Bath & North East Somerset Council is working in partnership with local schools to recruit staff for School Crossing Patrols and help keep children safe as they cross the road to and from school.
Comedian Robert Webb recently helped launch a campaign to increase the number of lollipop men and women.
If you would like to work outdoors, meet lots of people and gain a real sense of community then the School Crossing Patrol Service could be perfect for you.
To show just how important School Crossing Patrols are, a promotional film has also been produced to encourage people to apply for the role.
It features a young star in the making. Dylan Gray from the Acting Out Drama Club, Bristol, plays ‘Alfie’ – a mini School Crossing Patrol Officer in the making. He was supported by children from Whitchurch Primary School, all of whom had a great time getting involved in the production and reinforcing what road safety is all about.
The film is available on YouTube as well as via the Council’s Twitter feed @bathnes.
Apply now to join one of 32 school crossing patrol sites and provide an invaluable service to your community helping children and adults walk to school.
Bath & North East Somerset Council and schools in the area welcome job applications from people from a variety of backgrounds.
To find out more about the role or to apply call 01225 394922 or visit the Council’s jobs page.
Current permanent vacancies:
- Bathampton Primary (8.20 – 9.00 and 15.05 – 15.35 = 5 hours 30 mins per week)
- Longvernal Primary (8.20 – 8.55 and 14.50 – 15.30 = 6 hours 15 mins per week)
- Paulton Juniors (08.20 – 09.00 and 14.50 – 15.20 = 5 hours 30 mins per week)
- St Nicholas Primary (8.25 – 9.05 and 15.00 – 15.35 – 6 hours 15 mins per week)
- St Stephen’s Primary (8.15 – 9.00 and 15.10 – 15.45 = 6 hours 40 mins per week)
- Westfield Primary (8.15 – 8.55) = 3 hours 20 mins per week
Current temporary vacancies:
- St Saviour’s Infant School (8.35 – 9.10 and 15.10 – 15.45 = 5 hours 50 mins per week)
- Weston All Saints Primary School (8.25 – 9.00 and 15.15 – 15.45 = 5 hours 25 mins per week)
Permanent posts can offer:
* 5 hours per week (approx), working morning and afternoon shifts Monday – Friday (Term Time Only);
* Paid Holiday;
* Uniform;
* Full training.
There is the flexibility of morning and/or afternoon shifts being available.
Alternatively, there is also the option to become a Casual School Crossing Patrol and be on call to support/cover the permanent patrols.
To apply for the casual position, see the Casual School Crossing Patrol advert (ref: 15CORP50901C).
You can find out more about the role of a School Crossing Patrol person on this page.
Motor insurance specialist, Churchill Insurance, recently launched a nationwide campaign to identify schools in need of a Lollipopper and have pledged to recruit and deploy 50 in areas of need for the next school year.
On launching the campaign, Robert Webb said: “Being a dad I’m always concerned for my children’s safety, especially during the school run when they can be easily distracted. I remember my lollipopper growing up, Barbara, and the influence she had on me at the school crossing and I want to be safe in the knowledge my kids have the same guardian keeping an eye on them. I’m delighted to help Churchill to get lollipoppers on the streets of Britain!”
Lucy Brooksbank, head of marketing, at Churchill, added: “Lollipoppers are the stalwarts of our communities, national treasures who bring fun and joy to the school run, as well as importantly keeping children safe. Churchill looks out for customer’s best interests, so what better way to demonstrate that than by supporting our Lollipoppers and taking action to keep them on our streets?
“With child pedestrian casualties during the school run still an issue in the UK, we want to put 50 Lollipoppers on school crossings. We want people from across the UK, whether they are a parent or just concerned about a local crossing, to nominate their schools and help to keep children safe during the school run.”
