Administration Assistant (Cavendish Education Trust - Cavendish Secondary School)

Job Description

Hours of work: 37 Hours
Working pattern: Full-time, Term-time only etc.
(As the position is term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata)

Closing date: 9am Friday 2 October 2026

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:

Cavendish Education Trust
Cavendish Secondary School
Eldon Road
Eastbourne
East Sussex
BN21 1UE

Phone: 01323 731340
Email: hr@cet.uk
Website: www.cet.uk

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT (based at Cavendish School)
37 Hours per week (Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm)
Term Time only plus 1 extra week in the School holidays
Single Status Grade 4 Points 9-10
Salary Range £26,016 - £26,427 (pro rata)
Actual Salary £23,052 - £23,416
Permanent
Start Date: As soon as possible

Closing date: Friday 2 October 2026 (9am)
Interview date: Friday 9 October 2026

We advise applying promptly for this post as we reserve the right to close and interview early if sufficient suitable applications have been received.
We are currently seeking a friendly, efficient professional Administrator to join our busy all-through School. The School Admin Office serves as the Central Contact Point for all Staff, Parents and Carers. The successful candidate will provide high-quality administrative support to ensure day-day operations are managed effectively.

Duties for this role include:

● Undertake a wide range of administrative duties, including formal correspondence managing the school office inboxes, Trust Systems, supporting School Events and Daily Operations.
● Administer First Aid and keep First Aid and Medicines records inline with School Policies.
● Provide a professional and welcoming first point of contact by supporting the School Reception with a high volume of telephone calls, emails and visitor enquiries.
● Manage Visitor entry in accordance with School Safeguarding Procedures.
● Work in Partnership with Teaching and Support Staff to ensure daily operations are maintained.

It is a requirement for this postholder to start work at 8am each day and finish at 4pm to administer cover for the school day. Please visit our website for further details as well as the application process via the recruitment platform mynewterm https://cet.uk/vacancies/ We look forward to receiving your application. If you have any questions please email hr@cet.uk

Please note that we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and expect all those who work with us to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record. We give high priority to promoting diversity throughout the school.

About us

Additional Information
The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record.
All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.