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Child Pedestrian Trainer

Job Summary
Contract Type:
Casual / Seasonal / Bank / Permanently Variable hours
Working Pattern:
As and when required
Advert Start Date:
15/11/2023
Advert End Date:
05/12/2023 23:59
Salary:
Grade 4 £23,500 to £24,702 pro rata per annum
Hours per week:
As and when required
Job Category:
Traffic / Highways / Road Safety
Vacancy ID:
254512
Employment Location:
County Hall, Durham
Post Number:
REG23-425
Number of posts:
4
Closing date:
5 Dec
Further Information
We are looking to appoint several Child Pedestrian Trainers to deliver the Child Pedestrian Training scheme, to children in schools across the Durham County area in line with current procedures.

WHAT IS INVOLVED? 
You will undertake road safety training at schools in relation to practical child pedestrian training following a pre-arranged program, ensuring courses and delivery comply with the council's policies and procedures.
 
The program consists of a 30 min presentation delivered in school to the whole class followed by 3 sessions of 30 mins practical training and assessment outside school at the road side with small groups of children.

We encourage you to contact Judith Forster, Road Safety Officer via email at judith.forster@durham.gov.uk to arrange an informal discussion about the role.  
 
WHAT WILL I NEED? 
You will need a good basic general education to GCSE level or equivalent including English and experience of working with children of primary school age in a supervisory capacity.

You should be able to maintain control of children under your jurisdiction and have good knowledge of the Highway Code.
 
Please refer to the attached person specification for the full criteria. 
 
If successful, you will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced Disclosure. 
 
HOW TO APPLY 
In line with the County Council's Recruitment and Selection Policy, please note that we are unable to accept CVs. Applications must be submitted on-line via the Northeast Jobs portal.   
Please use the ‘Person Specification’ section of your application form to demonstrate that you have the essential and where possible, desirable experience, skills, and knowledge.  Candidates who do not evidence that they meet the essential qualifications and experience listed on the person specification will not be short-listed.  
 
INTERVIEWS 
Interviews are scheduled to be held on Monday 11 December 2023.
 
We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran. 
If you have any support needs or require assistance when applying for this role, please contact the Payroll and Employee Services Team via email PESREG@durham.gov.uk or telephone 03000 264469 / 264798 / 264764
 
BENEFITS AND REWARDS
We can offer you a range of employee benefits including competitive salaries, a generous leave entitlement of up to 32 days, a government pension scheme and various flexible and hybrid working options (benefits are subject to individual Terms and Conditions). 
If you would like to know more, please follow this link: https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/26895/Rewards-and-benefits  
 
EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION
We are a proud equal opportunities employer and recognise the value of difference, having a diverse talented workforce brings new ideas and new perspectives, which will facilitate growth and improvements to services. 
As a Disability Confident Leader, we encourage applications from disabled people and can provide support throughout the recruitment process, for more information please refer to the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion page on our website. 
 
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