School Crossing Patrol Operative

As a School Crossing Patrol Officer, you will play a vital role in keeping children, parents and other pedestrians safe by helping them cross the road at a designated crossing point in Highgate (N6).

Working independently, you will manage traffic and pedestrian movement during school crossing times, follow road safety procedures, wear and use the equipment provided and report any concerns or issues to help maintain a safe environment for everyone.

You will join Haringey’s School Crossing Patrol Service within the Environment and Resident Experience directorate, working alongside a dedicated team committed to road safety across the borough.

The role requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service certificate which will form part of the recruitment process for the successful candidate.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with people and is friendly, approachable, and professional.

You will:

• Have a high degree of safety observation and situational awareness
• Be reliable and punctual
• Have clear and confident communication skills with pedestrians, drivers, and road users
• Have good mobility, good eyesight and hearing to enable safe movement in and out of the road
• Be comfortable working and standing outdoors in all weathers for prolonged periods
• Be able to confidently manage and help keep children and other pedestrians safe in a busy and challenging environment
• Be reliable, punctual, and flexible.

At Haringey Council we are committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included, and able to be their best at work, and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce so welcome applications from all ethnicities and communities so that we continue to make a difference to our residents and community.

Our benefits package includes a leave entitlement up to 31 days + bank holidays, potential hybrid working opportunities, health and well-being support, a generous local government pension scheme and a range of discount schemes across leisure and culture that provide both financial and money-saving discounts.