ADMINISTRATIVE AND OPERATIONS LEAD - GARSTANG COMMUNITY ACADEMY

Ref 202283

Number of Posts 1

Grade SCP 25 \- 28\.

Term Full\-time.

Perm / FTC Permanent.

Required (02/11/2026 ) .

Hours 37 hours a week.

Closing Date 05/10/2026\.

• Person Specification (84 KB)

Location
Garstang Community Academy, Garstang Road, Bowgreave, Garstang, Preston, PR3 1YE (754 on roll)

Tel: 01995 603226

School website: www.garstangcommunityacademy.com
Summary
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 £32,412 to £34,900 per annum

Closing date for applications: Monday 5th October 2026, 9am

Start date: 02/11/2026

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

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 support and development in your role


• Automatic pay progression annually for teaching and support staff


• 25% discount for FCAT in house Breakfast and After School Club provisions


• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) \- generous employer contributions above 16%


• Flexible working hours \- full time/part time or term time only supporting longer holidays


• A range of generous family leave options and pay


• 24/7 access to free health support services, including an online GP


• Cycle to work scheme


• Free annual flu vaccine


• Childcare voucher scheme


• Free eye tests\* (\*conditions 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 on Monday 5th October 2026

Interview and Assessment date is 08/10/2026

For any questions regarding the vacancy please contact Liz Macpherson, at l.macpherson@garstang.fcat.org.uk

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
Essential Qualifications
A Level/Level 5 qualification OR equivalent experience.

• Desirable Qualifications


• Business Management/Administrative qualification

Essential Experience

• Demonstrable experience of working in a senior administration or operations\-based role.


• Demonstrable experience of effectively line managing a small\-medium team.


• Demonstrable experience of working in a customer facing role and delivering excellent standards of customer service.

Desirable Experience

• Experience of leading a service(s) and delivering impactful and successful improvements.


• Demonstrable experience of dealing with matters confidentially and sensitively.


• Experience of working within a role in the Education/Multi\-Academy Trust sector.

For an informal discussion please contact:
Contact the school
Equal Opportunities statement
An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community
Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013\). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex\-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

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