We are looking for confident, reliable and enthusiastic individuals to join our team as School Crossing Patrol Officers.
You will supervise the safe passage of school children and other pedestrians who are accompanying them, in accordance with the Road Traffic Regulations 1981.
About the role:
As part of your role you will be responsible for deciding when it is safe to stop traffic, using the crossing patrol sign, to give clear signals to drivers, cyclists and pedestrians.
It is essential for you to have a knowledge of Road Safety and to possess good communication skills. At times, you may be required to liaise with the school and the police to assist in reporting accidents and other incidents at the crossing site.
In addition, you will also be provided with all equipment and uniform required to carry out the role.
This is an excellent opportunity for a friendly and trustworthy individual looking to deliver a valuable service to the local community.
If you feel you have the necessary background, experience and skills to undertake this role we would like to hear from you.
Please specifythe School and Location Numberyou are interested on the ‘supporting statement’when completing your application.
You may list more than one vacancy but please state your order of preference.
It is not essential that you live near the location as long as you are able to arrange your own travel.
Vacancy Location
Beechwood Junior School & Glenfield Infant School, Glenfield Avenue (Location 56), 6.67 Decimal Hours per week, 8.20-9.00am and 14.50-15.30pm
Bitterne Park Primary School, Manor Farm Road/Wellington Road (Location 36), 6.67 Decimal Hours per week, 08.10-08.50am and 15.10-15.50pm
Foundry Lane Primary School, English Road/Heysham Road (Location 5), 6.25 Decimal Hours per week, 08.30-09.05am and 15.00-15.40pm
Ludlow Infant & Junior Schools, Bishops Road/Peveril Road (Location 83), 7.92 Decimal Hours Per week, 8.30-9.10am and 15.00-15.55pm
Tanners Brook Primary, King George Avenue/Stanton Road (Location 68), 6.67 decimal hours per week, 8.25-9.05am and 14.55-15.35pm
Maytree Infant School/Mount Pleasant Junior School, Derby Road/Denzil Avenue ( Location 32)6.67 Decimal hours per week, 8.30-9.10am and 14.55-15.35pm
What we can offer you:
For further information on our benefits package please visit: Employee benefits (southampton.gov.uk)
If you feel you have the necessary background, experience, and skills to undertake this role we would like to hear from you.
Contact details for informal discussion:
For further information and details regarding the position please contactSchoolCrossing.patrolService@southampton.gov.uk
Recruitment contact details:
Email: recruitment@southampton.gov.uk
Tel: 023 8083 4033
Closing date:13 August 2025 - please note, the advert may close sooner if a high volume of applications is received, please do not delay your application
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