About this role
Tel: 01603 441126
Website: https://www.parkside.norfolk.sch.uk/
Salary: Scale C, £13.70 per hour Permanent Part Time 30 hours per week Required 4 January 2027
Make a Real Difference Every Day — Caretaker Needed!
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). Ready to make a difference?
Visit our website at https://www.parkside.norfolk.sch.uk/ or call our school office at 01603 441126.
How to apply:
For this vacancy, if you click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button, you will be redirected to our website to apply via the online application form.
Please refer to the job description for full person specification.
Closing Date: 10 November 2026, 9am
Interview Date: 17 November 2026
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.
This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.