School Administration & Reception Specialist (Term-Time)

East Sussex County Council; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time work

Permanent contract

Job summary

Cavendish Education Trust, Cavendish Secondary School in Eastbourne, is seeking an Administration Assistant. This 37-hour week (Mon-Fri, 8am-4pm) role is term-time only plus one extra week in school holidays and operates on a Permanent contract. Salary is £26,016–£26,427 (pro rata) with actual £23,052–£23,416.

Start date as soon as possible; closing date 2 October 2026. The post holder will be a friendly, efficient professional providing high-quality administrative support, serving as central

Qualifications

• Undertake a wide range of administrative duties including formal correspondence managing school inboxes, Trust Systems, supporting School Events and Daily Operations.
• Provide a professional and welcoming first point of contact by supporting the School Reception with high volumes of calls, emails and visitor enquiries.

Responsibilities

• Manage visitor entry in line with safeguarding procedures.
• Work with teaching and support staff to ensure daily operations run smoothly.

Job description

Cavendish Education Trust, Cavendish Secondary School in Eastbourne, is seeking an Administration Assistant. This 37-hour week (Mon-Fri, 8am-4pm) role is term-time only plus one extra week in school holidays and operates on a Permanent contract. Salary is £26,016–£26,427 (pro rata) with actual £23,052–£23,416.

Start date as soon as possible; closing date 2 October 2026. The post holder will be a friendly, efficient professional providing high-quality administrative support, serving as central