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Peter Symonds College

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Biology Technician

We are looking for a Biology Technician for a 4 month fixed term contract to join us in August, if you have interest in education and science we would love to hear from you.

The details for this post are as follows:

Reference (please quote):
40/25
Salary:
£23,807 - £24,575 FTE - Actual salary - £6,713 - £7,036
Hours:
37 hours per week -Term Time
Contract:
Fixed Term - December 2025
Start Date:
26th August 2025
Interview Date:
TBC
Closing Date:
Monday 9 June 2025 08:00

Information About The Post

Peter Symonds is a vibrant sixth form college in Winchester which is proud to be rated by Ofsted as ‘outstanding’ in every respect. We have a large team of committed and talented staff who are at the heart of the success of the College.

Our Biology department probably has more students studying A level Biology than anywhere else in the country. We have a large team of Technicians working alongside the Teachers in the Faculty, supporting students in achieving exceptional results. 

Duties include preparing equipment for practicals, maintaining laboratory areas and liaison with both students and staff in their work. 

We are looking for someone to work five days a week starting at the end of August 2025 for a 4-month fixed term contract.

The ideal candidate will have a science qualification to level three or above, with a genuine interest in education and science. Experience working as a Science Technician would be an advantage but is not essential. 

More details and information on how to apply are available on our website. If you require further assistance please phone the Personnel Department on 01962 857557 or email jobs@psc.ac.uk quoting the reference number.

We are dedicated to safeguarding the students in our care. To that end, a Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced disclosure will be required in the event of an individual being offered a position within our College. Our staff undertake regular safeguarding and Prevent training and are subject to ongoing safeguarding scrutiny.

How To Apply

Please download and complete the application form (two parts). Once complete, please email it to jobs@psc.ac.uk quoting the job title and reference number in your email. If you require an acknowledgement please also request that in your email.

If you require any assistance or further information, please email us on the address above or telephone Personnel on 01962 857557.

Due to the number of applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to respond to all applicants personally. If you have not heard from us by the interview date you should assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. However, we would be very pleased to hear from you again in respect of future vacancies. Thank you for your interest in working at Peter Symonds College.