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
About Blackpool Gateway Academy Welcome to Blackpool Gateway Academy, a vibrant educational hub located in the Bloomfield Ward of Blackpool, conveniently close to Blackpool Football Club and adjacent to Seasider’s Way. As a two-form entry school in Key Stage Two, and transitioning to one-form entry through Key Stage One, we are committed to providing a high-quality education for over 300 pupils aged 3-11 years, supported by our comprehensive nursery provision.
At Blackpool Gateway Academy, we take pride in our pursuit of educational excellence, driven by a trauma-informed approach that ensures every child can thrive and reach their full potential. Our recent Ofsted inspection, which rated us 'Good in all areas' in May 2022, reflects our commitment to high standards.
Our dedicated team collaborates closely with parents, governors, and the local community to deliver exceptional care and education. We foster a nurturing environment where children are encouraged to enjoy learning,to be ambitious and show mutual respect. We promote independence, resilience, and respect, with the goal of cultivating lifelong learners who are well-prepared to become respectable citizens of the future.
Join us at Blackpool Gateway Academy, where our core values help children achieve success both inside and outside the classroom, paving the way for a bright and promising future.
What the school offers its staff
Why choose FCAT?
• Ongoing CPD including New - Developing and Implementing an Outward Mindset
• Term time employment supporting longer holidays
• New - 25% discount for FCAT in house Breakfast and After School Club provisions
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) - employer contributions above 16%
• 24/7 access to free health support services via Smartclinic
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free annual flu vaccine
• Blackpool Council travel discount
• Childcare voucher scheme
• Free eye tests
• Commitment to our Team FCAT Work and Wellbeing Charter
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.