Headteacher

ROLE: Headteacher

START DATE: Easter 2024 (sooner if possible)

SALARY: L33 - L39 (£97,256 - £112,601)

CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent  

CLOSING DATE: 22 September 2023  

INTERVIEW DATE: 2 and 3 October 2023

Due to the promotion of the current post-holder to Executive Headteacher for Trust secondary schools, we are seeking to appoint an exceptional leader for this local school of choice located in Westcliff-on-Sea in the city of Southend.

About Chase High School

Chase High School is not just about results. We believe that everyone can achieve. We value diversity and want every pupil to realise their potential, and to recognise that their potential has no limit. We ensure that their experience at school is broad, exciting and challenging to prepare them for their futures. 

We are looking for a flexible, committed Headteacher to share this ambition and strategic vision to improve the progress already achieved. 

Until last year, Chase High School had never been graded above Requires Improvement, but a relentless drive on standards and expectations led to the school being graded ‘Good’ in all areas (including Sixth Form) in February 2022, for the first time in its history.

Chase High School is a unique school, led and supported by focused, passionate people, who aspire to create a learning environment where pupils are engaged, keen and eager to learn. With a sharp focus on the quality of teaching and learning to engage and encourage pupils at every level of ability, we aim to nurture and inspire enthusiastic and inquisitive individuals.

The school has continued to go from strength to strength and, for two years running, has been nominated for key educational awards – ‘Secondary School of the Year’ in the TES 2022 awards and ‘The Award for Making a Difference – Secondary School’ in the Pearson National Teaching Awards for 2023.

About You

As our next Headteacher, you will continue to improve on Chase High School’s achievements.

There is already an exceptional culture of achievement and community. You will be expected to provide inspirational leadership and direction, which is essential to delivering a quality educational offer for pupils, whilst driving the progress essential to their academic and personal development. 

You must be able to demonstrate:

·          Significant experience and quantifiable impact in a Headteacher or Deputy Headteacher role;

·          Evidence of Continuing Professional Development;

·          Commitment and ability to identify high quality teaching and learning;

·          The creativity and vision to lead and inspire;

·          Confident and positive leadership.

Location

Chase High School is located less than three miles from the sea-front at Southend, and also Southend International Airport. It is less than two miles from Roots Hall, the home of Southend United Football Club and is less than one mile from both the A13 and the A127, major trunk roads between Essex and London.

Facilities

Chase High School enjoys excellent facilities, including a new £4.5 million teaching block. This transformational project boasts the largest teaching space across the school, and increased the school’s capacity by 300 pupils.

All classrooms feature interactive whiteboards, and there are specialist rooms in Science, Technology and Art. The Music Department has a recording studio and a suite of Apple Mac computers for composing. The school’s innovative Media Centre boasts an impressive range of computers, cameras and an assigned green screen area to inspire pupils to explore digital creativity. There are three fully-equipped Drama studios. There are dedicated indoor and outdoor sports facilities, including numerous artificial football pitches.

Additional Information

·          If you would like to speak to us informally about this post, please contact Jamie Foster, Executive Headteacher, via Samantha Walton, on 01702 361182. Please also contact Samantha if you would like a tour of the school.

·          This advert may be closed early if sufficient suitable applications are received. Please apply early to secure your application.

·          Due to time constraints, we may not be able to offer alternative interview date(s). It is, therefore, expected that candidates, who are successful at shortlisting stage, will make themselves available during the time-frame detailed.

Discovery Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post will be subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and satisfactory references.