Kitchen Assistant

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

4 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  26 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  22 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 10 hours a week, Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Grade 2 SCP 4 Pro Rata Salary £6,034a (FTE £24,413pa)

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Have a knowledge of basic food preparation
• Be able to work effectively in a busy and hectic environment
• Have an 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.
• Display a commitment to the Trust’s equalities policies.

What the school offers its staff

• 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.

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.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Kitchen Assistant JD and PS.pdf - 169 KB (opens in new tab)

About White House Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 191 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: White House Academy website
• Email address: monique.macauley@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’.

Arranging a visit to White House Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email monique.macauley@stepacademytrust.org.

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