Location
Tooley Street and various sites across the Southwark borough as service needs demand.

Hours
10 hours per week during term time, typically 1 hour in the morning and 1 hour in the afternoon (usually between 07:45–09:30 and 14:45–16:30). Job share considered where practical.

Salary
£7,171 per annum, pro-rata for 10 hours/week over 45.06 weeks based on a £29,808 full-time equivalent (36-hour week). Paid in twelve equal monthly instalments.

About the Role
You will be a visible, friendly presence outside primary schools, helping children, parents, carers, and other pedestrians cross safely at authorised locations during busy drop-off and pick-up times, whatever the weather. Following RoSPA and Southwark Council procedures, you will stop traffic safely, give clear instructions, and monitor site conditions, reporting any incidents or defective street furniture promptly. You will use the provided PPE correctly, conduct dynamic risk assessments, and work closely with the School and the School Crossing Patrol Manager to maintain safety. Full training, including safeguarding and conflict management, is provided. This is a permanent, term-time only role with pro-rata holiday entitlement to be taken outside term time. The role requires adherence to Southwark Council and RoSPA guidelines and procedures.

Experience
Experience dealing with the public is helpful but not essential as full training and uniform are provided.

About you
Calm, reliable individuals who enjoy helping others and can communicate clearly with both children and adults. A good understanding of road safety and a strong focus on safeguarding children and vulnerable people is essential. You must be able to work independently, remain patient under pressure, operate outdoors in all weather conditions, stand for the duration of the shift, and carry the crossing sign.

Qualifications
This is a safeguarding role requiring an Enhanced DBS check and five years of references. Full training, including safeguarding and conflict management, will be provided.