Head of Geography – Chase High School
Job Ref: ECC8824000-629
Position type: Head of Department/Faculty – Pay Range: Teacher's Main Scale / Upper Pay Scale
Position start date: Immediate. Contract type: Full-time. Contract term: Permanent. Application close: 01/05/2026 Midnight.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and ambitious Head of Geography to lead our department and inspire a love of the subject across the school. This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented teacher and leader to shape the curriculum, support colleagues, and drive excellent results for our students.
Location: Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, near Southend. School size: approximately 1,300 pupils aged 11‑18 from over 40 countries.
Responsibilities
* Lead the Geography department.
* Shape and deliver the geography curriculum.
* Support and develop colleagues.
* Drive excellent student outcomes.
Benefits
* Pension scheme (including Life Assurance)
* Generous Referral Bonus for employee referrals
* Two‑week October half term (term‑time staff)
* Employee savings and discounts
* Employee Assistance Programme – free confidential wellbeing support for employees and dependants
* Mental Health First Aiders – qualified MHFA England trainers within the Trust
* Ongoing training and professional development in a supportive and collaborative environment
* Gifted Service Leave for long service
* Health Cash plan for everyday healthcare costs (including dental, optical, physiotherapy, virtual GP service)
* Focus on continuing professional development, Bike2Work scheme, Employee Assistance Programme via MediCash, access to staff discounts, Mental First Aiders
Equal Opportunity Statement
As an equal opportunities employer, Discovery Educational Trust is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender re‑assignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (which includes ethnic origin, nationality and ethnic or national origins), religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply. The Trust is committed to safeguarding our pupils against radicalisation and extremism and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Contact
For further information on this advert, please contact Heather Catesby‑Boulton on 01702 354441.
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