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We are looking for confident, reliable and enthusiastic individuals to join our team as School Crossing Patrol Officers.
You will supervise the safe passage of school children and other pedestrians who are accompanying them, in accordance with the Road Traffic Regulations 1981.
As part of your role you will be responsible for deciding when it is safe to stop traffic, using the Crossing Patrol sign, to give clear signals to drivers, cyclists and pedestrians.
It is essential for you to have a knowledge of Road Safety and to possess good communication skills. At times, you may be required to liaise with the school and the police to assist in reporting accidents and other incidents at the crossing site.
In addition, you will also be provided with all equipment and uniform required to carry out the role.
This is an excellent opportunity for a friendly and trustworthy individual looking to deliver a valuable service to the local community.
If you feel you have the necessary background, experience and skills to undertake this role we would like to hear from you.
Contact details for informal discussion:
For further information and details regarding the position please contact: Victoria Mahoney, School Crossing Patrol Co-ordinator on 023 8083 2271 or e-mail: SchoolCrossing.patrolService@southampton.gov.uk
Please specify the School and Location Number you are interested on the ‘supporting statement’ when completing your application.
You may list more than one vacancy but please state your order of preference.
It is not essential that you live near the location as long as you are able to arrange your own travel.
Bassett Green Primary School, Daisy Road/ Honeysuckle Road (Location 24), 6.67 Decimal Hours per week, 8.30-9.05am and 15.00-15.45pm
Beechwood Junior School & Glenfield Infant School, Glenfield Avenue (Location 56), 6.67 Decimal Hours per week, 8.20-9.00am and 14.50-15.30pm
Bitterne Park Primary School, Manor Farm Road/Wellington Road (Location 36), 6.67 Decimal Hours per week, 08.10-08.50am and 15.10-15.50pm
Bitterne Park Primary School, Woodmill Lane, Manor Farm Road (Location 51), 7.50 Decimal Hours per week, 8.00-8.45am and 15.15-16.00pm
Foundry Lane Primary School, English Road/Heysham Road (Location 5), 6.25 Decimal Hours per week, 08.30-09.05am and 15.00-15.40pm
Ludlow Infant & Junior Schools, Bishops Road/Peveril Road (Location 83), 7.92 Decimal Hours Per week, 8.30-9.10am and 15.00-15.55pm
St Monica Primary School, South East Road/Chapel Cresent (Loc 84) 6.15 Decimal Hours per week , 8.15-8.55am and 14.55-15.35pm
Tanners Brook Primary, King George Avenue/Stanton Road (location 68), 6.67 decimal hours per week, 8.25-9.05am and 14.55-15.35pm
Recruitment contact details:
Email: recruitment@southampton.gov.uk
Tel: 023 8083 4033
Additional Information
- Please note the salary quoted is based on full time hours (37 hours per week), 52 weeks per year. (£11.59 per hour)
- Working hours per week varies dependent on location
- This is a term time only position (39 weeks) and the salary will be pro rata of the above salary.
- This post requires a DBS check.
- For any posts that require a DBS check, if you have lived outside the UK within the last 5 years, you will be required to provide a Certificate of Good Conduct or a police certificate from the country/countries you have resided in. Kindly note that this is at the expense of the candidate, as well as any costs involved for translating into English.
How to apply:
To apply for the position please select the 'Apply for this job' button at the bottom of the page.
The supporting statement section of the application form must be completed, unless there are specific criteria questions for you to evidence against. Applications are shortlisted against the essential and desirable criteria found within the job description for the post. Please refer to the job description when completing your application form and evidence how you meet the required criteria/questions. A CV on its own will not be considered.
Unfortunately we are not able to accept applications that are made through a third party agency. We cannot guarantee that any correspondence sent from third party agencies will be responded to. To ensure your application is received please apply directly through our website.
We are proud to be #DisabilityConfident and support fair recruitment practices. Find out how you can get involved at gov.uk/disability-confident. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.
Southampton City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. It is committed to delivering services to ensure they are happy, safe and have opportunities to reach their goals as responsible members of our community. We believe it is always unacceptable for a child, young person or adult to experience abuse of any kind, and recognise our responsibility to safeguard and promote their welfare. We are committed to following safe practices to ensure this and expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. This commitment is reflected in all our recruitment and selection practices.
As a Corporate Parent we are actively aiming to support all our children in care (looked after children) and care leavers. Any applicants who are children in care or care leavers, who meet the essential criteria for the post applied for, will be guaranteed an interview.
