Assistant Headteacher/SENCO - Westminster Primary Academy
Academy: Westminster Primary Academy 
Contract: Permanent 
Salary: Teachers Leadership Pay Scale, L4-L8 
Closing date for applications:
10 March 2025, 12.00pm Assistant Headteacher/SENCO - Westminster Primary Academy
Academy: Westminster Primary Academy
Contract: Permanent, Full time
Salary: Teachers Leadership Pay Scale, L4-L8, (currently £53,602 to £59,167 per annum) plus SEN allowance
Closing date for applications: Noon, Monday 10th March 2025
Start date: 01/09/2025
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.
- 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
- Childcare voucher scheme
- 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 Noon on Monday 10th March 2025
Interview and Assessment date is Thursday 27th March 2025
For any questions regarding the vacancy please contact Lorna Marsden, at l.marsden@westminster.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. Following shortlisting this may include an online search and following an offer an enhanced DBS clearance.
Interview Date: 27 March 2025