Salary: £13.28 an hour
Hours: Approximately 6 hours a week – Mon-Fri
Contract Type: Permanent, Term-Time only
Location: Various Schools across the city - See below
DBS Requirement: Yes
Closing Date: Open
Are you interested in working part-time as a School Crossing Patrol? We now have vacancies throughout the City. School Crossing Patrols provide an important and invaluable road safety service, helping young children cross busy roads on their way to and from school.
Applicants must be reliable, punctual, and able to work unsupervised. You will be provided with a uniform, safety equipment and full training.
You will only need to work during school term time. The hours cover the beginning and end of the school day, approximately 6 hours a week. We will pay you an hourly rate of GBP £12.85 an hour.
Current vacancies exist at:
Abbey Street, Derby
Perth Street, Chaddesden
St Andrews View, Chaddesden
Maple Drive, Chellaston
Swarkestone Road, Chellaston
Devonshire Drive, Mickleover
Lime Grove/Sunny Grove, Chaddesden
Stanhope Street, Normanton
Purpose of job
To ensure control of and safe passage of pedestrians, including children, across the road at designated locations.
Physical Requirements
• To be physically able to move onto and off the road.
• To be able to operate in all weather conditions.
• To be physically fit and able to deal with emergency traffic situations as they relate to the crossing of pedestrians and themselves.
• Be able to raise both arms to shoulder height repeatedly.
• To be physically and mentally able to judge and foresee hazardous situations as they relate to traffic.
• Be able to look and see hazardous traffic situations in all directions.
• Be able to hear potential hazardous traffic situations that may be out of their immediate vision.
• To be able to raise and hold an SCP sign repeatedly over an hour minute period and in all weathers.
Working Conditions
• Working alone
• Required to stand throughout duty period (normally less than one hour)
• Exposure to all weather conditions
• Exposure to traffic fumes
If you are interested in becoming a School Crossing Patrol and would like further information, please ring the School Crossing Patrol Officer on (01332) 641769 or email scp@derby.gov.uk
Why join Derby City Council?
At Derby City Council, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference while building a rewarding career in an organisation that values, supports and invests in its people.
Alongside the opportunity to help shape the future of Derby, you'll benefit from a comprehensive range of employee benefits, including:
Financial Benefits
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) – a secure, defined benefit pension with life cover
• Team Derby Rewards – discounts across a wide range of retail, leisure and lifestyle brands
• Tusker Car Benefit Scheme – a salary sacrifice scheme for leasing a brand-new, fully maintained and insured vehicle
Work-Life Balance
• Generous annual leave, starting at 27 days and rising to 32 days after five years' service (plus bank holidays, depending on your contract)
• The option to purchase additional annual leave
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements for many roles
• Flexible retirement options, where eligible
• Support for colleagues with caring responsibilities
Learning and Development
• Learning and development opportunities, with regular career conversations to support your growth
• Leadership and management development programmes, mentoring and professional qualifications
• Modern workspaces designed to support collaboration, productivity and wellbeing
Health and Wellbeing
• Employee Assistance Programme, wellbeing support and a year-round wellbeing calendar
• Free annual flu vaccinations
• Cycle2Work Scheme and free cycle training
Community and Inclusion
• Up to 15 hours of volunteering leave each year
• Recognition through initiatives including the Here for Derby Awards and Long Service Awards
• The opportunity to join one of our Employee Networks, including LGBTQ+, Disabled Employees and Carers, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Employees, and Neurodiversity
At Derby City Council, we believe our people are our greatest strength. Whatever stage you're at in your career, you'll be joining an inclusive organisation where you'll be supported to develop, feel valued and make a meaningful difference to the communities we serve.
Some benefits are dependent on your role, contract or length of service.
How to apply
If you would like to apply for this vacancy via an application form, please submit an application via the Derby City Council website.
The closing date for this vacancy is specified at the top of the advert. Applications received after midnight on the closing date will not be accepted.
Interview dates: TBC
Interview location: The Council House
Applying using your CV
We recognise that people apply for roles in different ways and want our recruitment process to be as accessible and inclusive as possible. If you would prefer to apply using a CV rather than completing an application form, please complete the attached Declaration Form and send it, together with your CV, to shoket.asghar@derby.gov.uk
When applying by CV, please ensure your CV clearly demonstrates how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the requirements of the role. We strongly recommend that you also include a supporting statement outlining how you meet the essential criteria set out in the person specification, as this will help us assess your suitability for the post.
Applications submitted by CV must include a completed Declaration Form to be accepted. The Declaration Form can be found at the bottom of this advert.
We also encourage you to complete the attached Equalities Form and return it to recruitment.team@derby.gov.uk. This is entirely optional and will not affect the outcome of your application.
Important Information
Links to the full Job Description and Person Specification are available below.
Before submitting your application, please read our guidance on filling in your application form. and ensure your supporting statement clearly demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification.
All employees will normally be appointed to the minimum of the grade for the role.
Where a DBS requirement is indicated at the top of this advert, the successful candidate will be subject to the appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check as part of our safer recruitment process.
Where a Market Rate Supplement is indicated at the top of this advert, it is paid in addition to the basic salary and is subject to regular review. The supplement may be reduced or withdrawn and will reduce in line with incremental progression and pay awards.
The Council has a legal obligation to consider suitable redeployment opportunities for employees at risk of redundancy. Consequently, this vacancy may be withdrawn before the advertised closing date if it is filled through the Council's redeployment process.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
At Derby City Council, we're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and can thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and believe our workforce should reflect the diverse communities we serve.
As a Disability Confident Leader, disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role can choose to apply through our Guaranteed Interview Scheme.
We are also proud to hold the Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Silver Award, recognising our commitment to supporting serving personnel, veterans and their families. Members of the Armed Forces community, veterans and their close family members who meet the essential criteria are also eligible for our Guaranteed Interview Scheme.
If you need any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, including during your application, interview or onboarding, we'll work with you to provide the support you need.
If you have any questions about this vacancy or need assistance with your application, please contact the Recruitment Team on 01332 640844 (Relay UK: 18001 01332 640844) or email recruitmentteam@derby.gov.uk
Please see Job Description here
Please see Person Specification here
Please see DBS Code of Practice here
Salary range
- £13.28 per hour