Peter Symonds is a vibrant sixth form college in Winchester which has been 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.
Biology is one of the largest departments in the College, with sixteen teaching staff and four technicians delivering GCE Eduqas A level Biology and BTEC Human Biology as well as preparing students for Biology Olympiad and participating in other wider activities. Physical and electronic resources are extremely good, with this being reflected in very high levels of student achievement. The BTEC Human Biology course is being discontinued this September as a consequence of curriculum reform and is likely to be replaced by BTEC Applied Science.
We have a full time and a part time opportunity for someone to join us in September. The successful applicant will have a degree in Biology or a closely allied subject, with an enthusiasm for their subject and the ability to share that with our students. We welcome applications from both newly qualified and experienced teachers. Please indicate in your application whether you are interested in full or part time work.
Our staff are at the heart of what we do at the College, we are proudly anti-racist and our motto is ‘Counting in ones’ which applies to staff as well as the students. We offer special leave for various special occasions, support from the Hub, staff-run groups, staff choir, Monday night football, regular staff forums, an inclusive, supportive and kind culture, no expectations to answer emails out of hours (with an automated message to alert the sender), lunch provided at all lunchtime meetings, ‘5 days of Christmas’ treats, end of term meals and activities and bike and computer loans to name but a few of our initiatives.