SCIENCE LABORATORY TECHNICIAN

Ref

202389

Number of Posts

1

• Grade
• Grade 4 SCP 4-6 .
• Salary
• £26016 to £ 26847 (actual £12,185 - £12,204)
• Term
• Part-time.
• Perm / FTC
• Permanent.
• Required
• (November 2026 ) .
• Hours
• 20 hours a week.
• Closing Date
• 19/10/2026.
• Person Specification (275 KB)

Location

Our Lady's Catholic College, Lancaster, Morecambe Road, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 2RX (988 on roll)

Tel: 01524 66689

School website: www.olcc.lancs.sch.uk

Summary

The governors of our Lady's Catholic college are looking to appoint a science laboratory technician to support the teachers and students with all technical / practical aspects of learning in the science department generally and in biology in particular.

This is a part time role of 20 hours per week, term time only.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

This position is part time, term time only, please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent. If successful, the salary received will be paid on a pro – rata basis.

The closing date is 19/10/2026 at 9am

Essential Qualifications

Appropriate specialist qualifications in science

Desirable Qualifications

A relevant honours degree or equivalent

Essential Experience

Ability to support colleagues and work in a collaborative fashion

Computer literate

Desirable Experience

* Minimum two year work experience in a relevant technical/ scientific role

Proposed Interview Date

22/10/2026

Equal Opportunities statement

An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community

Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.