Administration Assistant (Cavendish Education Trust - Stafford Junior School)

Job Description

Hours of work: 15
Working pattern: Part-time, Term-time only
(As the position is part-time/term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata)

Closing date: 9am Thursday 26 November 2026

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

Cavendish Education Trust - Stafford Junior School
Ringwood Road,
Eastbourne
BN22 8UA

Phone: 01323 733434
Email: hr@cet.uk
Website: https://stafford.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.

ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT - STAFFORD JUNIOR SCHOOL
15 hours per week (Monday to Friday 10.45am – 1.45pm)
Term Time only (incl INSET Days) plus 1 extra week in the school holidays
Single Status Grade 4 Points 9-10
Salary Range £26,016 - £26,427
Actual Salary £9,345 - £9,493
Permanent
Start Date: January 2027

Closing date: 9am Thursday 26 November 2026
Interview date: Wednesday 02 December 2026

We are seeking an excellent Administrative Assistant based at Stafford Junior School as part of the Cavendish Education Trust. This position includes a significant time supporting pupils with First Aid as well as working in the busy school office. If you are caring, nurturing, show attention to detail and combine efficiency and organisation together with a passion for supporting children and families, this could be the role for you! We are looking for excellent support and administration to meet the needs of our pupils, staff, and parents/carers.

Main duties for this role include

managing the school reception with telephone calls and supporting parents/carers
creating documents including letters to be sent to parents/carers using Trust systems
administering First Aid and supporting with administering medicines
supporting colleagues and providing a professional administrative service

If you have the skills, drive and enthusiasm this could be the perfect role for you.

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.