Teacher – Key Stage 3 (All-through school) at Bruche Academy, WA1 3TT
| Posting date: | 23 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 June 2026 |
| Location: | Warrington, Not recorded, WA5 1BD |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 4f9d2d96-bbca-49ee-afa4-539fd62272d3 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint an ambitious and adaptable teacher to join our newsecondary team as we become Warrington’s first all through school - Bruche Academy, WA1 3TT - in September2026.
This post is suitable for Early Career Teachers (ECTs) as well as more experiencedpractitioners. We are open to applications for full or part time positions as well as asecondment.
This is a rare opportunity to play a foundational role in shaping the culture, curriculum, anddaily life of a growing secondary phase from the very beginning. Bruche is an extremelypopular school with a strong reputation for excellence, and as we become an all-throughschool, we are committed to ensuring that the same high standards, expectations andoutcomes continue into the Key Stage 3 and 4 phases.
Our first Year 7 classes start in September 2026 and our new Secondary Director is leadingthe final preparations. Construction of our new £13m school facilities are underway and willbe fully open for September 2027.
This role will suit a teacher who enjoys variety, collaboration and innovation. In the first year,staff will teach across a range of subjects (within competence), reflecting the small size of thefounding cohort.
You will also take on a form tutor role, building strong relationships with pupils and familiesand supporting the transition into secondary education.
This role is based in Bruche Academy, Warrington, WA1 3TT.
What the school offers its staff
The salary grade is awaiting national pay award.
Our employee benefits include a teacher pension scheme, comprehensive staff health and well-being package and cycle-to-work scheme.
Bruche Primary Academy, which is the highest performing primary school in Warrington, will become an all-through school from September 2026. Our new name is Bruche Academy, accommodating children from 2 to 16 years.
Years 7 and above will have two forms in each year, expanding the school to 550 pupils. This will be Warrington’s first all-through school. Curriculum planning has begun and staff modelling is underway; staffing will grow year-on-year as cohorts rise.
A new building funded with a £13m grant will be added to the existing site for September 2027, including shared dining, sports, reception, and staff room provision. All the facilities for Key Stage 3 and 4 will be new and provided in the additional building.
Further details about the role
Our school’s vision statement is defined as: ‘Success, nothing less.’
Bruche is an Ofsted rated Good school. It was again recently rated as the top performing primary school in Warrington, with 97% of pupils at the school meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. The school has consistently demonstrated exceptional academic performance. In 2020, 2023, 2024, and 2025 the school was ranked in the 150 best-performing state primary schools in England.
These achievements underscore Bruche Academy’s unwavering commitment to providing high-quality education and fostering academic excellence among our pupils. The extension to an all-through school will expand this success.
The role of Key Stage 3 Teacher will complete the newly formed core secondary team in our first year, joining another form teacher and the Secondary Director, plus specialist tutors.
If you wish to discuss the role in more detail before applying and/or arrange a visit to the school, please contact Mr Don Gillthorpe, Secondary Director (dgillthorpe@wpat.uk).
Please find attached a job description and person specification.
Applications must be made via our application form and submitted to dgillthorpe@wpat.uk by 9am on Monday 1st June, 2026. In your supporting statement, as well as describing your experience and skills, please outline the subjects that you are able to teach, including both your specialism and any additional areas to which you could contribute.
Interviews will be arranged for Monday 8th June at Bruche Academy.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
We are seeking to appoint an ambitious and adaptable teacher to join our newsecondary team as we become Warrington’s first all through school - Bruche Academy, WA1 3TT - in September2026.
This post is suitable for Early Career Teachers (ECTs) as well as more experiencedpractitioners. We are open to applications for full or part time positions as well as asecondment.
This is a rare opportunity to play a foundational role in shaping the culture, curriculum, anddaily life of a growing secondary phase from the very beginning. Bruche is an extremelypopular school with a strong reputation for excellence, and as we become an all-throughschool, we are committed to ensuring that the same high standards, expectations andoutcomes continue into the Key Stage 3 and 4 phases.
Our first Year 7 classes start in September 2026 and our new Secondary Director is leadingthe final preparations. Construction of our new £13m school facilities are underway and willbe fully open for September 2027.
This role will suit a teacher who enjoys variety, collaboration and innovation. In the first year,staff will teach across a range of subjects (within competence), reflecting the small size of thefounding cohort.
You will also take on a form tutor role, building strong relationships with pupils and familiesand supporting the transition into secondary education.
This role is based in Bruche Academy, Warrington, WA1 3TT.
What the school offers its staff
The salary grade is awaiting national pay award.
Our employee benefits include a teacher pension scheme, comprehensive staff health and well-being package and cycle-to-work scheme.
Bruche Primary Academy, which is the highest performing primary school in Warrington, will become an all-through school from September 2026. Our new name is Bruche Academy, accommodating children from 2 to 16 years.
Years 7 and above will have two forms in each year, expanding the school to 550 pupils. This will be Warrington’s first all-through school. Curriculum planning has begun and staff modelling is underway; staffing will grow year-on-year as cohorts rise.
A new building funded with a £13m grant will be added to the existing site for September 2027, including shared dining, sports, reception, and staff room provision. All the facilities for Key Stage 3 and 4 will be new and provided in the additional building.
Further details about the role
Our school’s vision statement is defined as: ‘Success, nothing less.’
Bruche is an Ofsted rated Good school. It was again recently rated as the top performing primary school in Warrington, with 97% of pupils at the school meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. The school has consistently demonstrated exceptional academic performance. In 2020, 2023, 2024, and 2025 the school was ranked in the 150 best-performing state primary schools in England.
These achievements underscore Bruche Academy’s unwavering commitment to providing high-quality education and fostering academic excellence among our pupils. The extension to an all-through school will expand this success.
The role of Key Stage 3 Teacher will complete the newly formed core secondary team in our first year, joining another form teacher and the Secondary Director, plus specialist tutors.
If you wish to discuss the role in more detail before applying and/or arrange a visit to the school, please contact Mr Don Gillthorpe, Secondary Director (dgillthorpe@wpat.uk).
Please find attached a job description and person specification.
Applications must be made via our application form and submitted to dgillthorpe@wpat.uk by 9am on Monday 1st June, 2026. In your supporting statement, as well as describing your experience and skills, please outline the subjects that you are able to teach, including both your specialism and any additional areas to which you could contribute.
Interviews will be arranged for Monday 8th June at Bruche Academy.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.