School Crossing Patrol Guide

Vacancy Information

The salary advertised is full time (35 hours per week, 52 weeks per year). Part‑time hours/sessional posts will be pro‑rated accordingly.

Hourly rate of pay: £13.06 – £13.20.

This is a 38‑week sessional post; working hours will be during school term time only.

Monday – Thursday, 08:20‑09:05 & 14:40‑15:50.

Friday, 08:20‑09:05 & 11:30‑12:50.

To start as soon as possible.

The crossing site is situated at the entrance to St. Martin's Primary School.

To assist in the delivery of the School Crossing Service throughout East Lothian in accordance with Health and Safety legislation and Council policies and procedures.

Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under "Job Attachments") for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job. You will need to refer to these when completing the application form. You must meet every "essential" criterion stated on the Person Specification to be considered for interview.

The "East Lothian Way" – values and behaviours we expect employees to demonstrate in their everyday work. Should you be invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviours. Please refer to the document via the link to familiarise yourself with them.

There are no essential formal qualifications required for this post, but the successful candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge, skills and competencies associated with the duties of the post.

This post is a regulated role with vulnerable children and/or protected adults, as specified in the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020.

All preferred candidates must become a PVG Scheme member or undergo an update prior to a formal offer of employment being made by East Lothian Council.

PVG member records are constantly updated. Any information disclosed on a PVG check will be discussed with the applicant and investigated before a formal offer.

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