Minibus and Maintenance Operative

The Independent Schools Council; Yorkshire (VA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading school is expanding its facilities and maintenance team, recruiting six part-time Minibus and Maintenance Operatives. This role offers a positive, supportive environment with numerous benefits, including daily lunch, wellbeing activities, and social events. Ideal candidates will join a nurturing community focused on staff and student wellbeing.

Benefits

Lunch provided daily

Staff discount on school fees

Wellbeing CPD activities

End-of-term celebration events

Confidential staff care line

No email communication at Christmas

Social events and trips abroad

Discounts on cinema tickets, shopping, and gym memberships

New starters’ meal

Responsibilities

• Work part-time (30 hours per week) as Minibus and Maintenance Operatives.
• Participate in collaborative projects and support the educational journey.

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 recruiting six new Minibus and Maintenance Operatives to work part-time (30 hours per week), term time only (36 weeks per year plus 3 weeks).

The working hours will be either 06:00 to 12:00 or 12:30 to 18:30, Monday to Friday. Overtime may be available 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 seek a new challenge in a positive, supportive environment, we would love to hear from you. Benefits include:

• Lunch provided daily
• Staff discount on school fees from Reception to Year 13 (permanent staff only)
• Wellbeing CPD activities: yoga, mindfulness, choir participation
• End-of-term celebration events
• Confidential staff care line
• No email communication at Christmas to allow family time
• Social events and trips abroad organized by staff
• Discounts on cinema tickets, shopping, and gym memberships
• New starters’ meal

What our staff say:

“Whenever I have had a problem, I have spoken to the leadership who have listened, appreciated honesty, and endeavored to find solutions quickly, showing understanding and sensitivity where necessary. The wellbeing and pastoral care of children have always been paramount, and staff wellbeing has been a key focus this year, with a long-term staff wellbeing plan being developed.”

“Teaching has changed significantly over the years, with many demands. However, positive leadership and supportive structures enable us to move forward effectively.”

“I love working at Tranby. It feels like a nurturing extended family where we look out for each other and support one another.”

“This is the best school I’ve worked in, with good morale and a management team that values and celebrates staff strengths, fostering confidence and happiness.”

“Staff wellbeing is a top priority here, with a fantastic range of support available.”