School Crossing Patrol - Various locations

Lincolnshire pa.; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

Job summary

Lincolnshire County Council is recruiting a School Crossing Patrol Officer to support pupil safety at designated crossing points during term time. The role involves helping children cross roads, managing traffic in a professional manner and engaging with families and school staff.

You will be provided with a uniform and be expected to arrive on time for the start and end of the school day. This part-time position typically involves 5 to 6.15 hours per week, with interviews to be held as needed

Qualifications

• Term-time, part-time role (5–6.15 hours per week).

Responsibilities

• Cross families at a designated crossing point to help ensure safe journeys to and from school.
• Assist with traffic management and communicate with children, drivers, parents and teachers.
• Wear and maintain the provided uniform and be punctual at start and end of the school day.

Job description

Are you searching for a rewarding and fulfilling position that supports your local community? Are you available during school term times to join Lincolnshire County Council as a School Crossing Patrol Officer? If you are passionate about promoting active travel and contributing to community safety, consider joining our Lincolnshire Road Safety Partnership Team.

Locations

• Billingborough - Victoria Street
• Gosberton - High Street
• Marton, Stow Park Road (Gainsborough)
• Stamford - Foundry Road
• Burgh le Marsh - Wainfleet Road
• Sleaford - Eastgate
• Dunholme - Ryland Road
• Bourne - Manning Road
• Bracebridge Heath - Grantham Road
• Branston - Station Road
• Heighington - High Street

In this part-time role (typically working 5 - 6.15 hours per week during term time. Working a minimum of 30 minutes at the beginning and a minimum of 30 minutes at the end of the school day), you'll be fully trained to manage traffic professionally and make a positive impact in the community, crossing families at a designated crossing point. Each day, you will play a crucial role in helping to keep children safe during their journeys to and from school. The rewards you will receive will be immeasurable such as seeing the smiles and excited faces of the pupils eager to greet you. With a love for working outdoors, you will arrive on time at the beginning and the end of the school day, and you’ll enjoy supporting and communicating with children, drivers, parents, teachers and even say hello to the odd furry friend!! You will, of course, also be provided with an eye catching uniform to keep you safe, visible, warm and dry!

Join our team and enjoy competitive hourly rates, access to a comprehensive rewards and benefits package, and the opportunity to contribute to a safer school community and environment.

Closing date: 15/11/26

Interviews will be held ad hoc.

Best of luck with your application

Please note, if you have applied for a similar position within the past three months and were unsuccessful, we kindly ask that you do not reapply at this time.

At Lincolnshire County Council, we believe our people are at the heart of everything we do. That’s why we offer a rewarding package designed to support your work-life balance, health and wellbeing, financial security, and career growth. Find out more about our offer to you in the attached brochure.

PLEASE NOTE: It is imperative that your personal statement clearly states why you have applied, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role as set out in theJob Description (attached on LCC jobs Site) and what you feel you can bring to this role, the team and the wider County Council.

Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check. On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward. Please also note: once an application is submitted it is final and cannot be amended. If you withdraw your application, it cannot be reinstated and you will not be able to submit another application for that vacancy. If you have an issue with your submitted application, please contact [e-mail].

We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.

Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Smarter Working Employer

We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary. Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.

Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.

Fluency Duty

In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

Our values - collaborative, adaptable, eco-conscious, supportive, and responsible - guide everything we do. We’re looking for candidates who share these values and bring them to life in their work, helping us build strong teams and make a real difference in the communities we serve.