Mereside Primary Academy
Blackpool
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
01 October 2025
Apply by:
22 September 2025
Job overview
Headteacher - Mereside Primary Academy
Academy: Mereside Primary Academy
Contract: Permanent, Full time, Full Year
Salary: Teachers Leadership Pay Scale, L15 – L21
Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 22nd September 2025
Start date: 01/01/2026
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)
Please see the attached Recruitment pack for more information
Why choose FCAT?
* Ongoing CPD including New - Developing and Implementing an Outward Mindset
* New - Automatic annual pay progression for all teachers
* New - 25% discount for FCAT in house Breakfast and After School Club provisions
* 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
* 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
Closing time and date for applications is 9am on Monday 22nd September 2025
Interview and Assessment date will be Friday 26/9/25 or Monday 29/9/25
For any questions regarding the vacancy please contact Donna Cross, at
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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About Mereside Primary Academy
Mereside Primary Academy
Langdale Road, Blackpool
Lancashire
FY4 4RR
United Kingdom
Mereside Primary Academy
Our website contains plenty of information about the school, our ethos and aims and the exciting curriculum and provision that is offered here. 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.
Our highly skilled and motivated staff team are committed to ensuring that school is a happy, exciting learning environment where all our children are supported to do their best. We have a strong pastoral team and the care, guidance and support our children receive is second to none. 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 wide variety of extra-curricular activities.
Our staff and children are encouraged to have the highest expectations of themselves and others. The golden thread that runs through our school are our six values:
* Pride
* Ambition,
* Respect,
* Resilience,
* Integrity,
* Excellence
Through these we aim to develop independence and self-confidence so we are all enthused to become the very best that we can be. During the last year, the teachers have worked tirelessly to develop even more creative approaches to teaching and completely re-designed our curriculum with new topics, visitors into school and a wide range of trips to expand learning and life experiences. We are also now a Forest School and look forward to seeing this develop this year.
Similarly, here at Mereside, we endeavour to ensure all our children obtain and achieve the highest of standards, whilst providing a secure and safe environment with fun and challenging learning opportunities. Key Stage 2 results have improved dramatically over the last three years, whilst our progress measures through school have been outstanding, putting us in the top 3% nationally.
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