Minibus and Maintenance Operative

The Society of Heads; Yorkshire (VA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is expanding its maintenance team and seeks part-time Minibus and Maintenance Operatives. The role involves working 30 hours per week during term time, offering a supportive environment and various staff benefits including daily meals and discounts on school fees.

Benefits

Lunch provided daily

Staff discount on school fees from Reception to Y13 (permanent employees only)

Well-being CPD activities: yoga, mindfulness, choir participation

End-of-term celebration events

Confidential staff care line

No email communications at Christmas to allow family time

Informal social events and trips abroad organized by staff

Discounts on cinema tickets, shopping, and gym memberships

Responsibilities

• Work part-time in maintenance and minibus operations throughout the school year.
• Hours are either 06:00 to 12:00 or 12:30 to 18:30, Monday to Friday.

Job description

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

Details

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, fostering 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 collaborate on projects supporting their educational journey.

The hours of work will be either 06:00 to 12:00 or 12:30 to 18:30, Monday to Friday. Overtime may be paid to cover school events and workload throughout the year. The closing date for applications 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. Please review the benefits offered 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 activities: yoga, mindfulness, choir participation
• End-of-term celebration events
• Confidential staff care line
• No email communications 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:

• “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 well-being and pastoral care of the children have always been paramount, and staff well-being has been a key focus this year.”
• “Teaching has changed over the years, with many demands each day. However, positive leadership and structure help us move forward for the better.”
• “I love working at Tranby. Despite swift changes, I feel part of a nurturing extended family where we support each other.”
• “It's the best school I’ve worked in, with good morale, where staff feel valued, and strengths are recognized, bringing out the best in everyone.”
• “Staff well-being is a high priority here, with fantastic support and resources available.”

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