Attendance and Medical Assistant (Cavendish Education Trust - Cavendish Secondary School

Hours of work: 32.5
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 Monday 31 August 2026

Cavendish Education Trust - Cavendish Secondary School
Eldon Road
Eastbourne
East Sussex
BN21 1UE

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.

Permanent Contract 32.5 hours per week

Monday - Friday 7:30am-2:30pm

Term Time Only (incl INSET days) + 1 week during school holidays

Start date:
As soon as possible

Closing date:
Monday 31 August 2026 (9am)

Interview date:
Monday 7 September 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 friendly professional 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 wellbeing of all Pupils.

Main duties will include;

• Ensuring Registers are accurate and they are given the appropriate attendance code.
• Monitor daily attendance and punctuality, tracking patterns of absence.
• Communicate promptly with Parents/Carers to resolve all attendance queries and ensure all pupils are accounted for.
• Support with First Aid and Medical duties.

This is a rewarding opportunity to join a new team. Excellent communication and organisational skills are essential. Please visit our website for further details as well as the application process via the recruitment platform mynewterm

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 EnhancedDBS checkwith the Disclosure & Barring Services (previouslythe Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to  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  .

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.