Hours of work: 37
Working pattern: Full-time, term-time only
(As the position is term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata)
Closing date: 9am Monday 13 July 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: [email protected]
Website: www.cet.uk
Please note, we do not accept CVs.
This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018.
The school will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2018 Regulations in connection with relevant childcare provision. Accordingly, the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate to the school, by completing a self-declaration form as part of the pre-employment checks process, that they have not been disqualified under the 2018 Regulations.
If the preferred candidate is found to be disqualified under the 2018 Regulations, the offer of employment will be subject to the application by the preferred candidate to Ofsted for a waiver and the receipt of a waiver from Ofsted.
ATTENDANCE AND MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Permanent Contract - Full time 37 hours per week
Term Time Only (incl INSET days) + 1 week during school holidays
Single Status Grade 4, Points 9-10 Salary £25,185 - £25,583 (pro rata)
Actual Salary £22,315 - £22,668
Start date: September 2026
Closing date: 9am Monday 13 July 2026
Interview date: Wednesday 15 July 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.
Cavendish School is looking to appoint a compassionate and organised individual to be our Attendance and Medical Assistant in our all through school. The role is based in our secondary phase in a busy environment.
You will be working alongside staff in the school to promote positive attitudes towards pupils' school attendance and ensure the health and well-being of pupils.
Main duties will include;
Serve as the first point of contact for injuries, illnesses and medical conditions
Administer first aid and medicines and maintain accurate medical records.
Monitor daily attendance and punctuality, tracking patterns of absence
Communicate promptly with parents/carers to resolve attendance queries
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is very organised and an excellent communicator to join our team.
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 [email protected]
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
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.
