Keyholder

Bracknell Forest; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 4,000; Part time

Job summary

A local primary school in Bracknell is seeking a Keyholder to ensure the security of the school. This part-time position involves opening and closing the site and responding to security breaches. Ideal candidates should be reliable and able to work independently. The role offers a supportive work environment with a welcoming staff team. It is a term-time position requiring commitment from Monday to Friday, with a salary of £3,019 paid pro-rata for part-time work.

Benefits

Supportive staff team

Warm school culture

Qualifications

• Must be reliable and trustworthy.
• Ability to work independently is required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for opening and closing the school site, including arming/disarming alarms.
• First point of contact for out of hours security breaches/emergencies.

Skills

Reliability

Trustworthiness

Ability to work independently

Job description

• Employer: Winkfield St Mary's CE Primary School
• Salary: BG-J SCP6 – Term time only. Pro-rata salary for part time and term time only: £3,019 (inclusive of London weighting).
• Location: Winkfield St Mary's CE Primary School, Winkfield Row, Bracknell
• Contract: Permanent
• Working Pattern: Part Time/Term Time
• Hours: 5 hours per week. 1 hour per day, Monday - Friday.
• Closing Date: 22/02/2026 at 17:00
• Reference: Pri/26/330085

Join our nurturing and ambitious school community

We are looking for a keyholder to join our team, with responsibility for the security of our school site. Winkfield St Mary’s C of E Primary School is a warm and welcoming single-form entry school, with an inclusive and caring ethos.

As Keyholder, you will:

• Be responsible for the opening and closing of the school site, including arming / disarming alarms
• Be the first point of contact for out of hours security breaches / emergencies

We are looking for someone who:

• Is reliable and trustworthy
• Is able to work independently

We can offer you:

• A supportive and welcoming staff team
• A warm, supportive, and inclusive school culture

The required working hours are 1 hour per day, Monday - Friday, school term time only. You may be required to attend training on INSET days.

Visits would be warmly welcomed to get a ‘feel’ for our amazing school.

Interview date w/c 2 nd March

Bracknell Forest Council – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

How to Apply - Only applications received on Bracknell Forest application forms will be considered.

Safeguarding Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people. This position requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check because it involves contact with (or access to data concerning) children.

Equal Opportunities - We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to providing equality of opportunity to all. Our aim is to treat all employees and prospective employees with integrity, respect and consideration.

Disability - We are a Disability Symbol User and as such have made a commitment to guarantee an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria of the person specification.

We will make reasonable adjustments to help a person with a disability through the application & selection process and, if successful, to assist you in carrying out the duties of your job.

Pre–employment medical check - As a condition of the Offer of Employment, the successful applicant will be asked to complete an Occupational Health questionnaire form.

The purpose of the questionnaire is to assess whether you have any medical problems that may affect your ability to undertake the role. If necessary reasonable adjustments or modifications will be suggested to assist you in carrying out the duties of the job.

References - On your application form you will be asked to provide the names and addresses of two people who will provide a reference. At least one must be from your current employer, completed by a suitable person with appropriate authority. We take up references for all shortlisted candidates and wherever possible we like to apply for these prior to interview.

Employment - Any candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the role by assessing their circumstances against the relevant criteria.