School Crossing Patrol

School Crossing Patrol – Cheadle, Stone, Stafford, Uttoxeter and Rugeley

Employer: Staffordshire County Council
Location: Staffordshire
Salary: £13.70 per hour
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time, term time
Job type: School Crossing Patrol / Local Relief Patrol
Closing date: 15 November 2026
Reference: staffscc/TP/78/4769

Staffordshire County Council is recruiting School Crossing Patrols and Relief School Crossing Patrols across Staffordshire.

The role involves helping school children and pedestrians safely cross the road during their journey to and from school.

The vacancies are term-time only and may suit applicants looking for part-time work while having school holidays available.

Working Hours

School Crossing Patrols normally operate twice daily during term time.

Typical duty periods are:

• 7:30am – 9:00am
• 2:30pm – 4:00pm

Individual duties can last between approximately 30 minutes and 1 hour, depending on the crossing location. Some locations may have operating times outside the usual periods.

Successful candidates will receive full training and a uniform, with payment made throughout the year.

A pre-employment health assessment through Staffordshire County Council’s Occupational Health Department is also required.

Current Vacancies

The current School Crossing Patrol and relief vacancies include:

• Blythe Bridge D508 – The William Amory Primary School, Uttoxeter Road (POSN004091)
• Caverswall D524a – St. Filumena’s Catholic Primary School, The Dam (POSN3884) – available from 12 October
• Eccleshall D153 – Bishop Lonsdale CE Primary Academy, Newport Road/Green Lane (POSN006666)
• Rugeley D214a – The Hart School, Chasely Road (POSN004150)
• Rugeley D214b – The Hart School, Hagley Road (POSN004152)
• Stafford D189 – Flash Ley Primary School, Rickerscote Road (POSN003137)
• Stone D527 – St. Dominic’s Catholic Primary School (POSN002511)
• Uttoxeter D515a – St. Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Stone Road (POSN004205)
• Local Relief – Various locations including Stafford, Cheadle, Blythe Bridge and Stone (POSN001536)

The vacancies are for Staffordshire only and do not include Stoke-on-Trent.

A vehicle is not essential for the School Crossing Patrol or Relief School Crossing Patrol roles.

Requirements

The council is looking for applicants who can demonstrate:

• Good road sense and knowledge of the Highway Code
• Experience of working with children
• Drive, enthusiasm and flexibility
• Sound judgement and the ability to use their own initiative
• Ability to follow processes and procedures
• Effective communication skills
• Punctuality and reliability
• Willingness to work in all weather conditions
• Confidence
• Good community spirit

The advert identifies road sense and Highway Code knowledge, communication, punctuality, reliability and willingness to work in all weather conditions as essential criteria.

DBS and Health Assessment

The position is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Candidates will also need to complete a pre-employment health assessment as part of the onboarding process.

Sponsorship

The advert does not state that Skilled Worker visa sponsorship is available for this role. Applicants who require sponsorship should confirm their eligibility directly with Staffordshire County Council before applying.

Application Process

Applicants should indicate which crossing location or locations they are interested in by including the relevant crossing location number on their application form.

Applications are reviewed regularly. If a successful candidate is appointed, an individual vacancy may be removed or the advert may close early. The list of current vacancies is updated regularly and may change.

Interviews will be held locally. Applicants can also apply for vacancies that are currently under offer, although the vacancy may be withdrawn if the existing applicant is successful.

If you cannot complete an online application, contact the recruitment hotline on 0300 111 8049 and follow the instructions provided.

For further information, contact scp@staffordshire.gov.uk.

Safeguarding and Recruitment

Staffordshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

The council is an equal opportunities organisation and a Disability Confident employer. Guaranteed interviews may be available for eligible applicants who meet the minimum criteria under the council’s commitments to Disability Confident applicants, Armed Forces personnel and care leavers.

How to Apply

Closing date: 15 November 2026

Applications should be submitted through the official Staffordshire County Council vacancy on WMJobs.