School Crossing Patrol Officer

Fife Council · Cupar, Scotland, United Kingdom

FULL TIME

Job Description

Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing 30 November 2026

Closing Date: Tuesday 24 November 2026

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: FCLW £25,604.23 (Pro-Rata)

Working Pattern: 7.5 Hours per week (split shifts Monday - Friday 08:15am-09:10am & 2:50pm-3:25pm)

Location

Ceres Primary School, Cupar

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Job Details

As a School Crossing Patrol Officer, you will play a vital role in community safety by ensuring children and other members of the community safely cross the road at a designated point between specified times.

No formal qualifications are necessary, the ability to cope in all weather conditions, a good road sense, knowledge of the Highway Code/Green Cross Code and previous experience of working with children would be desirable.

It is essential that you can attend the patrol point daily at school opening and closing times in all weather conditions, including attending at short notice in the event of unscheduled school closures.

Current permanent post available is

Ceres Primary School

permanent, part-time, term-time 38-week contract with a salary of £25,604.23 pro-rata and annualised pay. Hours are mainly 08:15am to 09:10am and 2:50pm to 3:25pm.

You will earn a competitive salary of £25,604.23 pro rata and have access to a range of benefits, including

We pay the Scottish Local Government Living Wage of £13.64 per hour for this post, plus extra payments for shift work, including weekends.

Pay is annualised (equal instalments every 4 week pay period)

Access to and support with a training opportunities and qualifications for the job.

Local and national discounts including supermarkets, restaurants, and retail

All appropriate uniform will be provided.

The Person

Training in safe crossing procedures is provided.

You will be required to complete an annual Occupational Health Surveillance Questionnaire and attend for any Occupational Health Assessments as necessary.

Before confirming to your appointment, you will be required to obtain Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland and become a member of the relevant PVG scheme.

You will be required to attend an Induction Training Day before starting in post.

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