Key Attributes
* Are you friendly, reliable and punctual?
* Are you someone who enjoys engaging with people in your local community?
* Are you interested in providing a valuable public service?
If this sounds like you, then we’d love to hear from you!
About the role
We’re currently looking for two committed individuals to join our friendly and supportive team at Stockton‑on‑Tees Borough Council as School Crossing Patrol Wardens. In this important role, you’ll help children and parents cross the road safely on their journey to and from school. You’ll work weekday mornings and afternoons during term time, providing a vital service to the local community.
Details of the post on offer are as follows:
Norton Primary – Berkshire Road
* Contracted Hours – 10.00
* Term Time only & 2 days (8:00‑9:00 / 2:30‑3:30)
* Pro rata £6,701.62 (£24,796 FTE)
Roseberry Primary School – The Causeway
* Contracted Hours – 10.00
* Term Time only & 2 days (8:00‑9:00 / 2:30‑3:30)
* Pro rata £6,701.62 (£24,796 FTE)
Requirements
We will provide you with the basic training, all you need to be a success is:
* Good verbal communication skills to enable you to communicate effectively with the general public
* Ability to work using your own initiative
* Enjoy working outdoors
* As the role involves working with children, you will also need to undergo an Enhanced DBS check.
For more detailed information about the role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification included in the Supporting Documents section.
Please note this post is Part Time, Term Time only plus 2 training days.
Stockton‑on‑Tees Borough Council prides itself on being a great place to work where staff are trusted, valued and supported to make a positive contribution at work.
Reward Package
* A competitive salary
* Generous Pension Scheme through the LGPS with ability to pay extra and plan for retirement
* Access to a number of other employee benefits including learning & development opportunities, discounts at high street and online retailers, access to online GP appointments, an employee assistance programme and physiotherapy services.
For more information about working for Stockton‑on‑Tees Borough Council, please visit the Careers section on our website:
https://www.stockton.gov.uk/careers
If you would like an informal discussion about the post, please contact Alison Parnell, Area Supervisor - Catering and School Crossing Patrol, on 01642 526181 or alison.parnell@stockton.gov.uk
Important Applicant Guidance
Accuracy and Use of AI Tools
You must ensure that anything submitted in your application is factually accurate. Plagiarism can include presenting the ideas and experience of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own. Whilst we accept that candidates may use AI tools within job applications; submissions must be truthful and relevant to your own experience.
Application Updates and Communication
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Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions)
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended). Applicants are therefore required to disclose all criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings, including those which would normally be considered spent, subject to the filtering rules applicable under current legislation.
Right to Work
All applicants must provide valid proof of their right to work in the UK in accordance with Stockton‑on‑Tees Borough Council’s statutory employment checks. Employment cannot commence or continue unless this has been verified.
Visa Sponsorship
The Council offers visa sponsorship only for a small number of specific roles where it is considered appropriate and necessary to meet service needs. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and is not relevant or applicable to most roles.
Council Principles
The Council’s recruitment principles require fairness, transparency, and a commitment to attracting and developing local talent. Sponsorship will only be offered where there is clear, evidenced justification, such as significant recruitment difficulty or the need for specialist skills that cannot be met from the local labour market.
Limitations
Where an individual (prospective or existing employee) cannot demonstrate a valid right to work in the UK, and where visa sponsorship is not appropriate, justified or approved, the Council will be unable to progress or continue the appointment. This includes cases where an existing employee’s visa is due to expire and sponsorship is not granted.
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