School Crossing Patrol careers
Are you reliable, confident and have a positive attitude?
We provide safer routes to and from school for thousands of children and parents every day.
Hampshire County Council has around 180 School Crossing Patrols, helping children cross roads on their way to and from school. Our staff are dedicated and valued members of the community. Whatever the weather, we take pride in having some of the friendliest faces in public service.
We are always looking for people to join the team. No formal qualifications are needed, just a natural rapport with children and adults, alongside an awareness of road safety. If you’ve got the people skills to deal with children, drivers, parents and teachers, we’ll train you in the professional skills to confidently manage the traffic.
I love this job; from all the smiling children, to the avid wavers who drive past, to all the appreciative parents and a real sense of making a difference within the community. It really is a wonderful role, keeps you fit too!
For an informal discussion please contact the School Crossing Patrol team on 0370 779 0101
Five great reasons to work for us
- It's a hugely rewarding role, helping your local community get to and from school safely every day.
- It fits perfectly around other commitments as the hours are usually 8–9am and 2.45–3.45pm.
- You’ll be a road safety role model for young people, and there can be lots of opportunities to get involved in other road safety projects in schools.
- We offer term time work with a good hourly rate, above the minimum wage.
- We provide a full uniform to protect you from all weathers – no worries about what to wear each day.
Being a lollipop man is about the most rewarding job I have ever had. For a retired person or someone with time to spare, it is a wonderful way of meeting and serving the community, making lots of friends along the way. I can highly recommend this way of life to anyone.