Working for the Wessex Multi-Academy Trust
The Wessex Multi-Academy trust was launched in September 2021 and is rapidly growing. As more schools join our academy trust we will be actively seeking talented, motivated people to join our team.
Details of the current opportunities we have within the MAT team and our schools will be advertised on this page.
If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Thank you for considering the Wessex Multi-Academy trust and we hope our vacancies will be of interest to you.

What happens after I have applied?
All potential candidates are required to complete an application form and submit this via email or post.
All applications must be received by midnight on the stated closing date, we are unable to accept applications submitted after this time.
Applications will then be considered with respect to the criteria outlined for the post in the Job Description, this outlines the skills, knowledge, qualifications and any additional attributes required for the role.
The Interview Process
Having applied for a post at the Wessex Multi-Academy Trust, you may be shortlisted and offered an interview.
If you are selected for an interview, we will give you as much notice as possible. All our interviews are conducted by a panel of two people or more. Depending on the post you have applied for, you may be asked to deliver a presentation or participate in a work-related test. Your interview letter will give you any relevant details.
After the interview, you will be contacted as soon as possible to inform you whether or not you have been successful.
It is our practice to advise all applicants of the outcome of their application at all stages in the process.
Job Offers
We hope you are successful at the interview. A job offer will be made to you giving you all the detail you will need about working with us.
We are required by law to ensure all staff have the right to work in the United Kingdom and if you are offered a post, we will ask you to bring proof of your ID such as a passport or birth certificate. We also require our staff to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check prior to commencing employment and in some cases, a medical questionnaire may be completed.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Personnel team using the Contact Us page or call us on 01305 231510.
Current Vacancies
Midday Supervisor - Bere Regis Primary & Pre-School
Bere Regis
Bere Regis Primary & Pre-School
£2861 - £2861
Part Time, Term Time only
Application Deadline: 27th January 2023

1:1 Teaching Assistant (initially 18.75 hours a week) - Bere Regis Primary & Pre-School
Bere Regis
Bere Regis Primary & Pre-School
£8979 - £14894
Term Time only
Application Deadline: 27th January 2023

1:1 Teaching Assistant (30 hours a week) - Bere Regis Primary & Pre-School
Bere Regis
Bere Regis Primary & Pre-School
£14366 - £14894
Term Time only
Application Deadline: 27th January 2023

Finance Officer - Piddle Valley CE First School
Puddletown
Piddle Valley CE First School
£6258 - £6607
12 hours per week, Term Time Only plus 2 weeks
Application Deadline: 27th January 2023

KS3 English Teacher (Maternity Cover) - St Mary's CE Middle School, Puddletown
Puddletown
St Mary's CE Middle School
£28000 - £38810
3 days per week, fixed term
Application Deadline: 29th January 2023

Attendance Officer - The Purbeck School
Purbeck
The Purbeck School
£20577
37 Hours per week, term time only plus one inset day
Application Deadline: 30January 2023

Cover Supervisor - The Purbeck School
Purbeck
The Purbeck School
£14962 - £15797
30 hours per week, Term Time Only
Application Deadline: 30th January 2023

Teacher Food Technology - The Purbeck School
Purbeck
The Purbeck School
£28000 - £43685
Full time, Fixed Term
Application Deadline: 30th January 2023

Midday Supervisor - Puddletown CE First School
Puddletown
Puddletown CE First School
£2975 - £3057
6.5 hrs per week, Term Time Only
Application Deadline: 01st February 2023

Head of School - Damers First School
Dorchester
Damers First School
£61042 - £70734
Full Time
Application Deadline: 09th February 2023

Head of School - Manor Park CE VC First School
Dorchester
Manor Park CE VC First School
£61042 - £70734
Full Time
Application Deadline: 09th February 2023

Head of School - Puddletown CE VC First School
Puddletown
Puddletown CE VC First School
£52659 - £61042
Full Time
Application Deadline: 09th February 2023

Head of School - St Mary’s CE Middle School
Puddletown
St Mary’s CE Middle School
£64226 - £74284
Full Time
Application Deadline: 09th February 2023

Our Academies
Our twelve schools are located across the Southwest, each having its own individual personality, history, and local knowledge.
Our aim is not to franchise the schools within our trust, but to celebrate and work on each school’s unique offering, to ensure the best education standards for each child.