Head of Creative Arts (Drama or Music specialist) - Garstang Community Academy
Academy: Garstang Community Academy
Contract: Permanent, Full time
Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 20 October 2025
Salary: Teachers Main/Upper Pay Scale (currently £32,916 to £45,352 per annum), plus TLR2b (currently £5,870 per annum)
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 - 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 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:
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 9am, Monday 20th October 2025
Interview and Assessment date is 23rd or 24th October 2025
For any questions regarding the vacancy please contact Liz Macpherson, at l.macpherson@garstang.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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