School Crossing Patrol (Cupernham Lane, Romsey)

Shared Services Partnership; East Oakley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

Job summary

Hampshire County Council is recruiting a School Crossing Patrol for a term-time, permanent role at a designated crossing in Romsey. You will help children and families cross the road safely during school runs, acting as a calm, visible presence and promoting road safety in the local community.

Working 10 hours per week during school terms (typically one hour in the morning and one in the afternoon), you will receive a uniform and join a valued team.

Qualifications

• Dependable, responsible and committed to road safety.
• Ability to work at designated crossing points with vigilance.
• Good communication and punctuality.

Responsibilities

• Assist children and families to cross the road safely during school runs.
• Be a calm, reassuring presence at crossing points while managing traffic.
• Work 10 hours weekly during term-time, typically morning and afternoon.
• Wear the provided uniform and stay aware of weather conditions.

Skills

Traffic awareness

Calm and approachable

Basic IT skills

Job description

Job Reference: HCC624982
Salary Range: £25,615 - £25,958 pro-rata, per annum (actual salary £5,922 - £6,081 per annum)
Work Location: Cupernham Lane, Romsey
Hours per week: 10
Contract Type: Permanent (Term-Time only)
Closing Date: 20 October 2026
Please note applications will be reviewed once submitted, therefore this advert may close early depending on volumes of applications received

The Role:

Join Hampshire’s School Crossing Patrol Service and become a valued part of your local community by helping to keep children and families safe on their journeys to and from school. This is a rewarding and highly visible role where you’ll play a key part in promoting road safety and making a positive difference every day.

What you’ll do:

As a School Crossing Patrol, you’ll take on a vital role in your community - helping children and families cross the road safely during busy school run times. You’ll be a calm and reassuring presence at designated crossing points, ensuring pedestrians are protected and traffic is managed with care and confidence. Your role is essential in making sure children and other pedestrians can travel to and from school safely.

This position involves working 10 hours per week during school term time, typically one hour in the morning and one in the afternoon. You’ll be provided with a uniform to keep you protected in all weather conditions, and you’ll be part of a valued team making a real difference every day.

What we’re looking for:

We’re keen to hear from individuals who are responsible, reliable, and committed to making Hampshire’s roads safer for children and other pedestrians. You’ll need to demonstrate good traffic awareness, stay alert in all conditions, and show dedication to this important community role.

A calm and approachable manner is essential, along with the ability to work independently and confidently use basic IT systems.

Hampshire County Council is recognised nationally as one of the highest performing local authorities in the UK. A modern, forward-looking local authority, it offers a pleasant, supportive, and collaborative working environment. Hampshire County Council is also a flexible employer interested in making the most of your skills and offers a great work life balance. We invest in you through our internal development programmes and training and offer a competitive salary and benefits package .

This post is subject to a Criminal Records Check.

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.

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