Science Laboratory Technician

Science Laboratory Technician

Required as soon as possible

Permanent position 2 days a week (Term Time Only plus one week equivalent additional contracted hours).

Salary Scale PCD3, £24,796 per annum plus a top up to the UK Living Wage (equating to £7,807 per annum pro rata)  

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 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

We would welcome applications from someone who has: 
•    Good Numeracy and literacy skills. 
•    Knowledge of Health and Safety and related procedures and policies and how they apply to the work area. 

Application forms to be returned to Mrs A Young at Dowdales School by 9am on Wednesday 11th February 2026 by email recruitment@dowdales.school or post.  

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.