School Crossing Patroller

About The Role

Working Hours: 1 hour in the morning, 1 hour in the afternoon each week (Set times to correspond with school start and finish times).  10 hours a week, 38 weeks a year.  Actual salary is paid as a pro rata amount.

Contract Type: Part time / Permanent

Closing Date: 11 October 2026

Closing time: 11.59pm

Interview Method: Face to Face

**Previous unappointable applicants need not apply**

This role is subject to:

• Legal right to Work: In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment.
• 2 References - where possible we require 3 years' history.
• Proof of Manchester Residency –  Roles at Grade 1 to 3, traineeships, or apprenticeships will initially only be advertised to Manchester residents and internal candidates. An applicant is classed as a resident of Manchester if they live within the boundaries of the City of Manchester; i.e. Any Council Tax liability for their home would be with Manchester City Council. To check if you fall under the Manchester City Council boundary please visit - https://www.gov.uk/find-local-council 
• Medical Clearance - Pre-placement health assessment (PPHA)
• DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance - this post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (amended in 2013). Appointable candidates will be required to apply an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Information provided by you or the DBS will be dealt with in a confidential manner and in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here. We have a policy on the Employment of Ex-Offenders, and it is available upon request. 

Roles are available in the following School Crossing Patrol Locations:

1. Wendover Road/Sandilands Road (Sandilands Primary School, Baguley)
2. Cornishway/Rossett Avenue (Woodhouse Park, Wythenshawe)
3. Pilkington Road (Charlestown Primary School, Moston)
4. Poplar Grove (Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Gorton)
5. Ashley Lane (Moston Lane Community Primary School, Moston)
6. Daisy Bank/Mabel Street (St Wilfred's CofE Primary School, Newton Heath)
7. Hart Road (Wilbraham Primary School, Fallowfield)
8. Oswald Road/Nicolas Road (Oswald Road Primary School, Chorlton)

Do you want to be part of a service that plays an essential role in your community? Are you available to work 8.00 am to 9.00 am and 3.00 pm to 4.00 pm, Monday to Friday during school term time (times may vary)?  Manchester City Council is hiring "lollipop" people to help families safely cross the road on their way to and from school.  It is a great way to stay active, meet local people, give back to your community and support Manchester's pledge to be a child friendly city.

• No previous experience necessary
• Full training and uniform will be provided
• Membership of the local government pension scheme
• Paid all year round, including school holidays (Pro-rata)

About the Candidate

About the Role 

We are looking for punctual, reliable, and community minded individuals to help children and families crossroads safely on their journey to and from school. In this important public safety role, you will support your local community and help children get to school safely. 

About You 

We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities. 

You should be able to demonstrate: 

• The ability to work reliably and be punctual
• The ability to carry out the physical duties of the role, including standing for periods, working in all weather conditions and assisting children and adults to cross the road safely
• A basic knowledge of road safety
• A positive, respectful, and approachable manner towards drivers and pedestrians
• The ability to work on your own initiative with minimum supervision
• The ability to communicate clearly and effectively with children, families and road users in order to provide safety guidance.
• Availability to meet the working pattern of the role, including mornings and afternoons at specified times aligned to school start and finish times (term time only). 

This is a safety-critical role requiring effective awareness of traffic and surroundings to ensure the safety of children and pedestrians. You will need to:  

• Be able to safely observe traffic and pedestrians and respond appropriately to the surrounding environment

• Observe traffic and pedestrians effectively and take appropriate action to support safe crossing 

• Have good vision and hearing, with or without aids

• Take appropriate action to stop traffic at a safe distance to allow pedestrians to cross safely 

• Detect and appropriately respond to hazards.
• Remain alert and exercise sound judgment in busy road environments.

Reasonable adjustments will be considered, where practicable, to support individuals in carrying out the requirements of the role.

If you are a Manchester City Council resident and are a "people person" who can turn up for people come rain or shine, we want to hear from you!

Please see the full role profile for more details.

About Us

We’re the local council for one of the UK’s most vibrant and diverse cities. 

Working for Manchester isn’t just a job – it’s an opportunity to contribute to a city that leads change and transforms lives. Whether it’s strengthening communities or driving innovation in public services, you’ll play a vital role in creating opportunities and shaping a brighter future for everyone. 

Our Manchester is our vision for a fairer, greener, and healthier city – a vision shaped by the people of Manchester. It guides everything we do at the Council and is brought to life through the Our Manchester behaviours:

• We take time to listen and understand
• We work together and trust each other
• We show that we value our differences and treat each other fairly
• We ‘own it’ and we’re not afraid to try new things
• We’re proud and passionate about Manchester

Benefits we offer

• Generous holiday allowance - Enjoy up to 26 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays. Increasing to 31 days after five years of local government service. Want more leave? You can purchase up to two additional weeks. (Holiday allowance not applicable for term-time only contracts)
• A buzzing pension - You’ll be enrolled in the UK’s largest local government pension scheme, with plenty of options to top up your benefits. Includes life cover of three-times your salary as a lump sum.
• Enhanced parental and carers leave - Take advantage of our enhanced family leave options, designed to provide ample time for you to bond with your new born or support your family during critical life events.