School Crossing Patrol Officer
Job Description
Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing Monday 27 July 2026
Closing Date: Sunday 12 July 2026
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: 7.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year
Location: Kirkcaldy West Primary School, Kirkcaldy
Supporting Statement
Applicants must provide a Supporting Statement outlining how their skills and experience make them a good candidate. The Supporting Statement is not a CV.
Role Overview
As a School Crossing Patrol Officer, you will play a vital role in community safety by ensuring children and other members of the community safely cross the road at a designated point between specified times.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure safe crossing of children and community members during school opening and closing times.
- Attend the patrol point daily in all weather conditions, including short notice attendance during unscheduled school closures.
- Work mainly from 08:20 am to 09:15 am and 2:50 pm to 3:25 pm.
- Adhere to safe crossing procedures and complete any required Occupational Health assessments.
Qualifications and Requirements
- No formal qualifications required.
- Ability to cope in all weather conditions.
- Good road sense, knowledge of the Highway Code / Green Cross Code, and previous experience of working with children preferred.
- Must obtain Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland before appointment.
- Must attend an Induction Training Day before starting in post.
Benefits and Pay
- Annualised salary of £25,604.23 pro rata (£13.64 per hour, Scottish Local Government Living Wage).
- Extra payments for shift work, including weekends.
- Training opportunities and support for obtaining relevant qualifications.
- Local and national discounts (e.g., supermarkets, restaurants, retail).
- Uniform provided.
