School Crossing Patrol Officer

Are you looking for a role where you can make a real difference every day?

We're looking for a friendly, reliable person to join our School Crossing Patrol team and help keep children and families safe on their journey to and from school. If you enjoy working outdoors, meeting people in your community and taking pride in helping others, this could be the perfect role for you.

Whether you're returning to work, looking for a role that fits around other commitments, or simply want to give something back to your local community, we'd love to hear from you.

What you'll do
As a School Crossing Patrol Officer, you'll be a familiar and trusted presence outside local schools, helping children, parents and other pedestrians cross the road safely.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supervising school crossings and ensuring they operate safely and effectively.
• Helping children, families and members of the public cross roads safely.
• Following road safety procedures and Highway Code guidance.
• Providing a welcoming, professional and customer-focused service.
• Being a positive and reassuring presence within the local community.

Who you are
We're looking for someone who is dependable, approachable and enjoys interacting with people of all ages.

You will:

• Be punctual, reliable and committed.
• Enjoy working independently and using your own initiative.
• Be confident communicating with children, parents and the wider public.
• Be comfortable working outdoors throughout the year and in all weather conditions.
• Be able to stand roadside for periods of time and maintain good awareness of road safety.

What we're looking for
You don't need previous experience as a School Crossing Patrol Officer. We'll provide the training and support you need to succeed.

We're particularly interested in hearing from people who have:

• Basic literacy and numeracy skills.
• Good road awareness and common sense.
• The ability to supervise children and adults safely.
• A commitment to delivering excellent customer service.
• A genuine desire to help others and contribute to their local community. 

Why join us?
At Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council, you'll be part of a supportive team delivering a valuable public service that genuinely matters.

In return, we offer:

• A rewarding role where you'll make a visible difference every school day.
• Full training and ongoing support.
• Competitive salary and membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Access to employee benefits including discounts, wellbeing support, learning and development opportunities, physiotherapy services and online GP appointments.
• Term-time working that can fit around other commitments.
• The opportunity to become a valued and familiar face within your local community.

Current Vacancy

Central Avenue / Cowpen Lane, Billingham

• 10 hours per week
• 8.00am to 9.00am and 2.45pm to 3.45pm
• Term Time Only plus 2 days
• Actual salary: £5,700 

Every school day, you'll play a vital role in helping children get to and from school safely. It's a simple but incredibly important role that communities genuinely value.

To learn more about the role and what we're looking for, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification in the Supporting Documents section.

Think this could be the right opportunity?
We'd love to hear from you. For an informal discussion about the role, please contact:

Alison Parnell - Area Supervisor, Catering and School Crossing Patrol View email address on northeastjobs.org.uk

Please note that we’re unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role, so candidates will need to have an existing right to work in the 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 candidates may use AI tools within job applications; submissions must be truthful and relevant to your own experience. 

Application Updates and Communication: All updates regarding your application, including interview invitations, will be sent from ‘View email address on northeastjobs.org.uk’ to the email linked to your North East Jobs account, and will also appear in the ‘My Messages’ section of your account. 

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.  

Council Principles: The Council’s recruitment principles require fairness, transparency, and a commitment to attracting and developing local talent.  

Limitations: Where an individual cannot demonstrate a valid right to work in the UK, 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.