Classroom Teacher - Westminster Primary Academy

Teaching Vacancies; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Automatic pay progression annually for

TPS pension contributions

Flexible working hours

Family leave options

21/7 access to health services

Cycle to work scheme

Eye tests

Childcare voucher scheme

Breakfast and after-school club

Free flu vaccine

Job summary

Westminster Primary Academy in Blackpool, part of the Fylde Coast Academy Trust (FCAT), is seeking a Classroom Teacher to join a welcoming, high-achievement school community. The role offers supportive leadership, ongoing professional development, automatic pay progression for teaching and support staff, and TPS pension contributions.

The school values inclusion and collaboration with parents and the local community to give every child the best start in life, with flexible hours and a range of

Job description

Classroom Teacher - Westminster Primary Academy

What skills and experience we're looking for

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 Westminster Primary Academy

Westminster is a two form entry school based in the Claremont area of Blackpool. It is important to us that every child feels a sense of belonging. We are proud of our inclusive ethos and strive to tailor our curriculum so that all children are provided with opportunities to be their best. Westminster Primary Academy is well-loved and highly regarded within our local community. It has a rich and proud history, but its aims and efforts are fixed firmly on the future; specifically, the future of the children we educate and care for. To this end, we work in close partnership with parents, families and the community to give our pupils the very best start in life. Our school is a welcoming and caring place to work where we encourage staff to feel a sense of belonging, purpose and to take on opportunities for growth. Due to this we have created a strong, dedicated team who are proud to work at Westminster.

What the school offers its staff

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 Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS) with employer contributions of 28.68%
• 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
• Childcare voucher scheme
• Free eye tests* (*conditions apply)

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.