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Number of Posts 1
Grade Grade 7 SCP 19-24.
Salary £32062 to £ 36363 Pro-Rata
Term Full-time.
Perm / FTC Permanent.
Required (ASAP ) .
Hours 37 hours a week.
Closing Date 22/09/2025.
Location
Garstang Community Academy, Garstang Road, Bowgreave, Garstang, Preston, PR3 1YE (804 on roll)

Tel: 01995 603226
School website: www.garstangcommunityacademy.com
Summary
Contract: Permanent, Full time (37 hours), TT +5 days 
Salary: NJC, Grade F, Points 19 to 24 on the NJC Pay Scale 
Pro rata salary will be £27,665 to £30,557 per annum 

Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 22nd September 2025

Start date: ASAP 
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 Garstang Community Academy 

Garstang Community Academy is a vibrant, inclusive school dedicated to fostering a  supportive and stimulating learning environment for our students. Located in the picturesque  town of Garstang, we are situated in beautiful surroundings midway between Preston and  Lancaster at the gateway to the Forest of Bowland. We pride ourselves on our strong  community ethos and commitment to academic excellence. We have over 800 students on  roll and approximately 75 staff. Our students come from a diverse geographical area which  includes the market town of Garstang and its surrounding villages and hamlets, Blackpool  and the cities of Lancaster and Preston. As a result, Garstang Community Academy is well connected to various transportation links, making it accessible for students, staff, and  visitors. 

We aim to empower every student to achieve their potential, nurturing both their academic  and vocational skills in order to facilitate their personal growth. We believe in a holistic  approach to education, encouraging creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration

Why choose FCAT? 

  • Ongoing CPD including New - Developing and Implementing an Outward Mindset 
  • 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* (*conditions apply) 
  • 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 

    Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

    Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.


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