School Crossing Patroller x2

Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council; Tredegar; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council is seeking a School Crossing Patroller to join the Regeneration & Community Services Department. The role covers Glanhowy School, Tredegar (6 hours 40 minutes per week) and Cwm School, Ebbw Vale (5 hours 25 minutes per week).

The post involves ensuring the safety of children crossing roads at designated times, wearing the standard uniform and using provided safety equipment. Closing date is 3 November 2026 and interviews will be held on 12 November 2026.

Responsibilities

• To comply with the relevant sections of the Authority’s policy statement on Health, Safety and Welfare at Work.
• To adhere to the principles of the Corporate Equality Policy and ensure commitment to anti-discriminatory practice.
• To ensure the safe passage of children crossing the road and to maintain control over children who are awaiting your instruction to cross.
• To wear the correct uniform and to use the equipment provided for the safety of yourself, children and all other members of the public, especially when stopping traffic on the highway.
• To undertake any other relevant duties as may from time to time be required by management

Job description

Are you looking for a new challenge? If so we have the ideal opportunity for you, to join the Regeneration & Community Services Department as a School Crossing Patroller.

• BG01223 Glanhowy School Tredegar Entrance (6hours & 40minutes per week)
• BG01214 Cwm School Ebbw Vale Old Institute (5hours & 25minutes per week)

Principal Job Purpose

Responsible to: The Road Safety & Projects Officer

Responsible for: Ensuring the safety of children crossing the road at designated points between specified times.

Principal Responsibilities

• To comply with the relevant sections of the Authority’s policy statement on Health, Safety and Welfare at Work.
• To adhere to the principles of the Corporate Equality Policy and ensure commitment to anti-discriminatory practice.
• To ensure the safe passage of children crossing the road and to maintain control over children who are awaiting your instruction to cross.
• To wear the correct uniform and to use the equipment provided for the safety of yourself, children and all other members of the public, especially when stopping traffic on the highway.
• To undertake any other relevant duties as may from time to time be required by management

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. A comprehensive pre-employment screening process will be undertaken which will include anEnhanced Disclosure

For information on the re-employment and re-engagement of former employees please refer to the Council’s Pay Policy.

About us

At Blaenau Gwent, we are passionate about the work we do and the impact we have. We empower our staff to make meaningful changes and take action to enhance our services.

Want to ask us a question?

For further information or if you would like to have an information discussion, please contact Melinda Powell, Traffic Safety Officer. Tel: [phone] or email: [e-mail]

Closing Date

Tuesday 3rd November 2026 At 12:00 midnight

Interview Date

Thursday 12th November 2026