East Sussex County Council
Attendance and Medical Assistant (Cavendish Education Trust - Cavendish Secondary School)
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Attendance and Medical Assistant (Cavendish Education Trust - Cavendish Secondary School)
ATTENDANCE AND MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Permanent Contract Full-time, 37 hours per week Term-time only (including INSET days) + 1 week during school holidays
Salary: Single Status Grade 4, Points 9-10 £25,185 – £25,583 (pro rata, with actual salary being £22,315 – £22,668)
Start Date
September 2026
Key Details
- Closing Date: 9am Monday 13 July 2026
- Interview Date: Wednesday 15 July 2026
- Please apply promptly—positions may close or interviews may be accelerated depending on suitable applications received.
About the Role
Cavendish School is seeking a compassionate and organised individual to serve as Attendance and Medical Assistant, based in their secondary phase within a lively, busy school environment.
You will collaborate with teaching teams and cater to pupils’ health and well-being, while promoting positive attitudes towards attendance.
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Main Responsibilities
- Act as the primary point of contact for incidents involving injuries, illnesses, and medical conditions
- Administer first aid and medicines, maintaining accurate, up-to-date medical records
- Monitor daily pupil attendance and punctuality, tracking absence patterns
- Engage quickly with parents/carers to address and resolve attendance-related queries
This role is ideal for those who thrive in a fast-paced environment and require excellent communication and organisational skills.
Important Notes
- This post is governed by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018. The successful candidate must complete a self-declaration form as part of pre-employment checks to confirm they are not disqualified under the regulations.
- If the candidate is disqualified, an offer of employment is contingent on them submitting an application for a waiver from Ofsted.
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A full Enhanced DBS check will be required. Further details on the DBS application process.
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Cavendish Education Trust and associated schools promote diversity and are committed to safeguarding.
Contact Information
For further details, application queries, or to apply, contact: 📞 01323 731340 📧 hr@cet.uk 🌐 Apply via Recruitment Platform
Note: We do not accept CVs. Purposeful expression of intent must be submitted through the official process.
Further Information More details and the official application form can be found on: 🌐 Cavendish Education Trust Website
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