Senior Science Laboratory Technician (3270 )

Westmorland & Furness Council; Dalton-in-Furness; Remote; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Dowdales School in Dalton-in-Furness is seeking a Senior Science Laboratory Technician to support science teaching and extracurricular activities. The role is permanent, full-time (35 hours per week, term time plus one week). You will ensure labs are equipped and safe, enabling teachers to deliver effective lessons and students to learn with confidence.

Applicants should hold NVQ Level 2 or 3 (or equivalent) and demonstrate knowledge of Health & Safety policies relevant to the work area.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or 3, or equivalent experience or knowledge in the relevant work area.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety and related procedures and policies and how they apply to the work area.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all Science lessons and extracurricular activities are equipped and resourced to enable effective teaching by teachers and learning by students.

Skills

Health and Safety knowledge

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3

Job description

• Job type:Senior Science Laboratory Technician
• Contract:Permanent
• Work pattern:Full-time
• Salary:PCD5 £25,989 per annum pro rata, (equating to £21,051 per annum)
• Date posted: Wednesday 28 January 2026
• Closing date for applications: Wednesday 11 February 2026
• Employer:Westmorland and Furness Council

Required as soon as possible

Senior Science Laboratory Technician

Permanent position Full Time 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday (Term Time Only plus one week additional contracted hours).

PCD5 £25,989 per annum pro rata, (equating to £21,051 per annum)

Dowdales School is a proud, thriving and ambitious community. Here, we work together, as one, to ensure that everyone thrives in everything that they do. As a whole school, and as individuals, we aim high: wanting the very best for all. Everyone in Dowdales School leads by example ensuring that we treat each other as we want to be treated ourselves.

We are a community school with 880 students aged 11-16 years on roll. Situated in the historic town of Dalton in Furness, we enjoy being on the fringe of the Lake District National Park. As an Ofsted rated ‘good’ school, we believe in high expectations, excellent teaching and ambition for every young person.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and experienced Senior Laboratory Technician to ensure that all Science lessons and extracurricular activities are equipped and resourced to enable effective teaching by teachers and effective learning by students.

We are proud to have:

• Extremely high aspirations for all students at Dowdales ensuring that every young person makes excellent progress and performs to the best of their ability
• Students with positive attitudes who enjoy coming to school
• An enthusiastic and dedicated team of staff and governors https://dowdalesschool.co.uk/vacancies/#SeniorSciLabTech

We would welcome applications from someone who has:

• NVQ Level 2 or 3, or equivalent experience or knowledge in the relevant work area.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety and related procedures and policies and how they apply to the work area.

Dowdales School is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake child protection screening, including references from past employers and an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service. Please Note That We Are Unable To Accept Cv's And A Dowdales Application Form Must Be Completed