School Crossing Patroller

North Crawley CofE School, Newport Pagnell, Buckinghamshire, MK16 9LL

35 days remaining to apply

Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
10 November 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
13 May 2024

Job details

Job role: Other support roles
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern: Part time
Contract type: Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary: £4,470.89 Annually (Actual)

School Crossing Patroller job summary

We are looking to recruit a reliable and committed individual to be part of our small school team in this new position.

Monday to Friday 7.55am to 8.45pm, and 3.15pm to 4.00pm (8 hours per week)

Actual annual salary £4,470.89

Term time only plus one inset day

Fixed term to 31.03.2025 in the first instance (possibly extended if funding continues)

You will be required to ensure the safety of children and pedestrians crossing the road to and from North Crawley CE School, whilst also supporting the safety of older children in the village to use their school transport.

You will need good communication skills, patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations.

The ideal candidate would be someone who:

Is confident and able to safely operate the school crossing point and the highway code, and willing to carry out their duties in any weather.
Is able to provide road safety awareness skills to children and adults through demonstrating best practice and reminding of road safety messages or advice.
Is able to make and maintain good relationships with the children, their families and the local community.
Is flexible, enthusiastic, energetic and shares the values of the school.

We will offer you:

Full uniform, including waterproof clothing.
Full training provided by Milton Keynes City Council.
A supportive team and a friendly work environment.
The opportunity to become a valued member of the village community.

There may be some occasions where we close a vacancy early due to a high a volume of applications / suitable applications being received. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

The Village Schools Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check and an online search will be carried out as part of our safer recruitment process.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.