School Crossing Patrol Officer

Salary £27,711 per annum (based on a 36 hour week) – Pro rata

Part time role – 11 hour week (3 x posts)

We are looking for individuals to join the Council’s School crossing patrol service and contribute to the safety and welfare of Hackney’s residents. We have 33 officers across the borough on 28 designated sites, and you will be central in helping school children and anyone who requires assistance get to where they need to go. You will also help serve as a face of the council being based at a fixed position each day and getting to know the local community. 

The vacant posts are based in the N16 and E5 postcodes and it is preferable for candidates to live within a reasonable travelling distance (no more than 30 minutes walking distance) of the sites. 

The post is part time, working an hour shift both at the start and finish of the school day. We are currently recruiting for five vacant sites across Hackney, and you will need to be able to easily travel to your locally assigned site as consistency of service in all weathers is vital. 

Full training and uniform is provided to ensure that you are prepared to assist your community in the appropriate way. 

Employment will be dependent on passing of the full medical provided by our Occupational Health services, clearance by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and receipt of completed references . An understanding of the rules for road users and pedestrians is required. 

Previous applicants who have applied within the last 6 months, need not apply.

Hackney is one of the UK’s highest performing local authorities, serving one of London’s best places to live and work. We have achieved a huge amount: our services, our schools, our public spaces are all amongst the very best. We have changed the reputation, not just of the Council, but of Hackney itself. Bringing jobs and investment into the borough, securing the legacy from the 2012 Games, and making this a place of which we can all be proud. 

If you want to work in a place where you can represent our values so we achieve the best for our residents, please click on the apply button below. 

The recruitment process is anonymous. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CVs.

When applying, there will be a number of questions relating to the post on the application form. It is essential that you complete the application questions, responding to each using examples of your skills, knowledge and experience.

We will not accept applications where Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been used to assist with completing the competency questions or any part of the application form.

This application process replaces a supporting statement.

Closing Date:  27 November 2024 (22:59 pm)

Interview Date: 16 December 2024

We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive.

Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, age and marital status. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce.

The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available: hackneyworks@hackney.gov.uk