School Crossing Patrol Officer (Term Time only)

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

Bitterne Park Primary School, Manor Farm/Wellington Road (Location 36), 6.67 Decimal Hours per week, 08.10-08.50am and 15.10-15.50pm

Oakwood Primary School, Sandpiper Road (Location 126) 7.50 Decimal Hours per week, 8.30 – 9.10am and 14.50 – 15.40pm

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

Springhill Catholic Primary School, Milton Road (Location 91), 5.42 Decimal Hours per week, 08.30-09.05am and 15.05-15.35pm

Hightown Primary School Warburton Road /Tunstall Road (Location 76), 6.67 Decimal Hours per week, 08.20 – 09.00am and 15.00 – 15.40pm

Freemantle Academy Paynes Road/Queenstown Road (Location 4), 6.67 Decimal Hours per week, 08.30-09.05am and 15.05-15.50pm

Freemantle Academy, Waterloo Road/Outside School (Location 3), 6.67 Decimal Hours per week, 08.30-09.05am and 15.05-15.50pm

Bitterne Manor Primary School, Athelstan Road (Location 60), 6.67 Decimal Hours per week, 8:10-8.50am and 15.05-15.45pm

Weston Park Primary School Newton Road/ Gardeners Arm (Location 99), 6.67 Decimal Hours per week, 8.25 – 9.10am and 15.00 – 15.35pm

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

Glenfield Infants & Beechwood Junior Schools, Mousehole Lane (Loc 44), 9.58 Decimal Hours per week,

8.05-9.05am and 14.50-15.45pm

Additional Information

• This post requires an Enhanced DBS check.
• Please note the salary £20,442 per annum quoted is based on full time 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year. (£10.60 per hour), please note this salary is pro-rated
• Working hours per week varies dependent on location
• This is a term time only position (39 weeks)

To be considered for this post please submit an online application through our website: https://www.southampton.gov.uk/jobs/ or click on the 'Apply for this job' button below.

The supporting statement section of the application form must be completed. Unless there are specific criteria questions for you to evidence against, you will need to detail how you meet the essential, and if applicable the desirable criteria for the role. A CV on its own will not be considered.

Recruitment contact details: 023 8083 4033 or recruitment@southampton.gov.uk

To apply for the position please select the 'Apply for this job' button at the bottom of the page.

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