Finance Assistant Unity Academy Blackpool

Fylde Coast Academy Trust (FCAT); Blackpool; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Fylde Coast Academy Trust is looking for a Finance Assistant at Unity Academy Blackpool. This permanent full-time role involves joining dedicated teams focused on providing top-notch educational support. The position offers competitive salary options, valuable benefits, and a chance to contribute to the trust's mission of excellence in education.

Benefits

Ongoing CPD including developing and implementing an Outward Mindset

25% discount for FCAT in-house Breakfast and After School Club provisions

Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with employer contributions above 16%

Modern facilities and excellent resources

Access to free health support services via Smartclinic

Cycle to work scheme

Free annual flu vaccine

Blackpool Council travel discount

Free eye tests (conditions apply)

Job description

Finance Assistant Unity Academy Blackpool

Academy: Unity Academy Blackpool

Contract: Permanent, Full time (37 hours), TT +10 days

Salary: NJC, Grades C-D, Points 5 to 11 on the NJC Pay Scale
Pro rata salary will be £21,939 to £24,133 per annum

Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 28th July 2025

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 Lancashire. The trust has grown to include 10 academies with primary, secondary, and all-through schools, as well as Central Services and the 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 drive us.

As a Multi-Academy Trust, we work in partnership with local educational institutions to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing, which is critical to our culture of continuous improvement. More information can be found at www.fcat.org.uk.

About Unity Academy Blackpool

Unity Academy is an all-through school for children aged 2-16. We are committed to providing the best education for all children in our care, with a curriculum designed for progression across all ages. Our motto is ‘In Unity, we succeed’, emphasizing teamwork and collective effort. We pride ourselves on our supportive ethos, staff development, and trauma-informed practices.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to join a dedicated team as we strive to be the best we can be.

Why choose FCAT?

• Ongoing CPD including developing and implementing an Outward Mindset
• 25% discount for FCAT in-house Breakfast and After School Club provisions
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with employer contributions above 16%
• Modern facilities and excellent resources
• Access to free health support services via Smartclinic
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free annual flu vaccine
• Blackpool Council travel discount
• Free eye tests (conditions apply)

How to apply

Please visit our website at www.fcat.org.uk/job-vacancies to complete the online application and equal opportunities forms. The closing time and date for applications is 9am on Monday, 28th July 2025. Interviews and assessments are to be confirmed.

For questions, contact Karen Linney at [e-mail].

The Fylde Coast Academy Trust is committed to equality, safeguarding, and promoting the welfare of all learners, staff, and visitors. All staff are recruited following procedures compliant with Keeping Children Safe in Education, including online searches and DBS checks.