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Kitchen Assistant/Porter (Ratton School - South Downs Learning Trust)
East Sussex County Council
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Source date: 11/6/2026
About this role
Job Description Hours of work: 17.5 Working pattern: Part-time, Term-time only (As the position is part-time/term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata) Fixed term until: 31/08/2027 Closing date: 12 noon Tuesday 24 November 2026 For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact: Ratton School, Park Avenue, Eastbourne, BN21 2XR Phone: 01323 504011 Email: ahayden@ratton.co.uk Website: www.ratton.co.uk Please note, we do not accept CVs. The Kitchen Assistant/Porter plays a vital supporting role within our school’s catering team, helping to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the kitchen through high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and organisation. The role focuses primarily on maintaining a clean, safe and hygienic working environment across our kitchen and dining areas. Responsibilities include washing up, sweeping and mopping floors, managing waste, restocking and moving kitchen supplies, and keeping all catering and food preparation areas clean, tidy and well-organised. You will also support the team in maintaining our high food hygiene standards and ensuring that all health and safety procedures are followed. While the main focus is on cleaning and portering duties, there may occasionally be opportunities to assist with basic food preparation, food service and hospitality activities under the direction of the catering team. Flexibility and a willingness to support colleagues where needed will be important. As part of a school environment, you will also play a role in supporting the safety and welfare of our pupils, demonstrating an awareness of safeguarding responsibilities and maintaining appropriate professional standards at all times. This role would suit someone who is reliable, hardworking and proactive, with a positive, team-focused approach. You will take pride in your work, have good attention to detail and enjoy contributing behind the scenes to create a clean, safe and welcoming dining environment for our pupils and staff. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT Grade: Single Status Grade 3, point 7 (£25,614 gross) pro rata Actual Salary: £10,332.00 gross per annum = £861 gross per month. Hours: 17.5 hours per week to be worked 10.30am-2.30pm (Mon to Fri) with a 30-minute unpaid break daily. Contract: Fixed term initially to August 2027, term time only + cleaning days IMPORTANT DATES AND HOW TO APPLY To apply for this role, please submit a completed application form (CVs will not be accepted). If you download the application form from our Vacancies page at Vacancies | Ratton , please email your completed form to: Mrs Hayden, Trust Executive Assistant at ahayden@ratton.co.uk Closing Date: 12noon Tuesday 24 November 2026 Interview Date: Friday 27 November 2026 Start Date: 5 January 2027 / As soon as possible Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to review applications as they are received and may close the advert early if a suitable candidate is found. 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. Job Info Job Identification 4794 Job Category Education Posting Date 11/06/2026 Apply Before 11/24/2026 Locations Eastbourne, East Sussex, United Kingdom Enable Applications No Working Hours 17.5 Salary £25,614 Salary From 25,614 Salary To 25,614 Working Pattern Part Time - term time Contract Type Fixed Term Contract