School Crossing Patrol - Cookstown Primary School

Education Authority; Cookstown; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional educational organization in Northern Ireland seeks a dedicated individual for the role of School Crossing Patrol. The successful candidate will ensure the safe passage of school children across roads. Responsibilities include managing traffic, following safety protocols, and communicating effectively with children and parents. Ideal for individuals with strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to safety.

Qualifications

• Willingness to undertake job-related training.
• Demonstrable knowledge of road safety and traffic awareness.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Control the behaviour of children at crossing areas.
• Comply with the Education Authority’s official booklet of 'Instructions to School Crossing Patrols'.
• Complete all necessary paperwork.

Skills

Willingness to undertake job-related training

Demonstrable knowledge of road safety and traffic awareness

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Excellent customer service skills

Ability to use own initiative

Job description

Overview

JOB DESCRIPTION — Reports To: The Transport Officer. Job Purpose: To undertake duties concerned with the safe passage of school children across roads to and from school, including control and direction of traffic at crossing areas, operation of hazard warning signs, and identification of roadside hazards.

Responsibilities

• Control the behaviour of children at crossing areas.
• Comply with the Education Authority’s official booklet of “Instructions to School Crossing Patrols”.
• Carry out duties in accordance with: a) 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 appropriate to the working conditions inherent in the 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 reviewed in light of changing circumstances and is not intended to be rigid or inflexible; it provides 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, note that you may be required to click or access further information as applicable.

Person Specification

Notes to Job Applicants

1. You must clearly demonstrate on your application form how, and to what extent you meet the required criteria, for both essential and desirable criteria where relevant.
2. You must demonstrate how you meet the criteria by the closing date for applications, unless the criteria state otherwise.
3. The stage in the process where the criteria will be measured is outlined in the accompanying documentation.
4. Shortlisting will be based on the essential criteria, using information supplied on the application form.
5. The Selection Panel reserves the right to shortlist only applicants who most strongly meet the criteria.
6. In cases of high application numbers, desirable criteria may be applied to assist shortlisting; you should demonstrate how you meet any desirable criteria on your form.

Section 1 — Essential Criteria

The following are essential criteria to be measured at shortlisting and may be further explored during the interview. Indicate how you meet these criteria on your application form.

Willingness to undertake job-related training.

Method of Assessment: Shortlisting by Application Form.

Section 2 — Essential Criteria

The following are additional essential criteria which will be measured during the interview/selection stage.

Demonstrable knowledge of road safety and traffic awareness.

Method of Assessment: Interview.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; Excellent customer service skills; Ability to use own initiative while following procedures.

Method of Assessment: Interview.

Section 3 — Desirable Criteria

Desirable criteria may be used to determine a manageable pool of candidates. Include evidence of how you meet these criteria on your application form.

Experience of working with children and/or the public.

Method of Assessment: Shortlisting by Application Form.

Our Values

Evidence that personal values align with EA values, including commitment to equality and excellence in service delivery.

Disclosure of Criminal Background

The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Northern Ireland) Order 2007 defines working directly with children as regulated activity. If appointed to a post involving regulated activity, an Enhanced Disclosure of Criminal Background will be required, and the applicant will meet the cost of the disclosure.

Further information can be accessed (national and local resources) for background checks.

Applicant Guidance Notes

Guidance notes and information about benefits of joining the Education Authority are available; the Educational Authority is an Equal Opportunities Employer.