East Sussex County Council
Admissions Officer (Cavendish Education Trust - Cavendish Secondary School)
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Hours of Work
30 Hours
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 Tuesday 6 October 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: hr@cet.uk
Website: www.cet.uk
Please note, we do not accept CVs.
Admissions Officer
30 hours per week, Monday - Friday 8.00am-2:00pm
Term Time Only (incl INSET days) + 3 weeks during School holidays
Single Status Grade 5, Points 12-13 Salary £26,847 - £27,274 (pro rata)
Actual Salary £20,252 - £20,574
Permanent Contract
Start date: As soon as possible
Closing Date
Tuesday 6 October 2026 (9am)
Interview Date
Tuesday 13 October 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 an all-through School (pupils aged 2-16). We are seeking a professional, organised, and approachable Admissions Officer. Working closely with School Leaders, you will provide a first-class experience for prospective families, from initial enquiry through to enrolment.
The role involves complete confidentiality, building strong relationships with families, coordinating admissions assessments and events, maintaining accurate records and reporting through our MIS system. You will be a confident communicator with excellent administrative and organisational skills. Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy environment is essential.
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This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and customer-focused individual who is passionate about delivering outstanding service and helping families throughout their Admissions journey.
Main Duties
- Responsibility for the management and implementation of the School’s Admissions System in line with Cavendish Admissions Policy.
- Responsibility for liaising with the Local Authority regarding any aspects of the Admissions process on behalf of the School.
- Responsibility for the School’s Uniform Supplier, managing Parent/Pupil Events (e.g. Uniform Sizing Event) and ensuring the School’s Website is up to date.
- Communicate promptly with Parents/Carers to resolve all admissions queries.
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
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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.
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