Caretaker

The Parkside School, Norwich, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 3JA

28 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  4 January 2027

• Closing date

  10 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  13 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £13.70 Hourly Contract Type: Part-Time 30 hrs Working Hours: 12:00 PM – 6:30 PM (6.5 hours per day) Pay Scale: Grade / Scale C £13.70 hourly rate

Caretaker job summary

Make a Real Difference Every Day — Caretaker Needed!

Location: The Parkside School, Norwich

Contract Type: Part-Time, 30 hrs per week

Working Hours: 12:00 PM - 6:30 PM (6.5 hours per day)

Pay Scale: Grade / Scale C £13.70 hourly rate

Responsible to: Headteacher / Premises Manager

Why Join The Parkside School?

At The Parkside School, we do work that truly matters. Located in Norwich, we are a thriving, compassionate specialist school dedicated to empowering young people with significant learning and intellectual disabilities. Every single member of our team—from our teachers to our site staff—plays a vital role in creating a safe, inspiring environment where our pupils build independence, learn to communicate, and grow in confidence.

When you join Parkside, you’re not just looking after a building. You’re building the safe, welcoming backdrop where extraordinary young people learn, laugh, and achieve incredible personal milestones every day.

The Role: Keep Our World Running Smoothly

We are seeking a proactive, energetic, and practical Caretaker to join our dedicated team.

Working from 12:00 PM to 6:30 PM, you’ll be the heartbeat of our afternoon operations and evening wrap-up. You will make sure our classrooms, outdoor spaces, and specialized facilities stay safe, clean, and fully operational—giving our pupils and staff the perfect setting to thrive.

How You'll Make an Impact:

Creating a Safe Haven: Take pride in locking up, securing the site, and maintaining alarm systems so our school community is always safe and sound.

Solving Everyday Challenges: Handle hands-on repairs, furniture setups, and general handyperson tasks to keep the day running seamlessly.

Maintaining High Standards: Work alongside our site team to ensure our learning spaces are spotlessly clean, hygienic, and ready for action.

Welcoming Our Community: Assist visiting contractors, support evening lettings, and help bring the broader community into our school space.

Keeping Things Moving: Ensure heating, lighting, and specialized equipment are operating smoothly throughout the afternoon.

Who We’re Looking For:

A Practical Problem-Solver: You love rolling up your sleeves, fixing things, and taking pride in a job well done.

A Warm, Reliable Team Player: You bring positive energy, dependability, and a welcoming attitude to our school community.

Safety-Conscious: You understand the importance of Health & Safety and keeping a site secure.

Adaptable & Flexible: You enjoy a varied work day where no two afternoons are quite the same.

What We Offer:

Purpose-Driven Work: A deeply rewarding role where your effort directly impacts the lives and well-being of wonderful young people.

A Supportive Community: A friendly, close-knit staff team that values every member's contribution.

Work-Life Balance: Consistent, predictable afternoon/evening hours (12:00 PM - 6:30 PM).

Safeguarding Statement

The Parkside School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, pre-employment checks, and satisfactory references.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Visit our website at https://www.parkside.norfolk.sch.uk/ or call our school office at 01603 441126.

Closing date: 10th November 2026

Interviews 17th November 2026

Start date: 4th January 2027

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

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About The Parkside School, Norwich

• Organisation type: Special school, ages 7 to 18
• Size: 199 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: The Parkside School, Norwich website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-parkside-school-norwich

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