Site Cleaner Caretaker

About the job

Key information

Salary: Full Time Equivalent: £24,796 – £25,185

• 15 hours per week: £9,050 – £9,192 (actual salary) per annum
• Additional 2.5 hours per week: £1,508 – £1,532 (actual salary) per annum To support school meal delivery Monday to Friday, with additional fuel allowance.

Start Date: September 2026 or sooner if available

Contract: Permanent, term time plus 3 weeks

What will I be doing?

Supporting a safe, clean and thriving school environment

The Moorland Federation is seeking to appoint a committed and reliable Site Cleaner Caretaker to join our friendly and supportive team at Langford Budville Primary School.

This is a varied and rewarding role at the heart of school life. You will play a vital part in ensuring that our school environment is clean, safe, secure and well maintained for our children, staff and wider community.

Working closely with the Head of School and Federation colleagues, you will take pride in maintaining high standards across the school site. From daily cleaning routines to supporting site safety, security and basic maintenance, your work will directly contribute to creating a welcoming and well cared for environment where children can learn and thrive.

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 kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

This role would suit someone practical, proactive and dependable, who enjoys working independently while also being part of a close-knit school community.

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

What is in it for me?

• 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

Supporting documents and information

About Langford Budville Primary School and the Moorland Federation

Langford Budville Primary School is a small, welcoming village school where children are known, valued and supported as individuals. We are proud of our strong community links and our nurturing environment where every child is encouraged to grow in confidence and curiosity.

As part of the Moorland Federation, we work collaboratively with a family of rural schools across Somerset and Exmoor. Together, we are committed to providing a high-quality, inclusive education and a safe, supportive environment where both children and staff can thrive.

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 18 May 2026, 9.00am

Interview Date: Friday 22 May 2026

For further information and to download an application pack, please visit our website

Or contact us via email or telephone: recruitment@moorlandfed.co.uk / 07947 994052

Safeguarding Statement

The Moorland Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and must share our commitment to child protection.

Apply on the Langford Budville CoE Primary School website

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