vale School, Sherborne, Dorset
We are seeking to appoint an ambitious, creative and inspiring Teacher (experience of teaching Art would be advantageous) with energy, enthusiasm and a love of teaching to join our team.
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £12,660.00 - £17,442.00 Annually (Actual)
Main Pay Range Teachers Pay – M1-M6
Teaching Assistant
Teaching Assistant
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Bradford Abbas, Sherborne, Dorset
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St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Bradford Abbas, Sherborne, Dorset
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and resourceful Teaching Assistant to join our KS2 team at St Mary’s Primary School, on a fixed-term basis until July 2025.
- Fixed Term | Part-Time
- £12,102.00 - £12,294.00 Annually (Actual)
Grade 5, Point 5-6: 12,102 -12,294 per annum (subject to experience)
Let us know you are interested in working with us by joining our Talent Pool.
Part of SAST
SAST Vacancies
Head of Finance
Head of Finance
SAST, Sherborne
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SAST, Sherborne
An exciting opportunity has arisen within SAST, we are looking to appoint an experienced Head of Finance to join our Trust.
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £63,050.00 - £70,936.00 Annually (Actual)
Grade 16, Point 53 – 59: £63,050 - £70,936 per annum
Teaching Assistant
Teaching Assistant
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Sherborne, Dorset
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St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Sherborne, Dorset
St Andrew's Primary School have an exciting opportunity for a hardworking, dedicated and creative Teaching Assistant, to join their outstanding team
- Fixed Term | Full-Time
- £18,730.00 - £19,027.00 Annually (Actual)
Grade 5, Scale Point 5 - 6 (subject to experience)
1:1 Teaching Assistant
1:1 Teaching Assistant
King Arthur's School, Wincanton, Somerset
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King Arthur's School, Wincanton, Somerset
We are looking for a positive and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a 1:1 Teaching Assistant
- Fixed Term | Part-Time
- £17,001.00 - £17,271.00 Annually (Actual)
Grade 5, Scale Point 5-6
1:1 Teaching Assistant
1:1 Teaching Assistant
King Arthur's School, Wincanton, Somerset
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King Arthur's School, Wincanton, Somerset
We are looking for a positive and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a 1:1 Teaching Assistant
- Fixed Term | Part-Time
- £7,492.00 - £7,610.00 Annually (Actual)
Grade 5, Scale Point 5-6
Midday Supervisor
Midday Supervisor
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Bradford Abbas, Sherborne, Dorset
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St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Bradford Abbas, Sherborne, Dorset
St Mary's Primary School are looking to appoint an enthusiastic Midday Supervisor to join the team to support children at lunchtimes.
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £4,061.00 Annually (Actual)
Grade 1, Scale Point 2
Class Teacher
Class Teacher
Thornford CofE Primary School, Sherborne, Dorset
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Thornford CofE Primary School, Sherborne, Dorset
We are looking to appoint an outstanding Teacher or ECT with energy and enthusiasm who has a love for working with young people to join a Year 3 & 4 class at our school.
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £31,650.00 - £43,607.00 Annually (Actual)
Teachers’ Main Pay Scales: M1 – M6
Teaching Assistant
Teaching Assistant
St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, Child Okeford, Blandford Forum, Dorset
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St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, Child Okeford, Blandford Forum, Dorset
We are looking to appoint an outstanding Learning Support Mentor with energy and enthusiasm and a love for working with young people to join our school.
- Fixed Term | Part-Time
- £15,992.00 - £16,246.00 Annually (Actual)
Grade 5, Scale Point 5-6 (depending on experience)
Learning Support Mentor
Learning Support Mentor
Shaftesbury School, Shaftesbury, Dorset
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Shaftesbury School, Shaftesbury, Dorset
We are seeking to appoint an outstanding, empathetic individual, to join our team. As a Learning Support Mentor, you will be required to act as a positive role model to our students.
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £17,289.00 Annually (Actual)
Grade 5, Scale Point 5: £17,289 per annum
Class Teacher
Class Teacher
Harbour Vale School, Sherborne, Dorset
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Harbour Vale School, Sherborne, Dorset
We are seeking to appoint an ambitious, creative and inspiring Teacher (experience of teaching Art would be advantageous) with energy, enthusiasm and a love of teaching to join our team.
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £12,660.00 - £17,442.00 Annually (Actual)
Main Pay Range Teachers Pay – M1-M6
Teaching Assistant
Teaching Assistant
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Bradford Abbas, Sherborne, Dorset
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St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Bradford Abbas, Sherborne, Dorset
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and resourceful Teaching Assistant to join our KS2 team at St Mary’s Primary School, on a fixed-term basis until July 2025.
- Fixed Term | Part-Time
- £12,102.00 - £12,294.00 Annually (Actual)
Grade 5, Point 5-6: 12,102 -12,294 per annum (subject to experience)
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.
