Teacher of Technology - Blackpool Aspire Academy
Academy: Blackpool Aspire Academy
Contract: Permanent
Closing date for applications: 22 April 2025, 9.00am
Teacher of Technology - Blackpool Aspire Academy
(Food specialist with workshop-based curriculum at KS3)
Salary: Teachers Main/Upper Pay Scale, M1-U3, currently £31,650 to £49,084 per annum
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.
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.
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.
Why choose FCAT?
* Ongoing CPD including New - Developing and Implementing an Outward Mindset
* New - Automatic annual pay progression for all teachers
* New - 25% discount for FCAT in house Breakfast and After School Club provisions
* Membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS) with employer contributions of 23.68%
* Modern school building with excellent facilities for learners and colleagues
* 24/7 access to free health support services via Smartclinic
* Cycle to work scheme
* Free annual flu vaccine
* Blackpool Council travel discount
* Free eye tests
* Commitment to our Team FCAT Work and Wellbeing Charter
How to apply:
To apply for this post please visit our website and complete the online application form and equal opportunities form at www.fcat.org.uk/job-vacancies
Closing time and date for applications is 9am on Tuesday 22nd April 2025
Interview and Assessment date is TBC
For any questions regarding the vacancy please contact Gayle Straughair, at g.straughair@aspire.fcat.org.uk
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.
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