School Crossing Patrol Supervisor

• Suffolk County Council
• Address: Hybrid working across West Suffolk from home base
• Salary: 29542 per annum (pro rata)
• Hours: 14.8 hours per week Term time working only
• Contract: Permanent

At Suffolk County Council were passionate about improving the future for our customers our communities and the environment.

If you are too join us as aSchool Crossing Patrol Supervisorand make a huge and meaningful impact. Your innovation and drive will help us to continue improving and evolving.

Our opportunities and support will enable you to make a difference and leave a positive lasting legacy.

Reimagine the possibilities.

Your role and responsibilities

If you enjoy being out and about building relationships and making a visible difference in local communities this could be the role for you. Covering a large area across the west of Suffolk with patrols in Hadleigh Sudbury Haverhill Bury St Edmunds Lakenheath Stanton and Woolpit you will travel regularly to support School Crossing Patrol Officers and monitor patrol sites. Alongside supervising recruiting and training team members you will carry out inspections provide support to patrols following incidents or accidents at patrol sites offer practical advice and help ensure the service remains safe effective and consistently high quality.

This varied role combines people management problem-solving and community engagement giving you the opportunity to make a real impact on the safety of children and families across Suffolk while supporting a dedicated team working in schools and local neighbourhoods every day.

What you will need

• Level 3 qualifications orevidence of knowledge and experience of Road Safety HR or Management.
• To demonstrate a passion for making a difference for Suffolk.
• To be committed to the promotion sustainable transport and road safety for all.
• To be a confident communicator and enjoy building effective relationships with team members to help deliver our objectives.

You can view a full list of requirements in theJob and Person Profile (JPP) which you can find in the How to apply section towards the bottom of this advert.

If you believe you can succeed in this role apply. Even if you dont meet all requirements still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

The team

Our wider team includes specialist officers with responsibility for road safety education and training transport planning behavioural change and the school crossing patrol service. The team works with internal partners across Suffolk County Council including Public Health and external organisations as part of the Suffolk Roadsafe Partnership.

The School Crossing Patrol team are a small friendly and supportive team who are committed to improving road safety and active travel across the county.

Empowering Everyone

Were big believers in potential possibility and the power of different ideas. Were always searching for ways to encourage respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation as shown in our Workforce Equality Report.

For more information

Please contact Mike Brooksfor a casual conversation. You can reach them by either calling or emailing

How to apply

Step 1 -Read the Job and Person Profile (Word).

Step 2 -Click Apply Now to start your online application.

Step 3 -Upload asupporting statementanswering the following questions below (no more than 400 words per question). You should use theSupporting Statement template (Word).

1. Describe a time when you recruited and selected a new team member.

2. Describe a time when you supported someone following a difficult incident or accident

3. Give an example of a time when you dealt with a complaint from a member of the public or customer.

Step 4 -Upload a CV (without name and personal details).

Please note:Without a supporting statement and CV your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format.

For guidance on completing your application please see ourHow to Apply page.

Planning to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) Please ensure your application still reflects your own skills experience and ideas. If used inappropriately your application may not be processed. Please read ourguidance for using AI to understand whats acceptable.

Do you need any reasonable adjustments to help you to apply If you are disabled and/or have additional support needs you can request reasonable adjustments. You can do this by contacting our Recruitment Team by either emailing or calling. You can find examples of possible adjustments on ourReasonable Adjustment pages.

Closing date: 11.30 pm 5 November 2026.

Interview date: 12 November 2026.

Promoted as SPJ (Standard Plus Job) on Suffolk Jobs Direct.

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. #LI-Hybrid