Minibus driverSite Team Assistant Stony Dean School

Term Time Only: Yes INSET Days

Location: Stony Dean School Amersham

Salary: Bucks Pay Range 2 Actual Salary 10942 per annum

Hours: Monday & Fridays only 18 hours per week

Reporting to: Site Manager

Closing Date: 14 October 2026 midday

Interview Date: WC 18^th October 2026

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

Website: the role

You will be responsible for:

School Minibus Driving

• 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 schools safeguarding and child protection procedures at all times.

Please see attached Job description for further information.

What Were 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

Desirable Experience

• MiDAS (Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme) qualification
• Previous experience within a school or educational setting
• Emergency First Aid at Work qualification
• Experience of site maintenance or caretaking duties

To apply you will need to complete the application form on my new term. Alternatively if you are applying via our website you will need to complete the application form along with the self-declaration form and return this to Rachel Franklin HR & Compliance Officer .

We are unable to accept CVs however a CV can accompany an application form.

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.