Required as soon as possible a Road Crossing Patrol to work 38 weeks per year. Hours that require covering are approximately 8.00am-8.40am and 2.50pm-3.10pm Monday-Friday, however, part time or a job share will be considered.

The successful applicant will be paid within Kent Scheme Grade KR2, which is £15,627 for a full time appointment, and will be pro rata for part-time hours.

This School and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young persons. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Closing date: Friday 30 November 2018 @ midday

Purpose of the Job:

To ensure the safety of pedestrians crossing the road at a designated School Crossing Patrol site between specified times of day. To ensure that traffic flows are not unnecessarily hindered whilst performing these duties.
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Main duties and responsibilities:

• To safely perform the operation of a School Crossing Patrol according to Kent County Councils’ policies and procedures; including all Health and Safety and Child Safeguarding procedures.

• To correctly use the uniform and equipment, in accordance with the legal requirement, to ensure the safety of themselves, pedestrians, and drivers, including hazard warning lights where provided.

• Maintain control over pedestrians who are awaiting instructions to cross the road at a designated school crossing site, ensuring that they do not enter the road before traffic has been halted.

• To ensure that pedestrians are safely on the footway before indicating to traffic to proceed.

• Report any problems with the operation of the patrol and/or the highway environment that may be deemed a risk to the safe operation of the School Crossing Patrol e.g. vegetation, potholes and obstructions (including temporary road works).

• Monitor any incidents and inappropriate behavior at the site, reporting any issues as per Kent County Council’s policy and procedures.

• To complete all practical on-site, online and attendance at facilitated training as required.


How to Apply;

Applications for this post should be made online only using the application form. CVs will not be accepted. Application forms available here;
http://www.cds.kent.sch.uk