Pedestrian Trainer (Casual)

Darlington; North East; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Training & development

Wellbeing support

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discounts

Arriva Travel Club

Job summary

Darlington Borough Council is seeking a Casual Pedestrian Trainer to support its school-based road-safety programme. You will help develop and deliver a structured pedestrian training schedule for groups of children during the school day, with flexibility across the 3-week blocks.

The role requires confidence, strong communication, and a willingness to work during term time. DBS enhanced checks apply, and various staff benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Must enjoy working with children.
• Good communication skills.
• Willing to work flexibly during school term time.

Responsibilities

• Assist with developing, executing and coordinating the pedestrian training programme.
• Deliver morning and afternoon training sessions within the 3-week programme.
• Be available for at least 2 days each week of the programme and complete full DBS checks.

Job description

Pedestrian Trainer (Casual) (Ref: POS000830)

Salary £15.14 (hourly rate) Salary Band Up to £10,000 Post Type Casual / Seasonal / Bank / Permanently Variable hours Hours Per Week Part time - term time

Job and Application details

Categories Traffic / Highways / Road Safety
Directorate N/A Published Date 01/10/2026 Closing Date 18/10/2026

If you are enthusiastic about road safety for children, you may be the person we are looking for to help achieve Darlington’s casualty reduction targets.

You should enjoy working with children and will be expected to work flexibly, on a casual basis, during school term time, to assist with developing, executing and co-ordinating our established pedestrian training programme.

We usually run a 3 week programme for each group of children receiving the training during the school day. The morning sessions are usually 2 hours, and each afternoon session is 1.5 hours per day and the total number of hours that may be offered to you would depend on your availability and the training taking place. You would need to be available for at least 2 days each week of the 3 week programme.

You will be confident and outgoing, with good communication skills. Full training will be provided giving guidance and advice on delivering the programme.

The role is subject to a Disclosure and Barry Service check (DBS) at the enhanced children level.

The rewards for working at Darlington Borough Council go beyond the salary you will receive; we have numerous additional benefits such as:

• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with option to make Additional Voluntary Contributions
• Generous Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave schemes
• Staff equality forums
• Green Car Leasing Scheme
• Access to a wide range of training, learning and development
• Physiotherapy service
• Confidential counselling service
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Dolphin Centre Fit for Life Discounts
• Local and National retailer discounts
• Vivup employee benefit app and Lifestyle Savings
• Arriva Employee Travel Club

If you are enthusiastic about road safety for children, you may be the person we are looking for to help achieve Darlington’s casualty reduction targets.

You should enjoy working with children and will be expected to work flexibly, on a casual basis, during school term time, to assist with developing, executing and co-ordinating our established pedestrian training programme.

We usually run a 3 week programme for each group of children receiving the training during the school day. The morning sessions are usually 2 hours, and each afternoon session is 1.5 hours per day and the total number of hours that may be offered to you would depend on your availability and the training taking place. You would need to be available for at least 2 days each week of the 3 week programme.

You will be confident and outgoing, with good communication skills. Full training will be provided giving guidance and advice on delivering the programme.

The role is subject to a Disclosure and Barry Service check (DBS) at the enhanced children level.

The rewards for working at Darlington Borough Council go beyond the salary you will receive; we have numerous additional benefits such as:

• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with option to make Additional Voluntary Contributions
• Flexible working
• Generous Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave schemes
• Staff equality forums
• Green Car Leasing Scheme
• Access to a wide range of training, learning and development
• Physiotherapy service
• Confidential counselling service
• Great wellbeing offer
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Dolphin Centre Fit for Life Discounts
• Local and National retailer discounts
• Vivup employee benefit app and Lifestyle Savings
• Arriva Employee Travel Club

For the full range of benefits we offer, please see our Why work for us internet page, which also includes our Total Reward Booklet and Employee Benefit Video.

https://www.darlington.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers-1/why-work-for-us/

Find out further information about us and what it’s like to work for our great team by visiting the Jobs and Careers home page.

https://www.darlington.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/

For detailed information on this role, please refer to the Role Profile and Person Specification.

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