School Crossing Patrol

Bedford Borough Council are currentlyrecruiting for a School Crossing Patrol member to join the team on a part-time basis working 9.5 hours per week term time only.

This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone with strong communication skills and the ability to demonstrate evidence of working with people and the general public.

Please note this is a part-time term time only role covering the following sites and shift pattern;

• Chiltern Avenue / Brendon Ave Bedford: 08.10 to 08.50 15.20 to 15.55
• Haylands Way Mendip Crescent Putnoe Bedford: 08.10 to 09.00 15.20 to 16.05
• Putnoe Lane Poplar Ave Bedford: 08.10 to 08.55 15.20 to 16.05
• Pollhill Avenue Goldington Academy: 08.05 to 09.00 to 15.20 to 16.00

If you have a preferred site please advise at the point of application.

How to apply

When you are ready to apply click on Apply for Vacancy; you will be asked to upload a CVand answer some application questions. The application questions require a yes/no response. Please make sure your CV shows how you meet the requirements for the role you are applying for the job profile below will show the essential selection criteria. An optional CV template is provided below.

Closing Date: 8th October 2025

Interview Dates(s): W/C 20th October 2025

Please note:

The Council will not normally re-employ ex-employees in receipt of:

a severance payment (within 12 months of leaving)

a local government pension (applies to Senior Officers only) unless the appointment is business critical

For further information please email

Guaranteed interview schemes

Bedford Borough Council is proud to be a member of the Armed Forces Covenant and the Care Leavers Covenant we pledge to interview any eligible job applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job they are applying for. Bedford Borough Council is also a Level 2 Disability Confident employer and guarantees to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for.

Visa Sponsorship

Bedford Borough Council is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Enhanced DBS Post

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. If your application is successful you will be required to declare any spent and unspent convictions adult cautions (simple or conditional) that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).