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Kitchen Assistant

White House Academy, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 2FB

This job expired on 11 July 2025 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  11 July 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  1 July 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 10 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Actual salary: £5847

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to appoint a Kitchen Assistant for one of our busy, vibrant Academy kitchens at White House Academy.

The successful candidate must:

• Have a knowledge of basic food preparation
• Display a commitment to the Trust’s equalities policies.
• Be able to work effectively in a busy and hectic environment
• Havean ability to read and complete simple instructions, such as cleaning rota, work rota, temperature and control sheets.
• Be able to communicate with all kitchen, staff and pupils.
• Display and maintain a high standard of personal hygiene.
• Able to encourage children to select a balanced meal.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• a dedicated leadership team, who are committed to supporting and developing colleagues;
• excellent professional development and promotion opportunities;
• membership to Perkbox discount scheme;
• subsidised private health care with Benenden.

Our Academies are inclusive, with the highest academic standards; we will take children from all backgrounds and give them the knowledge, skills and confidence to flourish. The happiness, well-being and success of our pupils is at the centre of everything we do.

You are welcome to contact Clare Gould:clare.gould@stepacademytrust.orgfor an informal discussion about this post prior to application.

The Job Description and Person Specification fully outline the requirements of this post and can be found on our website. Supporting statements should be written in line with the Person Specification.CVs are not accepted.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

STEP Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. STEP Academy Trust believes that its workforce should reflect the local community and that all groups within the community should have equal access to the Trust’s employment opportunities. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. Applicants must hold the right to work in the UK.

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About White House Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 191 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: White House Academy website
• Email address: clare.gould@stepacademytrust.org
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/white-house-academy

Passion – Urgency – Positivity – Aspiration – Commitment

STEP Academy Trust is looking for talented teachers and aspiring leaders to develop committed, supportive teams.

You will join a strong and supportive team within Whitehouse Academy that is committed to providing the best possible learning opportunities for its children and staff. If you are passionate about making a difference to children’s lives, join us as we ‘Strive Together for Excellence in Partnership’.

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