School Crossing Patrol Officer
Job Details
Full Job Description
Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing 1 April 2024
Closing Date: Tuesday 26 March 2024
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: FCLW £22,525.71 (Pro- Rata)
Working Pattern: 7.5 hours 38 weeks per year
Location: Ceres & Kennoway
Supporting Statement
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Job Details
As a School Crossing Patrol Officer, you will play a vital role in community safety by ensuring children and other members of the community safely cross the road at a designated point between specified times.
No formal qualifications are necessary, the ability to cope in all weather conditions, a good road sense, knowledge of the Highway Code/Green Cross Code and previous experience of working with children would be desirable.
It is essential that you can attend the patrol point daily at school opening and closing times in all weather conditions, including attending at short notice in the event of unscheduled school closures.
Hours are mainly 08:15am to 09:10am and 2:50pm to 3:25pm
Current permanent posts available are:
East Fife
- Ceres Primary School
- Kennoway Primary School
You will earn a competitive salary of £22,525.71 pro rata and have access to a range of benefits, including:
- We pay the Scottish Local Government Living Wage of £12.00 per hour for this post, plus extra payments for shift work, including weekends.
- Pay is annualised (equal instalments every 4 week pay period)
- Access to and support with a training opportunities and qualifications for the job.
- Local and national discounts including supermarkets, restaurants, and retail
- All appropriate uniform will be provided.
The Person
Training in safe crossing procedures is provided.
You will be required to complete an annual Occupational Health Surveillance Questionnaire and attend for any Occupational Health Assessments as necessary.
Before confirming your appointment to the post, you will be required to obtain Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Membership for working with Children, through Disclosure Scotland.
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