Administration Assistant at The Cavendish School

Company: Cavendish School
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Location: Eastbourne
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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 £25,185 – £25,583

Actual Salary £22,315 – £22,668

Permanent

Start Date: As soon as possible

Closing date: Monday 31 August 2026 (9am)

Interview date: Wednesday 9 September 2026

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.

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.

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Posted: August 23rd, 2026