School Crossing Patrol Officer, Dundas Crescent​/George Street ORK

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School Crossing Patrol Officer
Dundas Crescent / George Street, Kirkwall
6.66 hours per week, Term Time
Permanent

£29,080 - £29,350 pro rata
£15.07 - £15.21 per hour

The above amounts include Distant Islands Allowance

You will be reporting to a Senior Administrative Officer.

Your working pattern is Monday to Friday, with a 40 minute shift in the morning and afternoon. We are happy to talk flexible working, where possible.

The purpose of this role is to assist school children to cross the road at an established crossing point in Kirkwall.

We are looking for a punctual, trustworthy, honest individual who has a genuine interest in children s safety to join our team. The normal working week is restricted to opening and closing times of Papdale Primary School. A uniform and equipment will be supplied.

The necessary qualification, experience and skills required for this role are detailed in the must have  section of the attached job profile. These criteria are used for decisions on shortlisting and appointment of applicants.

This post is a regulated role with children and requires Level 2 Disclosure with PVG scheme membership.

Applications close at 23:59 on Sunday 19 July 2026, with shortlisting taking place on 21 July 2026 and interviews are scheduled for week commencing 3 August 2026.

For a discussion about the role, contact Leanne Spence at  or on ext. 2422.

For information on applying and our recruitment process, for Information for Applicants.

Orkney Islands Council is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, gender, race or ethnicity, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity status or gender reassignment status.