Job Overview Cleaner - Mereside Primary Academy Contract: Permanent, Part time (11 hours), TT 15 days Salary: NJC, Grade B, Points 2 to 4 on the NJC Pay Scale Pro rata salary will be £6,583 to £6,791 per annum Closing date for applications: Noon, Monday 13th October 2025 Start date: 17/11/2025 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. About Mereside Primary Academy Mereside Primary Academy caters for children aged 2-11 in a large, modern building located in spacious grounds. As a school we seek to provide an all-round education for children in a calm and nurturing environment. We have the highest expectations of pupil attainment, teacher performance and parental involvement and we encourage everyone to strive for excellence, in order to achieve potential. We pride ourselves in knowing our children incredibly well and use this knowledge to motivate, encourage and care for them throughout their time at our school. Children here are at the heart of all we do and we continually strive to help each child find their strengths and talents so that they will flourish and be challenged. “The school is ambitious for pupils to achieve well” (Ofsted July 2024) At Mereside, our motto is ‘Learning Together, Achieving Together’ which demonstrates our commitment with pupils, parents, staff, governors and the local community to nurture a culture of lifelong learning for all. Our children have access to creative, sporting, musical and cultural opportunities with a variety of extra-curricular activities. “This school is central to the local community that it serves. Pupils are happy and enjoy coming to school…pupils trust their teachers to care for them, including when they need comfort or reassurance” (Ofsted July 2024) All of our work revolves around our three school ‘bees’ which includes our own hive and is incorporated throughout our Mereside Way which both children and staff live by. ‘Be kind, Be safe, Be ready’ is implemented every minute, every day and supported by our very strong pastoral team who ensure that the care, guidance and support our children receive is second to none and enables all children to be ready for their next stage of education. “Pupil behave well during lessons and around school. Staff encourage them to behave sensibly and to treat others with respect…pupils’ behaviour is addressed sensitively and effectively” (Ofsted July 2024) 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 Childcare voucher scheme 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 https://www.fcat.org.uk/job-vacancies Closing time and date for applications is Noon on Monday 13th October 2025 Interview and Assessment date is TBC For any questions regarding the vacancy please contact Maria Lydon 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.