School Crossing Patrol Officer, The Meadows - ORK10914

Orkney Islands Council; Kirkwall; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

Equipment supplied

Job summary

Orkney Islands Council is seeking a School Crossing Patrol Officer for The Meadows in Kirkwall. The role involves helping children cross the road at a designated crossing point during school hours, with shifts aligned to Papdale Primary School opening and closing times (approximately two 40-minute sessions per day).

A punctual and trustworthy candidate with a commitment to child safety is required. The post contains a Distant Islands Allowance and is regulated due to working with children; the

Job description

School Crossing Patrol Officer, The Meadows - ORK10914

The above amounts include Distant Islands Allowance.

You will be reporting to a Senior Administrative Officer.

Your working pattern is Monday to Friday. We are happy to talk flexible working, where possible.

A School Crossing Patrol Officer is required to assist children to cross the road at an established crossing point in Kirkwall. The normal working week is restricted to opening and closing times of Papdale Primary School, with a 40 minute shift in the morning and afternoon.

We are looking for a punctual, trustworthy, honest individual who has a genuine interest in children's safety to join our team.

A uniform and equipment will be supplied.

The necessary qualification, experience and skills required for this role are detailed in the ‘must have’ section of the attached job profile. These criteria are used for decisions on shortlisting and appointment of applicants.

This post is a regulated role with children and requires Level 2 Disclosure with PVG scheme membership.

Applications close at 23:59 on Sunday 22 November 2026, with shortlisting taking place week commencing 23 November 2026 and interviews scheduled for week commencing 7 December 2026.

For a discussion about the role, contact Leanne Spence at

[e-mail] or on 01856 873535 ext. 2422.

Orkney Islands Council is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, gender, race or ethnicity, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity status or gender reassignment status.