Kitchen Assistant / Porter (Ratton School - South Downs Learning Trust)

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 August 2027

Closing date: 12 noon Friday 09 October 2026

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

Ratton School (South Downs Learning Trust)
Park Avenue
Eastbourne
East Sussex
BN21 2XR

Phone:   [phone removed]
Email:    [email removed]
Website: www.ratton.co.uk

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

This is a vital support role within our school’s catering team, focused primarily on maintaining high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and safety in our kitchen and dining areas. As the Kitchen Porter, you will be responsible for washing up, sweeping and mopping floors, waste management, restocking and keeping all catering and food preparation areas clean and well-organised.

While there may occasionally be opportunities to assist with basic food preparation and kitchen service, this is not the main focus of the role. Your core contribution will be helping the kitchen run smoothly behind the scenes — ensuring it remains a safe, clean and efficient environment for both staff and students.

This role is ideal for someone reliable, proactive and team-oriented, who enjoys working in a busy environment and takes pride in keeping things spotless and well-organised.

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 [email removed]

Closing Date: 12noon Friday 9 October 2026

Interview Date: Wednesday 14 October 2026

Start Date: 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.

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.