Full Job Description
PERSON SPECIFICATION
NOTES TO JOB
APPLICANTS |
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- You must demonstrate how you meet the
criteria by the closing date for applications, unless the criteria
state otherwise.
- The stage in the process when the criteria
will be measured is outlined in the table below.
- Shortlisting will be carried out on the basis of the
essential criteria set out in Section 1 below, using the information
provided by you on your application form.
- Please note that
the Selection Panel reserves the right to shortlist only those
applicants that it believes most strongly meet the criteria for the
role.
- outlined in Section 3 at shortlisting, in which case
these will be applied in the order listed. It is important therefore
that you also clearly demonstrate on your application form how you
meet any desirable criteria.
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SECTION 1 - ESSENTIAL CRITERIA |
The following are essential
criteria which will initially be measured at the shortlisting
stage and which may also be further explored during the
interview/selection stage . You should therefore make it clear on
your application form how, and to what extent you meet these criteria.
Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted.
Factor
| Essential Criteria | Method of Assessment |
Other | Willingness to undertake job related training
| Shortlisting by
Application Form |
SECTION 2 - ESSENTIAL CRITERIA |
The following are additional
essential criteria which will be measured during the
interview/selection stage.
Factor | Essential Criteria | Method of Assessment |
Knowledge | Demonstrable knowledge of road safety
and traffic awareness | Interview |
Skills / Abilities | Excellent interpersonal and communication
skills Excellent customer service skills
Ability to use own initiative while following procedures
| Interview
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Values Orientation
| Evidence of how your
experience and approach to work reflect EA’s Values. You will find
information about our Values here: .
| Interview |
SECTION 3 - DESIRABLE CRITERIA |
Some or all of the desirable
criteria may be applied by the Selection Panel in order to determine a
manageable pool of candidates. Desirable criteria will be applied in
the order listed. You should make it clear on your application form
how, and to what extent you meet the desirable criteria, as failure to
do so may result in you not being shortlisted.
Factor
| Desirable Criteria | Method of Assessment |
Qualifications / Experience
| Evidence of experience
of working with children and/or the public
| Shortlisting by
Application Form |
DISCLOSURE OF CRIMINAL
BACKGROUND
The Safeguarding
Vulnerable Groups (Northern Ireland) Order 2007 defines working
directly with children or young people or in specified places as
‘regulated activity’.
In the event that you are
recommended for appointed to a post that involves ‘regulated
activity’, the Education Authority will be required to undertake an
Enhanced Disclosure of Criminal Background.
Please note that you
WILL be expected to meet the cost of an Enhanced Disclosure
Certificate. Details of how to make payment will be sent to you at
the pre-employment stage.
Further
information can be accessed at NI Direct or the Department of Justice.
APPLICANT
GUIDANCE NOTES
To view the applicant
guidance notes, please click here.
To learn about
the many great benefits of joining the Education Authority, click here .
The Education Authority is an Equal
Opportunities Employer
JOB
DESCRIPTION
REPORTS
TO: The Transport Officer
JOB PURPOSE
To undertake duties
concerned with the safe passage of school children across roads to and
from school, (for example, control and direction of traffic at
crossing areas, operation of hazard warning signs, and identification
of any roadside hazards).
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Control the behaviour of children at crossing areas.
• Comply with the relevant provisions contained in the
Education Authority’s official booklet of “Instructions to School
Crossing Patrols”.
• Carry out all duties to comply with:
(a) The Health and Safety at Work (NI) order
1978;
(b) Acts of Parliament, Statutory
Instruments and Regulations and other legal requirements;
(c) Codes of Practice.
• Carry out all duties out in the working conditions
normally inherent in the particular job.
• Complete all
necessary paperwork.
• Carry out duties for jobs up to
and including those in the same grade, provided such duties are within
the competence of the employee.
This job description will be subject to review in light of
changing circumstances and is not intended to be rigid and inflexible
but should be regarded as providing guidelines within which the
individual works. Other duties of a similar nature and appropriate to
the grade may be assigned from time to time.
In accordance with Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act
(1998), the post-holder is expected to promote good relations,
equality of opportunity and pay due regard for equality legislation at
all times.
To view the summary of terms and
conditions for this post, click
here .