Caseworker - Blackpool Aspire Academy

Fylde Coast Academy Trust (FCAT); Lancashire; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension scheme

Flexible working hours

Cycle to work

Free flu vaccine

Health support services

Job summary

Fylde Coast Academy Trust (FCAT) invites applications for a Caseworker at Blackpool Aspire Academy. The post is permanent, full-time (37 hours) with TT+1 day and a pro rata salary from £27,992 to £30,918 per annum. Closing date for applications is 16 September 2026, 9:00am.

The FCAT values excellence, integrity and resilience, and supports staff with development and flexible working options. The successful candidate will work within the Aspire Academy team, supporting pupils with pastoral care,

Qualifications

• Good academic qualifications relevant to the post.
• Have knowledge of local multi-agency partnerships and the support they can provide.
• Experience in working with pupils in pastoral care and support.

Skills

Empathy and sensitivity

Effective communication

Organisational skills

ICT literacy

Education

National qualification Level 3 or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Contract: Permanent, Full Time, TT + 1 day

Salary: NJC Pay Scale Grade F, Points 19 to 24

Closing date for applications:16 September 2026, 9.00am

Caseworker - Blackpool Aspire Academy

Academy: Blackpool Aspire Academy

Contract: Permanent, Full time (37 hours), TT+ 1 day (43.95/52)

Salary: NJC, Grade F, Points 19 to 24 on the NJC Pay Scale

Pro rata salary will be £27,992 to £30,918 per annum

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 16 th September 2026, 9am

Join Team FCAT

Fylde Coast Academy Trust (FCAT) was established in 2012. Our trust aims to ensure first class learning opportunities for all young people across the Fylde Coast and across Lancashire. The trust has grown to include 10 academies with primary, secondary and all through as well as the Central Services and School Improvement team. Our values of excellence, integrity and resilience guide us to be the best we can be. Learners are at the heart of what we do and their outcomes and successes are what drive us.

As a Multi-Academy Trust we work in partnership with educational institutions locally to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing, which is critical to our culture of continuous improvement. Full information about the trust and its work can be found on our website www.fcat.org.uk

About Aspire Academy

Blackpool Aspire Academy opened in 2014 after Bispham High School and Collegiate High School merged together. The school moved into its current building in 2015, and shares an entrance with Highfurlong School. The FCAT (Fylde Coast Academy Trust) sponsor the school.

Blackpool Aspire Academy has the motto: “Success, nothing less!” It hopes that all pupils aspire to achieve their potential in a stimulating learning environment. The school follows six core values under the acronym ASPIRE: achievement and attainment, success, progress, inspiration, resilience and enriched opportunities. Being a kind and considerate member of the school’s community is vital and pupils are taught to be sensitive to other people’s feelings.

Students are encouraged to follow their goals and many extra-curricular activities are organised to help pursue new interests and develop skills. Learning opportunities are extended outside the classroom with a range of academic clubs.

Ofsted - “Pupils are prepared to progress to the next stage of education, training or employment. There is a comprehensive careers strategy in place that focuses on raising pupils’ future aspirations when they leave school. There are many opportunities for pupils to develop leadership skills, including pupil parliament representatives in each year group, and these help prepare them well for the future. Since the school opened, the number of pupils who have not moved on to education, employment and training has significantly reduced”.

Why choose FCAT?

• Ongoing support and development in your role
• Automatic pay progression annually for teaching and support staff
• 25% discount for FCAT in house Breakfast and After School Club provisions
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) - generous employer contributions above 16%
• Flexible working hours - full time/part time or term time only supporting longer holidays
• A range of generous family leave options and pay
• 24/7 access to free health support services, including an online GP
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free annual flu vaccine
• Free eye tests* (*conditions apply)

For any questions regarding the vacancy please contact Gayle Straughair, at [e-mail]

The Fylde Coast Academy Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all as well as safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners, staff and visitors. All staff are carefully selected using recruitment and selection procedures that comply with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Following shortlisting this may include an online search and following an offer an enhanced DBS clearance.

Personal attributes required based on Job Description

Essential requirements are those without which an applicant will not be considered for appointment.

Qualifications

• Good academic qualifications relevant to the post

Professional Competence and Leadership

• Have a high regard for young people and the learning process
• Be efficient, highly organised and able to deal effectively with a heavy workload
• An ability to get the best out of students and to work well with colleagues
• Have a working knowledge of ICT applications including use of Microsoft Office

Experience

• Knowledge/skills equivalent to national qualification Level 3 or
• Have knowledge of local multi
• - agency partnerships and the support they can provide
• Experience in working with pupils in pastoral care and support
• Experience o
• f dealing with emotional situations where student may
• Experience of communicating with empathy and sensitivity

Interpersonal Skills

• Have the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing

Person Specification for the position of Caseworker

• Have the ability to deal with emotional situations where student may become distressed
• Have the ability to establish good working relationships with staff, agency partnerships and the wider community

  Personal Qualities and Commitment

  • Have personal impact and presence
  • Show on-going commitment to own personal development and training
  • Have energy, dynamism and a sense of humour