School Crossing Patrol Assistant Supervisor

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Do you want to help keep children safe on their way to and from school?
Do you enjoy working with people and being part of your local community?

If so, we would like to hear from you.

About the role

Our School Crossing Patrol Service helps children and families cross the road safely each day.

As an Assistant Supervisor, you will support the Area Supervisor in making sure the service runs smoothly and safely. You will work with School Crossing Patrol staff, visit sites, and help deal with any day-to-day issues.

This is a varied role where you will spend time out and about as well as completing some basic admin tasks.

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting School Crossing Patrol staff in their day-to-day work
• Visiting sites to check that patrols are working safely
• Helping to deal with any issues or incidents at sites, under the direction of the Area Supervisor
• Speaking with schools, parents, and members of the public
• Helping with uniform and equipment
• Keeping accurate records
• Passing information to the Area Supervisor
• Covering patrol duties if needed

What we’re looking for

We are looking for someone who is:

• Friendly and easy to talk to
• Reliable and able to work on their own and as part of a team
• Organised and able to manage different tasks
• Comfortable speaking to children, parents, schools, and the public
• Understands the importance of health and safety and risk awareness
• Can follow health and safety and codes of conduct guidance and raise concerns
• Able to use basic IT systems and complete admin tasks

You will also need to:

• Be flexible in your approach to work
• Handle information in a confidential way
• Have a full UK driving licence and access to a suitable vehicle

Why join us?

• Help make a real difference in your community
• Be part of a supportive team
• Work across different locations supporting patrols to do their job well.
• Receive training and support to do your job well

You will be paid throughout the school holidays, and there are experienced supervisors to support you with the role. 

The contracted hours for this role are 10 hours per week but can vary due to the need to cover different local school duty times as and when required.

Please note a full valid UK driving license and access to and use of a vehicle is a requirement for this role.

If you want to know more information about this role, please email nicole.bunting@derbyshire.gov.uk

Provisional Interview Date: TBC

Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.

Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us! By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts. To discover more detail about the rewards and benefits available to you, click here

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Important: Derbyshire County Council holds a sponsorship licence, but this role does not offer visa sponsorship. Please apply only if you already have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship, as applications that do not meet this requirement will be rejected.

We welcome applications from individuals who share our values — being Collaborative, Innovative, Empowered and Accountable. These values describe who we are and what we stand for as a council. They help shape our culture, encourage consistent behaviour and guide how we work together to make a positive difference for both our employees and the residents we serve.