Science Technician - Ferndown Upper School

Science (Biology) Technician, Job Ref: XS4.5a

Salary - Grade 5 SCP 5-6 - £13.70 to £13.92 per hour, £22,833 - £23,196 pro rated per annum.

37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, Term time plus Staff Training Days

(There is some flexibility around the working hours, which can be discussed with the successful candidate)

Required to start as soon as possible, a Science Laboratory Technician to provide specialist technical support to teaching staff within the Science Laboratories. A specific knowledge of Biology is essential, although a flexibility to work within our other Sciences would be required.

You will:

• Be familiar with the safe and proper use of any specialist equipment and chemicals used in the laboratories
• Have previous practical experience in a Science work area
• Be willing to learn new skills
• Have an awareness of health & safety requirements
• Possess good interpersonal skills and able to work as part of a team

You will have:

• A vocational or academic qualification in Science at NVQ Level 3 or above
• Specialist knowledge of Biology

What Ferndown Can Offer You

• CPD opportunities and training and development programmes.
• Personalised induction, supported by a mentor.
• Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Access to health and wellbeing support.
• Private Healthcare Cashback Plan including 24/7 access to a GP by phone, gym discounts, cashback for optical, dental and other appointment expenses.
• Access to staff benefits and discounts portal through Dorset Council.

Application Form and Job Description available via Dorset Jobs or our school website. If you require any further information, please contact Andrea Baxter in the HR Office on

Closing date: midnight Sunday 1st November 2026

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