School Crossing Patrol - Holy Trinity Primary School, Enniskillen

Education Authority; Enniskillen; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional educational body in Northern Ireland is seeking a dedicated individual for a school crossing patrol role. You will ensure the safe passage of children across roads and comply with all safety regulations and procedures. Ideal candidates should have excellent communication skills and a willingness to train. This position is vital for the safety of school children in the community.

Qualifications

• Willingness to undertake job related training.

Responsibilities

• Control the behaviour of children at crossing areas.
• Comply with legal safety orders and codes of practice.
• Complete all necessary paperwork related to duties.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Excellent customer service skills

Demonstrable knowledge of road safety and traffic awareness

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, (for example, control and direction of traffic at crossing areas, operation of hazard warning signs, and identification of any roadside hazards).

Key Responsibilities

• Control the behaviour of children at crossing areas.
• Comply with the relevant provisions contained in the Education Authority’s official booklet of “Instructions to School Crossing Patrols”.
• Carry out all duties to comply with: the Health and Safety at Work (NI) order 1978; Acts of Parliament, Statutory Instruments and Regulations and other legal requirements; Codes of Practice.
• Carry out all duties appropriate to the working conditions normally inherent in the particular 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.
• 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), promote good relations, equality of opportunity and pay due regard for equality legislation at all times.
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Person Specification / Requirements

Notes to Job Applicants

• You must clearly demonstrate on your application form under each question how, and to what extent you meet the required criteria, as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. Demonstrate this for both essential and desirable criteria, where relevant.
• You must demonstrate how you meet the criteria by the closing date for applications, unless the criteria state otherwise.
• The stage in the process when the criteria will be measured is outlined in the table below.
• Shortlisting will be carried out on the basis of the essential criteria set out in Section 1 below, using the information provided by you on your application form.
• The Selection Panel reserves the right to shortlist only those applicants that it believes most strongly meet the criteria for the role.
• In the event of an excessive number of applications, the Selection Panel also reserves the right to apply any desirable criteria as outlined in Section 3 at shortlisting; applicants should clearly demonstrate how they meet any desirable criteria.

Section 1 – Essential Criteria

The following are essential criteria which will be measured at shortlisting and may be explored during the interview. You should make it clear on your application form how you meet these criteria. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted.

• Willingness to undertake job related training

Section 2 – Essential Criteria

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

• Knowledge: Demonstrable knowledge of road safety and traffic awareness
• Skills / Abilities: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Skills / Abilities: Excellent customer service skills
• Skills / Abilities: Ability to use own initiative while following procedures
• Values Orientation: Evidence of how your experience and approach to work reflect EA’s ethos and values

Section 3 – Desirable Criteria

Some or all of the desirable criteria may be used to determine a manageable pool of candidates. Desirable criteria will be applied in the order listed. Demonstrate on your application form how you meet the desirable criteria.

• Experience: Evidence of experience of working with children and/or the public

Our Values

Through the selection process we will seek evidence that candidates’ personal values align with EA’s values, including commitment to equality and excellence in service delivery to meet the needs of all children and young people equally.

Disclosure of Criminal Background

The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Northern Ireland) Order 2007 defines working directly with children or young people as ‘regulated activity’. If recommended for appointment to a post that involves ‘regulated activity’, the Education Authority will undertake an Enhanced Disclosure of Criminal Background. You will be expected to meet the cost of an Enhanced Disclosure Certificate. Details of how to make payment will be sent at the pre-employment stage.

Further information can be accessed at NI Direct or the Department of Justice.

Applicant Guidance Notes

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The Education Authority is an Equal Opportunities Employer