School Business Assistant - Sickness Absence

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The Executive Headteacher and Governors of Brackenfield SEND School are seeking to appoint an Sickness Absence to provide effective administrative support to the HR Manager, with a specific focus on the management and monitoring of staff sickness absence.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the school’s absence management procedures, ensuring accurate record‑keeping, timely communication, and compliance with relevant policies and procedures. This post requires a high level of confidentiality, accuracy, and professionalism, alongside strong organisational and communication skills.

The expected start date will be as soon as possible.

All of our young people have complex learning needs.

We have a specific focus on pupils with complex communication and comprehension needs and those with significant visual and auditory impairments.

Pupils in Brackenfield SEND school are not chronologically age grouped and instead are grouped by their cognitive, social, communication and sensory needs.

The successful applicant will promote the school ethos through high levels of expectation, being an adaptable team player. Please see our website for further information about our school.

Please email recruitment@brackenfield.derbyshire.sch.uk or ring 0115 9733710 if you would like a tour of the school before applying.

Pre-Interviews: 26 May 2026

Face to Face interviews: 29 May 2026

Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.