SEND Manager (Primary) - Unity Academy Blackpool
Academy: Unity Academy Blackpool
Contract: Permanent, Full time (37 hours), TT +5 days
Salary: NJC, Grade G, Points 25 to 28 on the NJC Pay Scale
Pro rata salary will be £31,377 to £33,784 per annum
Closing date for applications: Noon, Friday 10th October 2025
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 Unity Academy Blackpool
Unity Academy is an all through school for children aged 2-16, we are an inclusive academy which is committed to providing the best possible education for all the children within our care. Our curriculum is developed to ensure progression across all ages with many of our systems and processes being designed to work for children right the way through the school. The school motto is ‘In Unity, we succeed’ and this is at the heart of what we believe, In Unity everyone works together to be successful. The staff team and supportive ethos amongst colleagues is second to none and this complements the support, care and guidance we provide to children. The academy is absolutely committed to developing our staff and this is achieved through twice weekly deliberate practice sessions for classroom facing staff. These sessions are underpinned by our Trauma Informed Practice and Arbinger Outward Mindset which is shared with all staff.
This post represents an excellent opportunity for any individual who wishes to join a strong team at our academy as we continue our journey to being the best we can be.
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%
* 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
* 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
Closing time and date for applications is Noon on Friday 10th October 2025
Interview and Assessment date is TBC
For any questions regarding the vacancy please contact Natasha Unsworth, at n.unsworth@unity.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.
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