Apprentice Early Years Practitioner - Westcliff Primary Academy

Apprentice Early Years Practitioner – Westcliff Primary Academy

Academy: Westcliff Primary Academy

Contract: Fixed-Term until 01/12/2026, Full time (37 hours), TT +2 days

Salary: Apprentice Rate, currently £7.55 per hour

Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 23rd June 2025

About the Role

Level 2 or 3 – dependent on experience

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 a 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. Full information about the trust and its work can be found on our website www.fcat.org.uk.

About Westcliff Primary Academy

Thank you for your interest in this position at Westcliff, a wonderful place to work! Visitors often comment on the positive atmosphere and vibrant surroundings.

Westcliff Primary Academy is a one-form entry school with a nursery for children aged 2 to 4 years, located in Bispham, Blackpool.

We strive to provide the best education, developing the “Whole Child”. Our goal is for pupils to leave with excellent subject knowledge, skills, and as outstanding community members—respectful, caring, empathetic, and determined to achieve. We prioritize safety and equip students with life skills for the wider world.

Our high expectations are supported by working closely with parents to ensure the best outcomes. Our children typically achieve above national averages across all key stages, making expected progress. Our staff are highly skilled, participate in continuous professional development—including trauma-informed approaches—and our school has achieved several awards, including ELKLAN’s “Communication Friendly” Status, Beach School status, Music Mark, PSQM, Anti-Bullying Silver Mark, and Rainbow Flag award. We promote diversity, physical and mental well-being, and have excellent sports programs, winning awards such as the Blackpool Active Lives Primary School of the Year 2023 and the School Games Gold Award. Our children enjoy OPAL outdoor learning during breaks.

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%
• 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

Please visit our website to complete the online application and equal opportunities forms.

Closing time and date: 9am, Monday 23rd June 2025

Interview and assessment: Tuesday, 1st July 2025

For questions, contact Katie Walker at k.walker@westcliff.fcat.org.uk.

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 that comply with \’Keeping Children Safe in Education,\’ including online searches and DBS checks after an offer is made.

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