School Caretaker and Driver - Parkview - Part-time - Special Needs Position

ALP Schools

• Ref:KCC-F115-18-S
• Posted:22/05/2026
• Pay:£24,500 (Full-time equivalent)
• Start Date:TBC
• App Close Date:18/06/2026 at 13:00
• Interviews:TBC

Advert

Contract Type: Part-Time (approx. 10–15 hours per week, term time)

Location: ALP Parkview Academy, Welling

Responsible to: Premises Manager

About the Role

ALP Parkview Academy is looking for a reliable, practical and personable School Caretaker and Driver to join our team. This is a varied part-time role combining premises maintenance with transporting learners and staff safely to and from school and during the school day.

You will support the Premises Manager in keeping our school site safe, compliant and well-maintained, whilst also providing a dependable and caring transport service for our young people with SEND. No two days will be exactly the same, and we're looking for someone who is flexible, proactive and comfortable working with young people who may have complex needs or challenging behaviour.

Key Responsibilities

Premises and Maintenance

• Carry out routine maintenance, minor repairs and general upkeep of the school site and its fixtures and fittings.
• Support the Premises Manager in ensuring compliance across fire regulations, emergency lighting, COSHH, electrical testing, risk assessments and food safety.
• Maintain school grounds, including litter clearance, gritting, snow clearance and drain checks.
• Complete basic vehicle checks and ensure school vehicles are clean and roadworthy.
• Receive deliveries and assist with internal decoration and refurbishment as directed.

Driving

• Provide home-to-school transport and accompany learners and staff to learning activities during the school day.
• Carry out pre-journey vehicle checks and maintain monthly recorded inspections.
• Communicate effectively with chaperones and staff to ensure learners are transported safely and comfortably.
• Declare any driving convictions and maintain a valid, current driving licence at all times.

Person Specification

Essential

• Full, current driving licence with a clean record and over 2 years' driving experience
• Willingness to drive a company vehicle
• Experience or skills in a trade, building maintenance or similar practical role
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations including COSHH, manual handling and risk assessments
• Ability to build positive relationships with young people with SEND and complex needs
• Flexible, reliable and able to use own initiative
• Knowledge of the Highway Code and basic vehicle maintenance

Desirable

• Previous experience as a driver in a school or similar setting
• Knowledge of special educational needs and disabilities

Why Work With Us?

• A friendly, supportive team in a specialist SEND school
• A varied role where no two days are the same
• The chance to make a genuine difference to young people's daily lives

ALP Schools reserves the right to close this vacancy early. ALP Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

Information about the federation

Empowering Success Through Holistic and Individualised Learning ALP Schools are a chain of Independent Special Needs Schools.

Each of our schools is Ofsted registered and cater for young people who have struggled in mainstream education due to their special educational needs.

Our unique selling point is that we offer small classes or one to one learning where the curriculum is tailored to the needs of the individual. We also recognise the importance of building routines, relationships, respect and trust in order to achieve successful teaching and learning.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Richard Johnson
• Address:East Crescent,
  Gravesend,
  Kent,
  DA12 2AR
• Telephone: 02030269968
• Email: hr-support@alpschools.org

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