Maintenance Operative

The Independent Schools Council; Yorkshire (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

The Independent Schools Council seeks a part-time Maintenance Operative starting September 2025. Candidates will enjoy a supportive school environment, flexible hours, and various staff benefits, including lunches provided and discounts on school fees. Ideal for those seeking a balanced work-life focus.

Benefits

Lunch provided daily

Staff discount on school fees

Well-being CPD offerings: yoga, mindfulness, and choir

End-of-term celebration events

Confidential staff care line

No email communication at Christmas

Organized social events and trips abroad

Discounts on cinema tickets, shopping, and gym memberships

New starter’s meal

Responsibilities

• Work part-time during term time for 30 hours a week, with some flexibility.
• Cover school events and workload through overtime options.

Job description

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 with the drive to make the most of every opportunity and a desire to make a difference in the world. Pupils in the Prep and Senior Schools have numerous opportunities to work on collaborative projects supporting their educational journey.

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

The work hours will be during the normal school day for 6 hours per day, with flexibility in hours. There is also an option for paid overtime to cover school events and workload throughout the year. The application deadline is Thursday, 3 July, with interviews scheduled for the week commencing 7 July.

If you are seeking a new challenge in a positive and supportive environment, we would love to hear from you. Benefits include:

• Lunch provided daily
• Staff discount on school fees from Reception to Y13 (permanent staff 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
• Organized social events and trips abroad
• Discounts on cinema tickets, shopping, and gym memberships
• New starter’s meal

What our staff say:

• “Leadership listens and appreciates honesty, striving to find quick solutions, with staff well-being a key focus.”
• “Positive leadership and supportive structures help us move forward despite changing demands.”
• “I love working at Tranby; I feel part of a nurturing family where we support each other.”
• “This is the best school I’ve worked at, with high morale, recognition of staff strengths, and a positive environment.”
• “Staff well-being is a top priority here, with excellent support and resources available.”