Science (Biology) Technician
Job Ref: XS4.5a
Grade 5 SCP 5-6 - £12.85 to £13.05 per hour (Pay Award Pending)
37 hours per week
Term time plus 5 Staff Training Days - 39 Working Weeks
Required to start September 2025. We are seeking a Science Laboratory Technician to provide specialist technical support to teaching staff within the Science Laboratories. A specific knowledge of Biology is essential, although flexibility to work within other Sciences is also required.
You will:
1. Be familiar with the safe and proper use of specialist equipment and chemicals used in laboratories.
2. Have previous practical experience in a Science work area.
3. Be willing to learn new skills.
4. Have an awareness of health & safety requirements.
5. Possess good interpersonal skills and be able to work as part of a team.
You will have:
1. A vocational or academic qualification in Science at NVQ Level 3 or above.
2. 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.
* A tax-efficient Childcare Scheme through salary sacrifice.
* Access to health and wellbeing support.
* Private Healthcare Cash Plan including 24/7 access to a GP by phone, gym discounts, cashback for optical, dental, and other appointment expenses for employees and their children.
* Access to staff benefits and discounts portal through Dorset Council.
Application Form and Job Description are available via Dorset Jobs or our school website. For further information, please contact Andrea Baxter in the HR Office at 01202 871243 or andreabaxter@fernup.dorset.sch.uk.
Closing date: midnight 1st June 2025
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