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
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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
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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 |
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
JOB TITLE: School Crossing Patrol
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 .