Type of Position: Receptionist

Sabden; Seaford; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

SABDEN Multi Academy Trust, based across East Sussex, is recruiting a Receptionist at Cuckmere House School in Seaford. The role is permanent, term-time only, 15 hours per week (Thursday & Friday), 46 weeks paid per year.

The ideal candidate will have administrative experience, a good telephone manner, and strong IT skills. SIMS experience is advantageous; confidentiality is essential, and DBS checks apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in administrative support.
• Good telephone manner.
• Strong IT skills.
• SIMS experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support smooth running of the reception area.
• Answer and direct calls; greet pupils, parents and visitors.
• Provide general admin support and help cover reception duties as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality and work with the team under pressure.

Job description

Closing Date: 12 noon, Tuesday 6th October 2026

Cuckmere House School
Receptionist
Permanent, Term Time Only
15 hours per week (Thursday & Friday)
40 weeks worked and 46 weeks paid per year
Single Status Grade 3
(current value, at FTE, £25,614)
Pro-rata salary starting from £9,160 p.a.

The SABDEN Multi Academy Trust, based across East Sussex, is an aspirational and supportive Trust, aiming to create a warm, caring, stable, supportive environment in which all staff and pupils feel safe. We are three special schools and we strive to discover success through learning, self-belief and achievement. Pupils are empowered to take responsibility through a personalised curriculum supported by secure systems.

Cuckmere House, based in Seaford, is part of the SABDEN Multi Academy Trust and is an 'Outstanding' SEMH Special school. We are passionate about creating a safe and supportive learning environment that fosters respect for others, develops resilience, promotes high expectations and prepares young people for successful futures.

We are looking to recruit an efficient and flexible Receptionist into our administration team, to support the smooth running of our reception area. The ideal candidate will need to be experienced in administrative support and will need to have a good telephone manner, be able to deal sensitively with a range of children, parents and outside agencies. They will also need excellent IT and interpersonal skills. Previous school office experience using SIMS would be an advantage, but is not essential.

Other necessary qualities include confidentiality, efficiency and being able to work on your own initiative and under pressure, and a willingness to contribute to the continued improvement of the school. The working pattern will be Thursday to Friday, 8:15am-15:45pm.

The successful candidate will be joining a Trust and school that continues to be ambitious in its drive to improve outcomes for our pupils. You will join a highly dedicated and professional staff team and be part of a supportive working and learning environment, where your professional development is highly valued.

The school has a proven commitment to 'Equality of Opportunity' and actively promotes the welfare and safeguarding of young people. Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced check from the Disclosure and Debarring Service (DBS).
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