Science Technician

Job Title: Science Technician 

Location: Sixth Form Campus

Salary: Actual £12,007.14 - £ 12,796.60, Full Time Equivalent £24,521.29 - £26,133.56

Hours of work: 23.5 Hours per week, 32 Weeks per year (Term Time only), Part-Time, Permanent, September 2026 Start

About us:

At City of Portsmouth College, we aspire to be the employer of choice in the Portsmouth area, with a progressive, supportive, and rewarding workplace culture and one that offers competitive benefits for its staff. By joining us, you will personally be part of the change we are driving and will play a pivotal role in supporting the growth and development of our brilliant students, turning them into future leaders and innovators. Everyone at the College is part of the bigger picture and together, each role makes an impact and in turn a difference to our students learning journey.

We have an unrivalled curriculum of courses on offer for students of all ages and stages covering A-levels, Apprenticeships, Vocational & Technical courses. We also offer Higher Education, Online learning and Community courses that appeal to the needs of the local community.

What we offer:

• Annual Leave: You will be paid 8.2 weeks per full year in recognition of annual leave, which is paid inclusive of your annual salary.  The 8.2 weeks includes the closure for winter shutdown period in line with Hampshire County Council school holidays & statutory bank holidays
• Pension: Generous Local Government pension. Further information can be found at www.hants.gov.uk/hampshire-services/pensions/local-government
• Learning & Development: Programmes by The Community Adult Education Department
• Staff Development: Access to the College staff development programmes and CPD
• Onsite Discounts: City of Portsmouth College Hair Salon & 50% off at the City of Portsmouth College Sports Centre
• Online Discounts: Unidays, Student Beans, and Totum with a City of Portsmouth College email address
• Parking: Free car parking across all campus sites (apart from Arundel)
• Blue Light Card: providing several discounts for clothing, electrical goods, food and days out, even concert tickets!

About The Role:

As a Technician in the Science team you will be working as part of a busy, vibrant Science team where you will support the students and staff to ensure the best possible student experience.  You will have responsibility for the preparation of apparatus and chemicals for a variety of Science courses.  You will be responsible for ensuring the laboratories are used safely and in accordance with Health and Safety regulations.  You will assist teachers in the delivery of practical work with students, and work with smaller groups as directed by the teacher to support their learning. 

Key Responsibilities:

• To set up demonstration experiments and class apparatus, and operate equipment to support teaching, and where required support students and staff with these experiments. 
• To organise daily activities within the learning environment, including the preparation of teaching resources and housekeeping. 
• To provide assistance to individuals or groups of students within the learning environment. 
• To undertake reviews of health and safety policies and procedures in the workplace and undertake risk assessments. 
• To implement and maintain the regulations of the Health and Safety at Work Act and the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health legislation. 
• To participate in curriculum area, College, employer / parent functions, meetings and promotional activities as required. 
• Participate in course review activities and the generation and implementation of new resources and action plans. 
• Monitor and maintain equipment and prepare replacement plans. 
• Order and stock take materials and equipment. 
• Clean and maintain working spaces, develop the working environment and provide technical support and assistance for projects. 
• Support students to gain the information whilst enjoying the development of independent learning skills with the teacher
• Assisting with the supervision of classroom academic support with the teacher. 

To be successful in this role, below is what we would need from you:

• Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in a relevant Science subject 
• Experience of working in a laboratory 
• Experience of working in post 16 education 
• Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation 
• Able to work productively under the direction of line manager 
• Ability to support science students with their learning 
• Computer literate
• Candidates must be willing to undertake training for subject-specific areas.

Diversity and Inclusion:

Equality, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are central to the work of the College. This underpins the vision of the College to transform lives through providing exceptional education and training.

The College's commitment to Equality, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion is reflected in the continued successful promotion of these strands through the curriculum, enrichment activities and the range of direct and indirect student support services.

Pre Employment Checks:

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and two references.

We reserve the right the close the job advert when we have had successful applications, and it may not run for the full duration of the advert.

We do not accept CV's from agencies for these roles.