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Job Ref No. ECC8824000-621S Position Type: Head of Department/Faculty Pay Range: Teacher's Main Scale / Upper Pay Scale
Position Start Date: 13/04/2026 Contract Type: Full-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 08/03/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: TBC
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.
Information about the School
Chase High School
* A place for Ambition, Resilience and Kindness
Chase High School is a vibrant, oversubscribed and inclusive 11‑18 school, where every pupil has the foundations laid for a lifelong love of learning. The ambitious and appropriately challenging curriculum, taught by outstanding and highly qualified teachers, underpins our pursuit of excellence in a secure environment where all members of the school’s community are treated with respect, tolerance and understanding.
The school is located in Westcliff-on‑Sea, near Southend, Essex and welcomes more than 1,000 students aged 11‑18 from over 40 countries.
We foster strong links with the local community to create opportunities for our young people to build the strength and depth of character that combines a strong moral purpose with excellent social skills. Our pupils become adults that can go on and make a real difference locally, nationally and globally.
We want all pupils to value their personal development as well as pursue academic excellence. We offer a full and comprehensive extra‑curricular programme, which includes a variety of educational and recreational trips and visits, as well as extensive opportunities to be involved in community projects and leadership roles within the pupil body.
It is an exciting time to join our Chase High School community. The recent £5 million investment in a state‑of‑the‑art humanities building and floodlit multi‑surface area complements our numerous dedicated performance arts suites and 4G sports facilities. We are hugely ambitious for our children, and we welcome applications from passionate teaching and associate/support staff who want to join the Chase High School community to further our success.
Trust Information
Chase High School is an academy that forms part of the Discovery Educational Trust.
Discovery Educational Trust, formed in 2014, is a successful and established multi‑academy trust based in South Essex, comprising just under 4,000 pupils and 500 staff, across 5 schools.
Our Schools
* Chase High School (Westcliff‑on‑Sea)
* St. Martin's School (Brentwood)
* Hogarth Primary School (Brentwood)
* Kelvedon Hatch Community Primary School (Brentwood)
* Larchwood Primary School (Brentwood)
Benefits
* Pension scheme – includes automatic life assurance
* Generous referral bonus for employees who refer quality candidates to join Discovery Educational Trust
* 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 – we have qualified MHFA England trainers within the Trust and continue to add to our pool of trained MHFAs
* Ongoing training and professional development in a supportive and collaborative environment
* Gifted Service Leave for long service
* Health Cash plan to support everyday healthcare costs – e.g. dental, optical, physiotherapy. Includes Virtual GP service
* Focus on continuing professional development
* Bike2Work scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme via MediCash
* Access to staff discounts and Mental First Aiders
Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding
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; and 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 and join Discovery Educational Trust.
Discovery Educational 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.
In compliance with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all applications must be made on an application form, CVs will not be accepted. This appointment will be subject to pre‑employment checks including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and satisfactory references. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.
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Contact
Sasha Wisbey, HR Administrator
Chase High School
Prittlewell Chase, Westcliff On Sea
Essex, SS0 0RT
Telephone: 01702354441
Email: hr@discoveryeducationaltrust.co.uk
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early upon appointment of a successful applicant. For further information on this advert, please contact Heather Catesby-Boulton on 01702 354441
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