Liverpool City Council is recruiting several School Crossing Patrol Officers across different locations in Liverpool. This is a permanent, part-time role working 7 hours per week during school term time, supporting children and families by helping them cross roads safely at designated crossing points.
The role is suited to someone who enjoys working in the community and wants to contribute to local road safety. Training and protective clothing will be provided.
Job Details
- Job Title: School Crossing Patrol Officer
- Employer: Liverpool City Council
- Location: Various locations across Liverpool
- Contract: Permanent, part time
- Working Hours: 7 hours per week, term time only
- Salary: £14.04 – £14.48 per hour
- Working Year: Paid for 48.40 weeks per year
- Annual Leave: 27 days pro rata, to be taken during school holidays
- Job Reference: liverpoolcitycouncil/TP/692/2253
- Job Category: Highways and Transportation
- Business Unit: Neighbourhoods & Housing
- Closing Date: 21 October 2026
- Interview: Face-to-face
- Shortlisting: Ongoing
- Posted: 21 September 2026
About the Role
As a School Crossing Patrol Officer, you will help children safely cross the road at a designated location, supporting safer journeys to and from school.
The position is primarily outdoors and requires you to work in a range of weather conditions. Liverpool City Council will provide training and protective clothing to successful applicants.
Working hours vary depending on the opening and closing times of the school you are assigned to.
Key Responsibilities
- Help children cross roads safely at a designated crossing point.
- Support road safety around schools and local communities.
- Remain alert to traffic and pedestrians while carrying out crossing duties.
- Follow the training and safety procedures provided by Liverpool City Council.
- Work outdoors in different weather conditions.
- Help promote safer roads for children and families.
Requirements / Person Specification
Liverpool City Council is looking for people who are interested in improving road safety within local communities.
Applicants should be able to carry out the duties safely and effectively and demonstrate the skills, abilities and suitability required for the position.
Full details of the requirements are provided in the council’s Job Description and Person Specification.
Training and Equipment
Successful applicants will receive training for the School Crossing Patrol Officer role.
The council will also provide protective clothing because the position involves working outdoors in all weather conditions.
Salary & Benefits
The salary is £14.04 to £14.48 per hour, with the actual salary paid on a pro-rata basis according to the 7-hour working week.
Employees can also receive a range of council benefits, including:
- At least 27 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 32 days after five years’ service, pro rata for part-time staff.
- Option to purchase additional annual leave.
- Local Government Pension Scheme, with an option to join the AVC Scheme.
- Training and learning opportunities.
- Employee Assistance Programme and wider health and wellbeing support.
- Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes.
- Drive Time salary sacrifice car lease scheme.
- Family-friendly policies with enhanced leave.
- Discounted gym memberships.
- Employee Volunteering Scheme.
- Medicash.
Working Pattern
This is a 7-hour-per-week, term-time-only position.
The role is paid for 48.40 weeks of the year, and the hours worked will vary depending on the opening and closing times of the school where the officer is assigned.
Annual leave entitlement is 27 days pro rata and must be taken during school holidays.
Visa / Right-to-Work
Visa sponsorship is not expected to be available for this position.
Liverpool City Council states that, based on its understanding, this role does not meet the requirements for a Skilled Worker visa under the applicable UK immigration occupation requirements.
Candidates requiring sponsorship should therefore carefully check the current Home Office Skilled Worker eligibility requirements before applying.
All candidates must have the right to work in the UK before starting employment or otherwise meet the applicable Home Office requirements for sponsorship.
This information is provided by the employer and is not legal advice. Applicants with immigration questions should obtain independent professional advice based on their circumstances.
Application / Selection Process
Applications are submitted through Liverpool City Council’s Tribepad recruitment system.
Shortlisting and interviews are ongoing, and the council reserves the right to close the vacancy early. Applicants are therefore encouraged to submit their application well before the deadline.
Candidates should ensure their Tribepad profile includes their complete:
- Personal information
- Work history
- Education history
Application and interview communications will be sent to the email address registered with Tribepad, so applicants should check their inbox and spam/junk folders regularly.
Closing date: 21 October 2026 at midnight
Interview: Face-to-face
For an informal discussion about the position, applicants can contact Andy Codd at Andy.Codd@liverpool.gov.uk.
Important Application Information
Liverpool City Council is committed to equality of opportunity and aims to maintain a workforce that represents the communities it serves.
Reasonable adjustments are available for applicants who require them during the recruitment process. Candidates requiring an adjustment should contact the council’s recruitment team.
The council also states that candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria are guaranteed an interview, in accordance with its recruitment policy.
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