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3 X Part time Posts – 11 hours per week- Term Time Only ( Contract is 39 weeks in a year)

Salary for full time : £30,225, the salary will be Pro Rata

Please Note: Salary we have used is for 36 hours, this role is 11 hours Term Time , so the annual salary will be calculated based on the hours and term time with Continuous Service taken into consideration.

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

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 at All Saints Catholic HIgh school N16, Hoxton Gardens N1, St John the Baptist N1.

These posts are 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 nine 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.

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.

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check

As a Council, our most outstanding asset is our staff, who are highly dedicated to serving our residents and committed to our goals as an organisation.

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.

We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CV’s.

To proceed with your application, you will need to create an account and submit your application.

As part of the application process, you will need to complete a number of competency based questions. These questions allow you to demonstrate your suitability for the role and provide examples of your skills, knowledge and experience outlined in the job description.

We understand the benefits of using AI in the workplace. However, if you are thinking of using this tool to submit your application, we ask you to think about what value it will add. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice.

This application process replaces a supporting statement.

Closing date for applications: 30 July 2026 (22:59)

Interview and assessment date: 25 & 26 August 2026

We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud. In order to achieve this, we are seeking individuals who embody our “PROUD” values: Purpose and Respect, where we foster belonging through active inclusion, kindness, and open dialogue; Ownership, where we champion proactive collaboration and accountability for our shared success; and Unity and Diversity, where we work as one Council to break down silos and champion anti-racist behavior.

Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.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