School Crossing Patrol Officer, The Meadows

AdvertSchool Crossing Patrol OfficerThe Meadows, Kirkwall6.66 hours per week, Term TimePermanent£29,080 - £29,350 pro rata £15.07 – £15.21 per hour The above amounts include Distant Islands Allowance. You will be reporting to a Senior Administrative Officer. Your working pattern is Monday to Friday. We are happy to talk flexible working, where possible. A School Crossing Patrol Officer is required to assist children to cross the road at an established crossing point in Kirkwall. The normal working week is restricted to opening and closing times of Papdale Primary School, with a 40 minute shift in the morning and afternoon. We are looking for a punctual, trustworthy, honest individual who has a genuine interest in children's safety to join our team. A uniform and equipment will be supplied. The necessary qualification, experience and skills required for this role are detailed in the ‘must have’ section of the attached job profile. These criteria are used for decisions on shortlisting and appointment of applicants. This post is a regulated role with children and requires Level 2 Disclosure with PVG scheme membership.Applications close at 23:59 on Sunday 20 September 2026, with shortlisting taking place on 22 September 2026 and interviews scheduled for week commencing 5 October 2026.For a discussion about the role, contact Leanne Spence at leanne.spence@orkney.gov.uk or on 01856 873535 ext. 2422.For information on applying and our recruitment process, click here for Information for Applicants.We would welcome your feedback on our recruitment process. Orkney Islands Council is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, gender, race or ethnicity, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity status or gender reassignment status.