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This role has an hourly salary of £12.71 per hour, equivalent to £6,629.00 per annum for working 10 hours per week, term time only.

We are excited to be hiring new School Crossing Patrol Officers to join our fantastic Safer Travel team. This role has a 10-hour working week: 1 hour at the school drop off and 1 hour at school pick up, exact times vary from school to school. You will be working 5 days per week (mornings and afternoons) during school term times.

We would encourage you to apply if you would like to work in one of the following locations:

• Hamsey Green Primary School, Warlingham CR6 9AQ
• Thames Ditton Infant School, Thames Ditton KT7 0PW
• Bell Farm Primary School, Walton-on-Thames KT12 5NB
• Sayes Court Primary School, Addlestone KT15 1NB
• Chertsey Nursery, Pyrcroft Road KT16 9ER

Our Offer to You

• Term time only – 39.2 weeks a year
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Up to 5 days of carer’s leave per year
• Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
• 2 paid volunteering days per year

About the Role

As a School Crossing Patrol Officer, you will be part of the wider Road Safety and Schools Sustainable Travel team; which cover all areas of Road Safety and Sustainable initiatives to schools.

The School Crossing Patrol service is overseen by the county council's Safer Travel Team who ensure that school crossing patrol officers are recruited, trained and appropriately supervised, that adequate records are kept, and that potential sites are risk assessed to ensure that they are appropriate and safe. We are always looking for people to join the team.

To manage the crossing points, our School Crossing Patrol Officers require a combination of professional skills to manage the traffic, and personal skills to deal with children, drivers, parents and teachers. Our staff are dedicated, valued members of their community. No matter what the weather they represent one of the friendliest faces in public service.

As a School Crossing Patrol Officer, you will have the following duties:

• Safely escort children and other pedestrians across roads, ensuring they adhere to traffic signals and follow safety protocols
• Monitor traffic flow and judge appropriate gaps for safe crossings
• Instruct children on road safety rules and procedures
• Maintain awareness of surroundings and potential hazards, such as distracted drivers or adverse weather conditions
• Communicate effectively with children, parents, school staff, and motorists
• Be punctual and reliable

Your Application

To apply, please send your CV and completed application form via email to safertravelteam@surreycc.gov.uk or click apply below to upload your CV and application form.

If you require any assistance completing your application, or for an informal discussion, please call Sarah Akerman on 01483 517560 orsafertravelteam@surreycc.gov.uk and we will be happy to help. Please contact us for any questions relating to the role.

This is a rolling advert therefore applications will be shortlisted on an ongoing basis.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Local Government Reorganisation (LGR)

Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities.

Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Please see more information here: Information for applicants on Local Government Reorganisation - Surrey County Council

Our Commitment

We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview.

Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we’re committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.