Cleaner - Caretaker
Langford Budville Church of England Primary School, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 0RD6 days remaining to apply
Job start date
2 September 2026
Closing date
18 May 2026 at 9am
Date listed
12 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time (Can be done as a job share): 15 hours per week Monday - Friday, mainly worked outside the school day. An additional 2.5 hours per week also available to support school meal delivery.
Contract type
- Permanent
Actual salary
- £9,050 -£ 10,734
What skills and experience we're looking for
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and site safety
- Reliable, organised and able to manage a varied workload
- Proactive and able to identify and respond to site needs
- Knowledgeable of (or willing to learn) health & safety procedures and compliance requirements
- A strong communicator who works well with staff and external contractors
- Trustworthy and able to maintain confidentiality
- Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
- Conscientious and vigilant in securing and locking the school site
This role will suit you if you have:
- A practical, hands-on approach and take pride in your work
- Experience in cleaning, caretaking, site management or a similar role (desirable but not essential)
- Basic maintenance skills (e.g. minor repairs, DIY tasks)
- An understanding of health & safety requirements within a workplace or school setting
- The ability to work independently and use initiative
- Good attention to detail and high standards
- A flexible approach to respond to the needs of the school
Key responsibilities will include:
Cleaning Duties:
- Daily cleaning of classrooms, shared areas, toilets and staff spaces
- Maintaining high standards of hygiene across the school
- Managing cleaning supplies and equipment
Caretaking / Site Duties:
- Opening and locking the school site as required
- Ensuring the site is safe, secure and well presented at all times
- Carrying out basic maintenance and minor repairs
- Liaising with contractors and supporting site access where required
- Supporting statutory compliance checks (e.g. fire safety, water hygiene, equipment checks – training can be provided)
What the school offers its staff
In return, we offer:
- A welcoming and supportive school and Federation community
- Friendly and dedicated colleagues who value teamwork
- A varied and rewarding role at the centre of school life
- Opportunities for professional development and training
- The chance to make a meaningful difference within our school community
- Enthusiastic and friendly children who make our schools such special places to work
Further information about the job
How to apply
If you’re ready to play a key role in helping our young learners grow in confidence and curiosity, we would love to hear from you.
Application Deadline: Monday 18thMay 2026, 9.00am
Interview Date: Friday 22ndMay 2026
For further information please see the supporting documents available on this page.
Or contact us via email or telephone:
recruitment@moorlandfed.co.uk 07947 994052
Commitment to safeguarding
The schools have a commitment to safeguard children and have a culture of vigilance to support this. The post holder will be required to undergo a disclosure check with the Disclosure and Barring Service before taking up employment.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Langford Budville Church of England Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained schools, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 21 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- recruitment@moorlandfed.co.uk
- Phone number
- 07947 994052
Langford Budville Primary School is a small, nurturing village school where inclusion is not just an aspiration but a lived reality. We are proud of our ability to successfully support pupils with a wide range of needs within a mainstream environment, ensuring they learn, belong and thrive alongside their peers.
At Langford Budville, learning extends far beyond the classroom. Our extensive outdoor curriculum, “Loving Langford,” is rooted in our local environment and community, providing rich, real-life learning experiences that foster curiosity, resilience and a strong sense of belonging. This is complemented by our embedded Thrive approach, supporting pupils’ social and emotional development alongside their academic progress. Together, thes approaches enable us to nurture the whole child and ensure all learners, particularly those with additional needs, can engage, succeed and flourish.
We celebrate each child’s individuality, their creativity, curiosity and character and are committed to helping them flourish both academically and personally.
“Roots to Grow and Wings to Fly”
Our Federation celebrates individuality and a strong sense of community, nurturing children to grow together, and learn for life, as confident, compassionate citizens. We value teamwork, care deeply about wellbeing, and are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children in our care.
Arranging a visit to Langford Budville Church of England Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@moorlandfed.co.uk.
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