School Crossing Patrol

Do you want a role where you’re recognised for what you do, given the opportunity to thrive and have the chance to be the best version of yourself? Do you want to work with us in helping to create spaces that are great to work and/or live in? If so, please keep reading as you’re just what we’re looking for

We’ve got an exciting opportunity to join our brilliant team whose ambition is to deliver on the promises we make to our customers. Interested in joining a great organisation with an employee offer and experience that rivals others, then this could be an opportunity you just don’t want to miss.

**About the role.**

An opportunity has arisen for the position of a School Crossing Patrol outside St Augustine’s RCVA Primary School. Sustainable Transport & Road Safety team are looking for active and dedicated people to help keep children and their families safe on their way to and from school. School Crossing Patrols are an important part of encouraging active travel. Patrols work both mornings and afternoons and work in all weather conditions.

The hours of duty 5 hours and 25 minutes to be worked each week (term-time only) are: 8.25 am to 9.05 am and 15.05 pm to 15.30 pm Monday to Friday. If successful you will receive full-training and uniform.

Punctuality, good communication skills, good community spirit and road sense are essential for this post.

No formal qualification are needed just the ability to have a natural rapport with children, adults, drivers and teachers alongside an awareness of road safety. We will train successful applicants in the professional skills to confidently manage the traffic.

**A bit about Gateshead Council**

We’re truly committed to providing our customers with the highest quality of service and we need like-minded people who can help us deliver a sector leading service. We need people who want to make a difference, who are talented, possess the right knowledge and skills and who want the chance to demonstrate how good they are.

**What’s in it for you? Well, there’s so much on offer and here’s just a few of the highlights**
- You’ll be paid a competitive salary plus additional allowances where relevant
- We’ll help you save for your future with an outstanding employer contribution to your pension of approximately 18.9% per year
- You’ll have access to great health and wellbeing support, including discounted membership to GO Gateshead Leisure Services and ability to use our cycle to work scheme
- You will receive a generous mileage allowance when using your vehicle for work purposes
- You’ll get a generous annual leave package per year and the chance to buy up to 10 additional holidays per year
- We’ll give you the chance to take advantage of various offers and discounts on shopping and household spend; including O2, Virgin Media and Dell

**It’s time to apply**

We’re delighted that you want to come and work with us. Please take a look at the full job profile via this link