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Secondary Director Bruche AcademyWarrington Primary Academy Trust Contract: Full time, initially fixed term for 3 yearsSalary: L16–L21 (£75,049–£83,860)Start date: September 2026 (or sooner if available)Location: Bruche Academy, Warrington Warrington Primary Academy Trust (WPAT) is seeking to appoint an exceptional Secondary Director to lead the creation and growth of the secondary phase at Bruche Academy. Bruche Academy will become Warrington’s first all-through school from September 2026, welcoming pupils aged 2 to 16. Building on the success of Bruche Primary Academy, one of the highest performing primary schools nationally, the secondary phase will grow year-on-year to serve up to 550 pupils. A new secondary building will open in 2027 as part of a £13m investment in the site. This is a rare start-up leadership opportunity. The Secondary Director will design, launch and grow Key Stage 3 and 4 provision, shaping curriculum, culture and systems from the outset. The role combines strategic vision with hands-on delivery and carries significant influence across the Trust’s future secondary development. Reporting to the Executive Headteacher and Chief Executive Officer, the Secondary Director will lead standards, quality of education, culture, safeguarding and staff development across the secondary phase, while working closely with the Primary Head of School to secure a strong one-school ethos. As Secondary Director, you will: Design and deliver a high-quality secondary curriculum from Year 7 to GCSE Lead mobilisation and readiness for the opening and growth of the secondary phase Build and lead a high-performing secondary teaching team Establish strong routines, behaviour