Closing Date: Tuesday 14 April 2026 09:00
Salary: Support Grade 3 £21,592.36 - £25,253.59 per annum (£25,159.00 - £29,425.00 per annum FTE)
Location: Farnborough Sixth Form College
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: 37 hours per week, term time only
Start date: 01 June 2026 (we would also consider a start date of 24th August 2026)
Application Deadline: 9am, Tuesday 14th April 2026
Salary: Support Grade 3 £21,592.36 - £25,253.59 per annum
(£25,159.00 - £29,425.00 per annum FTE)
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This is an exciting opportunity to join the Science Technician Team within an outstanding Sixth Form College. We are seeking a proactive individual to provide an excellent level of support to both staff and students in the College.
Key strengths of The Sixth Form College are:
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The Role
What are we looking for:
To be successful in this post we are looking for a Science Technician who will support the practical and technical aspects of the Science curriculum. The post requires a passion for science and someone who is a self-starter with initiative, patience and the ability to react to requirements of the teaching team within the science department. The ideal candidate will have a good scientific knowledge and a desire to make a difference to student learning.
This could be a great role for a recent Science graduate who is looking to gain valuable experience facilitating experiments with young people.
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How to Apply
If you would like to have a further discussion before applying for this role please contact the HR team on team_HR@prospecttrust.org.uk
Please complete the attached application form and equality monitoring form and email all completed applications to recruitment@prospecttrust.org.uk by 9am, Tuesday 14th April 2026.
Early applications are encouraged, as the Trust may at its discretion elect to both interview and select candidates before the advertised closing date.
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Other Information:
Weydon Multi Academy Trust (WMAT) takes the control and processing of employee data very seriously and is committed to acting in line with the UK General Data Protection Regulation; please read the attached applicant privacy notice which explains how your data is processed.
From 1st April 2026, the employer and Data Controller for this role will transfer from TPT to WMAT as part of organisational integration. Applications received before or after this date will be processed in accordance with UK GDPR. Updated privacy information will be provided upon transfer. During this transition period, some operational policies may vary between sites as we align our practices. Please also note that during this integration phase, policies may differ slightly across trust sites. Updated policy documentation will be made available as the transition progresses.
Prior to the interview, an online search will be conducted by HR, to identify any past or current incidents or issues that might affect your suitability to work with children and undertake this role. Please note this online search will be carried out only on publicly available information and be limited to issues relating to your suitability to work with children and/or in an educational environment. Issues that arise will not automatically be a bar to your employment at the Trust but may be discussed with you at interview. This is in line with statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education.
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified applicants, however all disabled applicants who meet our minimum criteria will be invited for an interview.
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WMAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people within our care and requires all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment. The job description fully sets out the safeguarding responsibilities of the post. Any future offer of employment remains subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including enhanced DBS clearance, a health check and references.
