Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing Manday 23March 2026
Closing Date: Tuesday 17 March 2026
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: FCLW £24,740.74 (Pro- Rata)
Working Pattern: 7.5 hours (Hours are mainly 08:20am to 09:15am and 2:50pm to 3:25pm), 38 weeks per year
Location: Kirkcaldy area
Supporting Statement: You must provide a supporting statement that outlines how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. Without a supporting statement, your application will not be progressed.
Job Detail
As a School Crossing Patrol Officer, you will play a vital role in community safety by ensuring children and other members of the community safely cross the road at a designated point between specified times.
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.
It is essential that you can attend the patrol point daily at school opening and closing times in all weather conditions, including attending at short notice in the event of unscheduled school closures.
Hours are mainly 08:20am to 09:15am and 2:50pm to 3:25pm.
Current Permanent Post Available
* King's Road Primary School, Rosyth
You will earn a competitive salary of £24,740.74 pro rata and have access to a range of benefits, including:
* We pay the Scottish Local Government Living Wage of £13.18 per hour for this post, plus extra payments for shift work, including weekends.
* Pay is annualised (equal instalments every 4-week pay period).
* Access to and support with training opportunities and qualifications for the job.
* Local and national discounts including supermarkets, restaurants, and retail.
* All appropriate uniform will be provided.
The Person
Training in safe crossing procedures is provided.
You will be required to complete an annual Occupational Health Surveillance Questionnaire and attend any Occupational Health Assessments as necessary.
You will be required to obtain Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland and become a member of the relevant PVG scheme before confirming your appointment.
You will be required to attend an Induction Training Day before starting in post.
Further Information
* Role Profile – When preparing your supporting statement, review the role profile and think about how you meet the essential criteria. Role Profile
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* Employee Benefits – Employees have access to a benefits package that offers discounts on a wide range of products and services.
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For Further Information Please Contact: Willie.Graves@fife.gov.uk
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