Job Summary
We have an excellent opportunity for the position of School Crossing Patroller.
As a School Crossing Patrol, you will operate a School Crossing Patrol site in a safe and appropriate manner at arranged times of duty, to ensure the safe passage of children to and from school.
No formal qualifications are necessary, the ability to cope in all weather conditions, a good road sense, knowledge of the Highway Code/Green Cross Code and previous experience of working with children would be desirable.
Membership of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme will be essential on taking up appointment. Please note successful candidates for the above position will be required to pay for their PVG Membership/or Scheme Checks.
Locations
Premise
Crossing Location
Hours (per week)
Pattern
Monday to Friday
Baljaffray PS, Bearsden
Ledi Drive (at lane)
8
08:20-09:10, 14:50-15:30
Baljaffray PS, Bearsden
Grampian Way/Grampian Court
8
08:20-09:10, 14:50-15:30
Balmuildy PS, Bishopbriggs
Balmuildy Road/Hilton Road
8
08:20-09:10, 14:50-15:30
Hillhead PS, Kirkintilloch
Redbrae Road
8
08:20-09:10, 14:50-15:30
Killermont PS, Bearsden
Rannoch Drive (at shops)
8
08:20-09:10, 14:50-15:30
Killermont PS, Bearsden
Rannoch Drive/Aviemore Gardens (at lane)
8
08:20-09:10, 14:50-15:30
Killermont PS, Bearsden
Glendaruel Avenue/Rannoch Drive
8
08:20-09:10, 14:50-15:30
Holy Family PS, Kirkintilloch
Boghead Road/Moss Road
8
08:20-09:10, 14:50-15:30
Lenzie Meadow PS, Lenzie
Kirkintilloch Road/Myrtle Ave
8
08:20-09:10, 14:50-15:30
Lenzie Meadow PS, Lenzie
Myrtle Avenue/Kirkintilloch Road
8
08:20-09:10, 14:50-15:30
Millersneuk PS, Lenzie
Auchinloch Road/Lindsaybeg Road
8
08:20-09:10, 14:50-15:30
Milngavie PS, Milngavie
Buchanan Street/Woodburn Way
8
08:20-09:10, 14:50-15:30
Charter of Commitment
The commitment by East Dunbartonshire Council to job applicants is as follows:
* Individuals will be treated in a polite, friendly and welcoming manner.
* Equalities monitoring will be conducted to ensure a fair and equitable process with screening being carried out to anonymise sensitive information such as age, gender and disability.
* The information that we receive will be treated in confidence and with discretion. Only the relevant HR representative/team and the relevant service will see the application form.
* We will encourage and welcome applications from applicants under the disability symbol. Where the essential criteria are met an interview will be offered to those applying under the disability symbol.
* We will be pleased to make any reasonable adjustments to ensure accessibility at the interview.
* We will advise you within reasonable time after the closing date if you have not met the interview criteria. (Normally within 4 weeks)
* We will advise you of meeting the criteria for interview normally within 3 weeks.
* We will advise you if you have been successful or unsuccessful at the interview stage as soon as practically possible.
PVG / Disclosure Scotland
The following criteria applies to all roles within East Dunbartonshire Council where PVG/Disclosure checks are essential criteria.
Where the post you are applying for is considered a Regulated Role under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020, successful candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check, prior to confirmation of employment being made by East Dunbartonshire Council.
Please note, successful candidates will be expected to meet the cost of the relevant check which will be deducted from the successful candidate’s first salary payment. Successful candidates who withdraw their application after the check process has started will be invoiced for the cost of the check.
In specific circumstances the payment could be deducted in instalments from an employee’s wages following commencement of employment. Approval in such circumstances will be made by the HR &OD Manager.
Should an employee leave in advance of the payment being deducted, the full amount will be deducted from the employee’s final salary.
The criteria outlined above will apply to existing employees of East Dunbartonshire Council who apply for roles for which a PVG/Disclosure check is required.