School Crossing Patrol Supervisor

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SCHOOL CROSSING PATROL SUPERVISOR – (DS1064)

Part – Time - 22 hours 12 minutes per week ( Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday)

• Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) Salary for Grade G: £33,780 to £37,523 (based on 37 hours per week)
• Actual Pro-Rata Salary: Approximately £20,268.00 - £22,513.80 per year
• Work Pattern: Part-time, 3 days a week (7.24 hours per day)

About the Role

Falkirk Council’s Transport Planning Unit is looking for a dedicated and proactive individual to support the delivery of its School Crossing Patrol (SCP) service. This is a part-time post working Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday (7.24 hours per day).

This is a people-centred role focused on the coordination and supervision of around 50 School Crossing Patrols across the Council area, including:

• School Crossing Patrols (approx. 45)
• Mobile School Crossing Patrols (approx. 2)
• Reserve Patrols (approx. 3)

Key Responsibilities

The successful applicant will:

• Oversee and ensure the provision of a safe and effective School Crossing Patrol Service in accordance with Council policies.
• Supervise and allocate work to patrol staff, supporting the Assistant SCP Supervisor as needed.
• Conduct site audits and safety checks, including risk assessments for new or existing patrol points.
• Liaise with schools, parents, motorists and the wider public.
• Ensure patrols are properly equipped and wearing correct uniform.

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking a motivated individual who:

• Can work under pressure and independently, with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Is confident in handling public enquiries and managing staff performance.
• Has good IT skills or a strong aptitude for learning systems quickly.
• Holds a HND/HNC or has equivalent experience in local government, education, road safety or frontline services.

Experience in supervising a mobile workforce or working in a school crossing patrol setting is desirable.

Additional Information

• This role requires travel across the Falkirk Council area.
• Annual leave must be taken during Falkirk Council school holidays to maintain service delivery.

Falkirk Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to appropriate background checks in accordance with current legislation.

If you are the successful candidate, you will be required to gain/maintain PVG scheme membership, the cost of which will be met by the preferred candidate.

For informal enquiries, please contact Triinu Siilbek on 01324 506059.

Applications close on Sunday 19 April 2026.