Join Team FCAT
Fylde Coast Academy Trust (FCAT) was establishedin 2012. Our trust aims to ensure first class learning opportunities for allyoung people across the Fylde Coast and across Lancashire. The trust has grownto include 10 academies with primary, secondary and all through as well as theCentral 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 arewhat drive us.
As a Multi-Academy Trust we work in partnershipwith educational institutions locally to foster collaboration and knowledgesharing, which is critical to our culture of continuous improvement. Fullinformation about the trust and its work can be found on our website www.fcat.org.uk
AboutWestcliff Primary Academy
Thank youfor your interest in this position at Westcliff, which is a wonderful place towork! Visitors to our little school always comment on the positive atmosphereand the vibrant surroundings.
WestcliffPrimary Academy is a one form entry academy, with a nursery (which caters forchildren from 2 to 4 years of age). We are situated in Bispham, in the north ofBlackpool.
AtWestcliff, we strive to provide the very best education. We develop the \"WholeChild\". We want our pupils to leaveschool with excellent subject knowledge and skills in addition to beingoutstanding members of our community. Nurturing our future citizens oftomorrow, ensuring that they are respectful, caring and empathetic, determinedto achieve! We teach our children that their safety is paramount and equip themwith the life skills that they need to prepare for life in the wider world.
At Westcliff Primary Academy, ourexpectations are high. We work togetherwith parents to ensure the best outcomes for our pupils; our children typicallyachieve above national averages in all key stages, making at least expectedprogress. All of our talented, nurturing staff are highly skilled and take partin continuous professional development including trauma informed approaches.This allows us to ensure that we are implementing the best possible practice. We have achieved ELKLAN’s \"Communication Friendly\" Status. We take pride in ourBeach School status and are the only school in Blackpool to have achieved this. Our bespoke Beach School lessons compliment our creative curriculum. We holdthe Music Mark and Primary Science Quality Mark (PSQM) and we are incrediblyproud of our Anti-Bullying Silver Mark award. We offer a diverse and inclusivecurriculum where difference is celebrated; in recognition of this, we have beenawarded the Rainbow Flag award. We also recognise the importance of physicalactivity and the health benefits surrounding this. We promote both physical andmental well-being and have an excellent sports provision, winning the BlackpoolActive Lives Primary School of the Year at the Community Awards 2023 andrepeatedly achieving the School Games Gold Award. Our children especially enjoyOPAL - outdoor play and learning - at break times.
Student Wellbeing & Pastoral Support Assistant employer: Westcliff Primary Academy
Westcliff Primary Academy is an excellent employer, offering a nurturing and collaborative work culture that prioritises professional development and the well-being of its staff. Located in the picturesque town of Dawlish, the academy provides unique opportunities for leadership growth and impactful teaching, making it an ideal place for educators passionate about raising standards and inspiring students.