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Pickwick Academy Trust

About Pickwick Academy Trust

About us

Pickwick Academy Trust brings together twenty-one vibrant community and church primary schools across North and South Wiltshire and North Dorset, working collaboratively across three supportive hubs:

  • North Wiltshire Hub: Aloeric Primary, Corsham Primary, Ivy Lane Primary, Princecroft Primary, Queen’s Crescent School
  • South Wiltshire Hub: Alderbury & West Grimstead CofE, Longford CofE, Ludwell, Gomeldon, Greentrees, Pitton CofE, St Andrew’s CE VA, Winterbourne Earls CofE, Winterslow CofE, Woodford Valley C.E. Primary Academy
  • Dorset Hub: All Saints CE VC, Gillingham Primary, St George’s CofE (Bourton), St Gregory’s CofE VA, Wyke Primary, Milton-on-Stour CofE, Ludwell Primary

Formed in 2017 by four founding schools, our Trust has grown steadily, welcoming schools that share our values and mission, with support from our central team located at Corsham Pound Pill. We are an inclusive, outward-facing organisation that champions the individuality, ethos and identity of each of our schools, including the Christian distinctiveness of our church schools.

Our vision, strategy and mission is underpinned by our moral purpose to provide the best education and curriculum for the children we serve, and is based on the values of: aspiration; collaboration; inclusion; enjoyment; and nurturing relationships, with the intention of empowering children to become life-long learners, global citizens and deep thinkers. 

We provide a strong ethical framework that enables children to make thoughtful, positive choices, and are committed to providing a high quality and educationally stimulating learning environment, led by exceptional and dedicated staff.

Why Join us?

We are committed to staff development and well-being at all levels of our organisation and we have embedded strategies for bring people together to innovate and find solutions to school improvement challenges.  Pickwick Learning is the name of the part of Pickwick Academy Trust that continues to provide services such as school to school support, training and professional development programmes.

Pickwick Academy Trust is proud to be an equal opportunities employer, and is committed to being an employer of choice. We are passionate about recruiting, training and retaining high-quality staff, and are committed to supporting staff well-being and offering a wide range of benefits as part of working for the Trust.  We are committed to a proactive, open and whole-Trust approach to flexible working to support staff to achieve the very best for the children, and to manage their well-being and mental health. We have a Staff Benefits package which sets out a range of benefits for staffing working in our schools or in our central team.

At Pickwick Academy Trust we are committed to fostering a workplace and learning environment that celebrates diversity, promotes equity and values inclusion. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce not only enhances our organisational culture but also drives innovation, creativity and provides a supportive and enriching atmosphere for our children.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion or any other dimension of diversity. Our commitment to equity means that we provide equal opportunities for all individuals to thrive and advance in their role.

Our people are central to our success. We’re looking for colleagues who embody our values of aspiration, collaboration, conclusion, enjoyment, and nurturing relationships, and who bring these to life every day.

This means setting high expectations, working positively with others, valuing everyone in our community, bringing energy and enthusiasm to school life, and building supportive, respectful relationships with pupils and colleagues.

If you’re passionate about helping children thrive, enjoy being part of a team, and want to contribute to a warm, inclusive, and forward-thinking Trust, we’d be excited to receive your application.

Pickwick Academy Trust Vacancies

Admin Officer

Admin Officer

Alderbury and West Grimstead Church of England Primary School, Salisbury, Wiltshire

Alderbury and West Grimstead Church of England Primary School, Salisbury, Wiltshire

We have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated Admin Officer to support the daily administration of our busy school office at Alderbury & West Grimstead CofE Primary School.

  Permanent | Full-Time
  £25,989.00 - £26,824.00 Annually (FTE)
      Grade E, pay points 6-8
New SHARE

Midday Supervisory Assistant (MDSA)

Midday Supervisory Assistant (MDSA)

Milton-on-Stour Church of England Primary School, Gillingham, Dorset

Milton-on-Stour Church of England Primary School, Gillingham, Dorset

Pickwick Academy Trust would like to recruit a permanent, part-time Midday Supervisory Assistants based at Milton on Stour CE VA Primary School.

  Permanent | Part-Time
  £24,413.00 - £24,413.00 Annually (FTE)
      Actual salary £4188 per annum
New SHARE

After School Club Leader

After School Club Leader

Ludwell Primary School, Shaftesbury, Dorset

Ludwell Primary School, Shaftesbury, Dorset

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a warm, supportive, and enthusiastic individual to lead our Afterschool Club beginning January 2026.

  Permanent | Part-Time
  £27,254.00 - £28,598.00 Annually (FTE)
      Grade F
New SHARE

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Milton-on-Stour Church of England Primary School, Gillingham, Dorset

Milton-on-Stour Church of England Primary School, Gillingham, Dorset

This is an exciting opportunity to join our experienced and dedicated cover team as a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA). The successful applicant will work closely with class teachers to support ...

  Permanent | Part-Time
  £32,061.00 - £36,363.00 Annually (FTE)
      Dorset Grade 9, pay point 19 – 25
New SHARE
Join Our Talent Pool

Let us know you are interested in working with us by joining our Talent Pool.

Policies & Documents

  1. Pickwick Applicant Information Pack
  2. People Strategy 2024-26
  3. Trust Safeguarding Statement
  4. Professional Expectations And Standards Policy
  5. Privacy Notice For Applicants

Part of Pickwick Academy Trust

Pickwick Academy Trust Vacancies

Admin Officer

Admin Officer

Alderbury and West Grimstead Church of England Primary School, Salisbury, Wiltshire

Alderbury and West Grimstead Church of England Primary School, Salisbury, Wiltshire

We have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated Admin Officer to support the daily administration of our busy school office at Alderbury & West Grimstead CofE Primary School.

  Permanent | Full-Time
  £25,989.00 - £26,824.00 Annually (FTE)
      Grade E, pay points 6-8
New SHARE

Midday Supervisory Assistant (MDSA)

Midday Supervisory Assistant (MDSA)

Milton-on-Stour Church of England Primary School, Gillingham, Dorset

Milton-on-Stour Church of England Primary School, Gillingham, Dorset

Pickwick Academy Trust would like to recruit a permanent, part-time Midday Supervisory Assistants based at Milton on Stour CE VA Primary School.

  Permanent | Part-Time
  £24,413.00 - £24,413.00 Annually (FTE)
      Actual salary £4188 per annum
New SHARE

After School Club Leader

After School Club Leader

Ludwell Primary School, Shaftesbury, Dorset

Ludwell Primary School, Shaftesbury, Dorset

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a warm, supportive, and enthusiastic individual to lead our Afterschool Club beginning January 2026.

  Permanent | Part-Time
  £27,254.00 - £28,598.00 Annually (FTE)
      Grade F
New SHARE

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Milton-on-Stour Church of England Primary School, Gillingham, Dorset

Milton-on-Stour Church of England Primary School, Gillingham, Dorset

This is an exciting opportunity to join our experienced and dedicated cover team as a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA). The successful applicant will work closely with class teachers to support ...

  Permanent | Part-Time
  £32,061.00 - £36,363.00 Annually (FTE)
      Dorset Grade 9, pay point 19 – 25
New SHARE
Join Our Talent Pool

Let us know you are interested in working with us by joining our Talent Pool.

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