School Crossing Patrol Officer - Pear Tree Mead School

Medirest Signature; Harlow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join Essex County Council as a School Crossing Patrol Officer at Pear Tree Mead Primary in Harlow. This part-time role involves ensuring the safety of children crossing the road during school hours. Candidates should be punctual, reliable, and enjoy engaging with the public. Training and uniform are provided.

Benefits

Uniform and equipment provided

Training provided

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Enjoy engaging with the public.
• Ability to assess risks and report issues.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety of pedestrians, especially those with disabilities.
• Maintain contact with the schools served by the crossing.
• Give clear signals to drivers to stop traffic.

Skills

Punctuality

Reliability

Approachability

Job description

School Crossing Patrol Officer - Pear Tree Mead School

Permanent, Part Time

£13.00 per hour

Location: Harlow

Working Style: Operational field-based worker

Join Essex County Council's School Crossing Patrol Team as a School Crossing Patrol Officer at Pear Tree Mead Primary, Harlow.

Support children crossing the road to and from school in the morning and afternoon.

We seek punctual, reliable, approachable individuals who enjoy engaging with the public.

This role involves approximately 6.40 hours per week, including holiday pay, during the 39-week academic year. You will work for about 35 minutes in the morning (08:30 - 09:05) and 45 minutes in the afternoon (14:45 - 15:30), depending on site needs. Uniform, equipment, and training are provided.

Responsibilities:

1. Ensure the safety of pedestrians, especially those with disabilities or mobility impairments.
2. Maintain contact with the schools served by the crossing.
3. Assess risks at the crossing site, report any issues or defects.
4. Assist in preparing reports on incidents such as accidents or failure to stop.
5. Keep uniform and equipment in good condition, request replacements as needed.
6. Give clear signals to drivers to stop traffic and ensure pedestrians cross safely.

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Why Essex?

Essex offers a dynamic public service environment across over 1,420 square miles serving 1.8 million residents. We focus on innovation, flexible working, and career development. Essex is part of the Government's devolution programme, aiming to establish a Mayoral County Authority by 2026.

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