School Crossing Patrol Attendant - Cunningsburgh Primary School - SIC08323

Shetland Islands Council; Cunningsburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government authority is seeking a School Crossing Patrol Attendant to ensure the safety of children crossing at designated points. The role is based at Cunningsburgh Primary School and requires 5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. The ideal candidate will raise awareness of road safety and encourage appropriate behaviour among children. The position includes paid holidays and flexible working options.

Qualifications

• Ability to ensure children's safety at road crossings.
• Strong communication skills to encourage appropriate behaviour.
• Awareness of road safety and potential hazards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure children cross safely at the designated crossing patrol point.
• Encourage appropriate behaviour from children as they approach and leave the crossing.
• Raise children's awareness of road safety and potential hazards.

Job description

Overview

The School Crossing Patrol Attendant (SCPA) is responsible for ensuring children cross the road safely at the designated crossing patrol point. The SCPA encourages appropriate behaviour from the children as they approach and leave the crossing point. The SCPA raises children's awareness of road safety and potential hazards.

The SCPA is based at Cunningsburgh Primary School in Cunningsburgh, serving Quarff, Fladdabister and Cunningsburgh in the South Mainland of Shetland. The school provides education from Early Years up to P7 and is managed by a Head Teacher.

Responsibilities

• Ensure children cross safely at the designated crossing patrol point.
• Encourage appropriate behaviour from children as they approach and leave the crossing.
• Raise children's awareness of road safety and potential hazards.

Additional Information

• The grade of this post is E.
• Rate of pay shown in the advert includes Distant Islands Allowance of £1.4808 per hour.
• Permanent part-time post for 5.0 hours per week, 39.00 weeks per year plus 6.24 weeks (pro rata) paid holiday to be taken during school holidays.
• Working pattern: 1 hour per day, Monday to Friday, with 0.5 hours in the morning and 0.5 hours after school.
• Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update.
• A relocation package does not apply to this post.
• We will pay interview expenses from within Shetland.
• We are happy to talk flexible working.

During the application process you are required to give the names of two persons not related to you, who we can contact to provide a reference to support your application.

This post is based at Cunningsburgh Primary School, Cunningsburgh.

For further details relating to this post, contact: Mrs Fiona Johnson - Acting Head Teacher - on 01595 807250 or email [e-mail].

If you have a disability which prevents you from applying online, please call 01595 744032.

Information about Shetland

Shetland is an archipelago in the north of the British Isles with rich culture and a dynamic society, offering opportunities and a work-life balance. The Islands have a diverse economy and provide employers with modern amenities and communities.

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