Minibus driver/Site Team Assistant - Stony Dean School

Buckinghamshire Council; Amersham; On-site; GBP 9,800 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

Stony Dean School is seeking a reliable individual to join the Site Team as a School Minibus Driver / Site Team Assistant in Amersham. The role combines safe student transportation with site maintenance and security responsibilities.

The post is part-time (18 hours per week) with shifts on Mondays and Fridays. A full, clean UK driving licence, DIY/maintena nce skills, and an Enhanced DBS check are required.

Qualifications

• Holds a full, clean UK driving licence.
• Has practical maintenance, DIY, or caretaking skills.
• Is organised, reliable, and able to work independently.
• Has excellent communication skills and a positive attitude.
• Emergency First Aid at Work qualification.
• Experience within a school or educational setting.

Responsibilities

• Safely transporting students on designated morning and afternoon routes.
• Driving pupils on educational visits, sporting fixtures, and school events.
• Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of passengers at all times.
• Completing vehicle safety checks and maintaining accurate records.
• Reporting any vehicle defects, incidents, or concerns promptly.
• Assisting with opening and locking the school site and basic maintenance tasks.
• Supporting room setups for examinations, assemblies, and events.
• Moving furniture, equipment and deliveries around the site.
• Maintaining safe and tidy outdoor areas, including winter gritting when required.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Maintenance skills

Organisation

Communication skills

Team player

Emergency First Aid at Work

Caretaking experience

Job description

Location: Amersham

Overview

Salary: Bucks Pay Range 2, Actual Salary £10,942 per annum

Hours: Monday & Fridays only, 18 hours per week

Reporting to: Site Manager

Interview Date: WC 18 th October 2026

About us

Stony Dean School is a thriving and supportive special school for pupils with learning difficulties aged 11 to 19. We are looking for a reliable, practical, and enthusiastic individual to join our Site Team as a School Minibus Driver / Site Team Assistant.

This is a varied and rewarding role that combines the safe transportation of students with supporting the upkeep, maintenance, and security of our school site. No two days are the same, making this an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys a hands‑on role and takes pride in contributing to the smooth running of a school community.

Why Join Stony Dean School?

At Stony Dean School, our staff make a real difference every day.

We offer:

• A welcoming and supportive team environment
• Opportunities for training and development
• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• The opportunity to contribute to the success and wellbeing of our pupils
• Safely transporting students on designated morning and afternoon routes.
• Driving pupils on educational visits, sporting fixtures, and school events.
• Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of passengers at all times.
• Completing vehicle safety checks and maintaining accurate records.
• Reporting any vehicle defects, incidents, or concerns promptly.

Site Support

• Assisting with the opening and locking of the school site.
• Carrying out minor maintenance, repairs, decorating, and general DIY tasks.
• Supporting room setups for examinations, assemblies, and events.
• Moving furniture, equipment, and deliveries around the site.
• Maintaining safe and tidy outdoor areas, including winter gritting and snow clearance when required.

Health, Safety and Safeguarding

• Following all Health and Safety, COSHH, and fire safety procedures.
• Promoting a safe and secure environment for pupils, staff, and visitors.
• Adhering to the school's safeguarding and child protection procedures at all times.

Please see attached Job description for further information.

About you

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds a full, clean UK driving licence
• Has practical maintenance, DIY, or caretaking skills
• Is organised, reliable, and able to work independently
• Has excellent communication skills and a positive attitude
• Enjoys working as part of a supportive team
• Has a friendly and professional approach when interacting with pupils, parents, and staff
• Previous experience within a school or educational setting
• Emergency First Aid at Work qualification
• Experience of site maintenance or caretaking duties

Stony Dean School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and other safer recruitment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:
All unspent convictions and conditional cautions
All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020).
For further information on filtering please refer to Nacro guidance and the guidance issued by the Ministry of Justice (see, in particular, the section titled ‘Exceptions Order’).
It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete self-disclosure form and return prior to interview.