Deputy Headteacher
Blackpool Gateway Academy, Blackpool, FY1 6JH8 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 January 2025
Closing date
7 October 2024 at 3pm
Date listed
27 September 2024
Job details
Job role
- Deputy headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: Fixed-Term January 2025 to December 2025
Contract type
- Fixed term - 12 months - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale
- Leadership Pay Scale - L9-L12
What skills and experience we're looking for
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 Blackpool Gateway Academy
Welcome to Blackpool Gateway Academy, a vibrant educational hub located in the Bloomfield Ward of Blackpool, conveniently close to Blackpool Football Club and adjacent to Seasiders Way. As a two-form entry school in Key Stage Two, and transitioning to one-form entry through Key Stage One, we are committed to providing a high-quality education for over 300 pupils aged 3-11 years, supported by our comprehensive nursery provision.
At Blackpool Gateway Academy, we take pride in our pursuit of educational excellence, driven by a trauma-informed approach that ensures every child can thrive and reach their full potential. Our recent Ofsted inspection, which rated us 'Good in all areas' in May 2022, reflects our commitment to high standards.
Our dedicated team collaborates closely with parents, governors, and the local community to deliver exceptional care and education. We foster a nurturing environment where children are encouraged to enjoy learning, to be ambitious and show mutual respect. We promote independence, resilience, and respect, with the goal of cultivating lifelong learners who are well-prepared to become respectable citizens of the future.
Join us at Blackpool Gateway Academy, where our core values help children achieve success both inside and outside the classroom, paving the way for a bright and promising future.
The Deputy Head post will play a crucial role in maintaining high standards in teaching, learning, and curriculum development. This position will also include Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) responsibilities, for which training will be provided. A commitment and passion towards trauma-informed practices and an outward mindset is essential, ensuring a supportive and responsive environment for both staff and children. This role will require collaboration with various stakeholders to promote a culture of continuous improvement and inclusivity.
What the school offers its staff
Why choose FCAT?
- Ongoing CPD including New - Developing and Implementing an Outward Mindset
- New - Automatic annual pay progression for all teachers
- 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 Smart Clinic
- 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
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
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About Blackpool Gateway Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 360 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Blackpool Gateway Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- p.parr@gateway.fcat.org.uk
Arranging a visit to Blackpool Gateway Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email p.parr@gateway.fcat.org.uk.
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