Maintenance Operative

Independent Association of Prep Schools; England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

The Independent Association of Prep Schools is looking for a part-time Maintenance Operative to join their facilities team starting from September 2025. This role offers flexible working hours, a supportive environment, and numerous staff benefits, including daily lunch and discounts on school fees for permanent employees.

Benefits

Lunch provided daily

Staff discount on school fees

Well-being CPD offerings: yoga, mindfulness

End-of-term celebration events

Confidential staff care line

No email communication at Christmas

Informal social events and trips abroad

Discounts on cinema tickets, shopping, and gym memberships

Responsibilities

• Work part-time (30 hours per week) during term time with flexibility on hours
• Possible overtime for school events and workload throughout the year

Job description

We are expanding our current facilities and maintenance team from 1 September 2025 and are looking to recruit a Maintenance Operative to work part-time (30 hours per week), term time only, which is 36 weeks per year plus 3 weeks.

Detail

At Tranby, we provide an ‘all through’ education from 2 to 18 years for both boys and girls. Every aspect of school life complements the others, creating a rounded education that produces independent and confident young people eager to make a difference in the world. Pupils in the Prep and Senior Schools have numerous opportunities to work on collaborative projects supporting our cohesive educational journey.

The hours of work will be during the normal school day for 6 hours per day, with flexibility regarding the hours worked. Overtime may be available to cover school events and workload throughout the school year. The closing date for applications is Thursday 3 July, with interviews scheduled for the week commencing 7 July.

If you seek a new challenge in a positive, supportive environment, we would love to hear from you. Please see the benefits below when you join the ‘Tranby family’.

Additional staff well-being opportunities include:

• Lunch provided daily
• Staff discount on school fees from Reception to Y13 (permanent employees only)
• Well-being CPD offerings: yoga, mindfulness, and choir participation
• End-of-term celebration events
• Confidential staff care line
• No email communication at Christmas to allow family time
• Informal social events and trips abroad organized by staff
• Discounts on cinema tickets, shopping, and gym memberships

What our staff say:

• “Leadership listens and strives to find solutions, prioritizing children’s well-being and staff support.”
• “Positive leadership and structures help us move forward despite changing demands.”
• “I feel part of a nurturing extended family that looks out for each other.”
• “Staff morale is high, and everyone feels valued and supported.”
• “Staff well-being is a top priority with excellent support options.”