Receptionist (Cuckmere House School)

Job Description

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

Closing date: 12pm Tuesday 6 October 2026

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

Cuckmere House School
Eastbourne Road
Seaford
East Sussex
BN25 4BA

Phone: [phone removed]
Email: [email removed]
Website: www.sabden.org.uk

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

Cuckmere House School
Receptionist
Permanent, Term Time Only
15 hours per week (Thursday & Friday)
40 weeks worked and 46 weeks paid per year
Single Status Grade 3
(current value, at FTE, £25,614)
Pro-rata salary starting from £9,160 p.a.

The SABDEN Multi Academy Trust, based across East Sussex, is an aspirational and supportive Trust, aiming to create a warm, caring, stable, supportive environment in which all staff and pupils feel safe. We are three special schools and we strive to discover success through learning, self-belief and achievement.  Pupils are empowered to take responsibility through a personalised curriculum supported by secure systems.

Cuckmere House, based in Seaford, is part of the SABDEN Multi Academy Trust and is an 'Outstanding' SEMH Special school. We are passionate about creating a safe and supportive learning environment that fosters respect for others, develops resilience, promotes high expectations and prepares young people for successful futures.

We are looking to recruit an efficient and flexible Receptionist into our administration team, to support the smooth running of our reception area. The ideal candidate will need to be experienced in administrative support and will need to have a good telephone manner, be able to deal sensitively with a range of children, parents and outside agencies. They will also need excellent IT and interpersonal skills. Previous school office experience using SIMS would be an advantage, but is not essential.

Other necessary qualities include confidentiality, efficiency and being able to work on your own initiative and under pressure, and a willingness to contribute to the continued improvement of the school. The working pattern will be Thursday to Friday, 8:15am-15:45pm.

The successful candidate will be joining a Trust and school that continues to be ambitious in its drive to improve outcomes for our pupils. You will join a highly dedicated and professional staff team and be part of a supportive working and learning environment, where your professional development is highly valued.

For an application pack, please visit the vacancy section of the SABDEN Multi Academy Trust website here: https://www.sabden.org.uk/216/vacancies-1

Closing date for completed applications is by midday, Tuesday 6th October 2026

Please send completed applications to [email removed]

Please note CVs will not be accepted.

For further information about Cuckmere House School, please visit the school's profile page by visiting here: https://www.sabden.org.uk/

The school has a proven commitment to 'Equality of Opportunity' and actively promotes the welfare and safeguarding of young people. Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced check from the Disclosure and Debarring Service (DBS).
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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.