Relief School Warden

SECTION 1: THE ROLE

Each local authority can arrange with An Garda Síochána for School Traffic Wardens to patrol places where school children cross public roads. The school traffic warden’s role is to ensure that primary-school children cross public roads safely on their way to and from school. The Gardaí and School Traffic Wardens are the only officials in Ireland who have the authority to stop other vehicles on public roads.

The law governing the appointment of School Traffic Wardens is the Road Traffic Act, 1961 (Section 96). School Traffic Wardens usually work in the mornings, at lunchtime, and in the evenings, when children are most likely to cross the road to go to or from school.

School Traffic Wardens wear a distinctive uniform (a high-visibility coat and hat). They must also carry a distinctive sign (a white disc with a red border and the word “Stop” in the centre). By displaying this sign, the school traffic warden has the power to stop traffic to enable schoolchildren to cross the road in safety. Traffic must remain stopped as long as the warden displays the sign.

SECTION 2: DUTIES

The duties shall be such as may be assigned to the officer from time to time by the local authority. These duties may include:

SECTION 3: ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA / QUALIFICATIONS

An ideal candidate will:

A. Operate at all times at the designated crossing point. This crossing point cannot be altered, even temporarily, by any person/body other than Cork County Council (with Garda approval). B. Comply with safety policy and directives in force and must wear the uniform and carry the sign at all times while on duty. C. Ensure compliance with organisational policies, procedures, and legislation. D. Co-operate with the familiarisation/instruction of other employees where appropriate. E. Manage and maintain resources effectively and efficiently.

SECTION 4: TENURE

The employment is for the duration of the school year. The employment is part-time and pensionable. A panel may be formed to fill these positions.

Sick leave does not apply to this part-time employment; however, depending on hours worked, a warden may be entitled to claim Disability Benefit from the Department of Social Welfare.

The local authority shall require the person appointed to take up the position within a period of not more than one month. If they fail to take up the appointment within such period, or such longer period as the local authority may determine, the local authority shall not appoint them.

SECTION 5: SALARY

The wage for the post is: €19.46 basic per hour. Payment will not be made in respect of normal school holiday periods, i.e., summer, Christmas, or Easter or other. The wage shall be fully inclusive and shall be as determined from time to time. Holders of the office shall pay to the local authority any fees or other monies (other than their inclusive salary) payable to or received by them by virtue of their office or in respect of any services which they are required by or under any enactment to perform. The contract may be terminated at any time subject to normal legal requirements.

SECTION 6: LOCATION OF POST The person appointed will provide cover, as required, for St Annes National School, CBS National School, Newtownshandrum NS. The Council reserves the right to assign you to any department, premises or district in use by the Council, now or in the future. Changes in location of employment will not result in payment of disturbance money or compensation. The person appointed will be required to provide him/herself at his/her own expense with the necessary mode of travel to and from work. Holders of the office shall reside in the Municipal District in which their duties are to be performed or within a reasonable distance thereof.

SECTION 7: WORKING HOURS The Warden will be required to operate punctually at all times when children are crossing. The hours of work will be determined by the Principal, CBS Primary School Charleville. Please note that times are subject to change at the Council’s discretion.

Hours of Duty: As per the school or as required. N.B. The times are subject to review, having regard to changes in class starting/finishing times and/or changing crossing patterns.