School Crossing Patrol Officer

Why Southwark?

We are the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark’s residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues and social enterprises and we have a young, diverse, and growing population.

At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities.  Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals and attend our universities. Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark Stands Together, (which is our work with Southwark’s communities and the council’s staff to tackle racism, injustice and inequality) underpins all that we do.

What You'll Be Doing

You’ll be a visible, friendly presence outside primary schools, helping children, parents, carers, and other pedestrians cross safely at authorised locations during busy drop-off and pick-up times, whatever the weather. You’ll follow RoSPA and Southwark Council procedures to stop traffic safely, give clear instructions, and keep an eye on site conditions, reporting any incidents or defective street furniture promptly. You’ll use the provided PPE correctly, conduct dynamic risk assessments, and work closely with the School and the School Crossing Patrol Manager to keep everyone safe.

Training (including safeguarding and conflict management) is provided.

Hours: 10 per week during term time, typically 1 hour in the morning and 1 hour in the afternoon (windows usually between 07:45–09:30 and 14:45–16:30). Job share considered where practical.

Salary:

£7,171 per annum, pro-rata pay for 10 hours/week over 45.06 weeks on a £29,808 salary based on a 36-hour full-time week.

What We're Looking For

• Calm, reliable people who enjoy helping others and can communicate clearly with both children and adults.

• A good understanding of road safety and a strong focus on safeguarding children and vulnerable people (training provided).

• Able to work independently, stay patient under pressure, and operate outdoors in all weather while standing for the shift and carrying the crossing sign.

Experience dealing with the public is helpful, but full training and uniform are provided

Additional Information

• Schedule: Monday–Friday during term time; typically 1 hour a.m. and 1 hour p.m. (between approx. 07:45–09:30 and 14:45–16:30).
• Contract: Permanent, term-time only. Job share considered.
• Pay: £7,171 per annum, pro-rata for 10 hours/week over 45.06 weeks based on a £29,808 FTE (36-hour week). Paid in twelve equal monthly instalments.
• Holiday: Pro-rata, leave to be taken outside term time.
• Training & Equipment: Full training (including safeguarding/conflict management) and uniform/PPE provided.
• Safeguarding & Checks: This is a safeguarding role requiring an Enhanced DBS and five years of references.
• Location: You may be required to work at any site across the borough as service needs demand.
• Standards: Operate in line with Southwark Council and RoSPA guidelines and procedures.

For a confidential discussion, email Emmerson Boyce at [email protected]

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Advert Closing Date: Open until the role is filled
Interview Date: two weeks after application acceptance

Guaranteed Interview Scheme

As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:

- Members of the Armed Forces and veterans

- Are currently in care, or have previously been in care

- If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition

We’re an organisation that is passionate about our people and understand that the richness of diversity is essential to providing the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council wide commitment to tackle racial inequality via the Southwark Stand Together programme.