Admin Officer - Wessex MAT head office

Posted on 16 January 2026
Applications close on 28 January 2026

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All Locations:

Dorchester

Salary Details:

£20776 - £21787 pro rata annual salary

Vacancy Type:

Permanent

Function:

School Support Staff

Employer:

Wessex MAT

Job Working Pattern:

Term time only

Closing time of advert

Not Specified

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Admin Officer - Wessex MAT head office

About the role

Job title: Admin Officer

Location: Wessex House, Holmead Walk, Poundbury, DT1 3GE

Salary: G6, scp 6 – 9: £25,989 - £27,254 (pro-rata £20,776 - £21,787)

Permanent, 35 hours; Term time only

Closing date: Midday, Wednesday 28^th January 2026
Interviews: TBC

Join a Trust Where Everyone Makes a Difference

Wessex Multi-Academy Trust is an ambitious, values-driven organisation committed to providing an outstanding education for every child. With a family of 12 schools across Dorset, we are proud of our inclusive ethos, strong community connections, and relentless pursuit of excellence.

Each of our schools maintains its individual character while benefiting from the strength, collaboration, and shared vision of the Trust. At our core is a simple belief: education transforms lives, and every child — regardless of background or need — deserves the very best.

The Role

Reporting directly to the COO and working closely with all members of the central team you will:

Serve as the main receptionist, delivering outstanding customer service.
Provide administrative support to the central leadership team.
Maintain a tidy and organised office environment.
Collaborate effectively with colleagues across the Trust.

Further Information

The Person

We are looking for a proactive and experienced administrator with:

A proven track record in a similar role, ideally within education or a similar setting
Excellent communication skills
The ability to work collaboratively and independently, often at pace
A genuine commitment to the values and mission of Wessex Multi-Academy Trust

While experience in education is advantageous, we also welcome applicants with relevant experience from other sectors.

What We Offer

A collaborative, supportive and values-driven working environment
High-quality professional development
A generous benefits package including pension scheme, a health cash plan, bike and tech scheme, wellbeing support, and more (subject to qualifying period)

How to Apply

To apply, please complete the online application process via:
👉 www.jobs.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact us at [email protected]

Safeguarding Statement

Wessex MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to demonstrate that they meet the essential elements of the person specification and will be subject to pre-employment checks including a health check, an Enhanced DBS check Child Barred List check and satisfactory references. We will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination, a person who will not be on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern. Applicants are advised that it is an offence to apply for the role if they are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

The pro rata salary shown is based on the number of hours and weeks worked and paid annual leave entitlement for an employee under 5 years’ service.

The salary quoted is the annual salary for the position at the time of advert. The salary will be paid in equal monthly instalments and will be adjusted at the start of employment and again if leaving part way through the school year to ensure the correct salary is received for the work completed in an academic year.

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