Local School Committee

Welcome from the Chair of our Local School Committee

Dear Parents, Carers and Pupils

Welcome from the Governors of Chase High School.

As Chair of the Local School Committee of Chase High School, and on behalf of all the Governors, I am delighted to welcome you to our website, and our school. Alongside the Headteacher and all the staff, we are proud to play our part in the continued success of the school. Working in partnership with Discovery Educational Trust, we are building on the growing demand for places at Chase, whilst meeting the challenges of the new academic year and the drive to continue moving forward.

As we add to our academic and extra-curricular opportunities, we believe that Chase High School is the “go to” choice for developing the potential of all young people. I understand the value of parent/school partnerships and would urge parents and carers to work with the school to ensure that all our young people make the most of these opportunities and continue to develop to their full potential.

We have a very strong team of Governors, who work hard to ensure that we provide the very best education and learning environment possible. Our Local School Committee consists of parents/carers, teachers and representatives of the community with experience in education, finance, local government, commerce and industry. It is a great privilege to be the Chair of the Local School Committee at Chase High School and, together with my fellow Governors, I look forward to both supporting and being a critical friend to the school.

Of course, visiting a website is not quite like the real thing, so I hope that by visiting this site you are encouraged to make a personal visit to our school, where I know that the staff and pupils will make you feel welcome.

If you have any questions regarding the role of the Local School Committee, or, indeed, would like to consider supporting the Local School Committee as a Governor yourself, please do not hesitate to get in touch via the school.

Yours faithfully

Roger Juniper

Chair of Local School Committee

To contact the Chair of the Local School Committee or any member of the Local School Committee, please write to the Chair at the school address.

 

Chase High School Local School Committee

Liam is an Assistant Headteacher in a comprehensive secondary school. He has a history of working in a number of secondary school settings in Ireland and South Essex; working in and with leadership has made up the majority of Liam’s working life; he has held various middle and senior leadership roles in his career. He has also been involved in school governance and safeguarding roles for over 5 years.

Laura is a serving Headteacher of a special needs secondary school, having previously been a Headteacher of two mainstream primary schools in Norfolk and Essex.  After 14 years of school leadership roles across three very different settings,  Laura is currently undertaking the NPQEL (National Professional Qualification for Executive Leadership) to enhance her knowledge and understanding of leadership across a Trust of schools.

Ellen is an apprentice tailor, currently working in Savile Row. She studied at the Fashion Retail Academy for both a degree in Fashion Retail Business and Management and a Level 4 diploma in Garment Technology. During her time studying, Ellen also trained as a Pharmacy Advisor and worked in various pharmacies around Essex.

Ellen was appointed to the LSC in February 2024.

Emma has been a teacher for 21 years and has been part of the Chase community now for 16 years.  She has been married for 16 years and both of her children have attended Chase High School. 

At Chase, Emma has been subject leader for Media & Photography, Deputy Head of Sixth Form and has now been appointed to Assistant Headteacher - Head of Sixth Form College.  Emma has enjoyed being part of Chase's journey and was proud to be part of the team that helped to secure the Good rating from Ofsted. She is passionate about raising students aspirations and enjoy watching them pursue subjects and careers they love. 

Emma recently completed an NPQSL and she is also a Designated Safeguarding Lead at Chase. She is also creative and enjoy using Photoshop and Premiere Pro software to create media texts. 

Matthew graduated as a qualified teacher at the age of 21 and has been working in schools ever since. Three years into his career, he obtained his first leadership role as a Director of Engineering. Subsequently, he completed the national FastTrack to Leadership course and the National Professional Qualification for Headship. Matthew has taught and led in schools across Derbyshire, Chelmsford, Colchester, Romford, and now Westcliff. His passion lies in teaching and enabling young people to fulfil their potential in any career they choose. This unwavering dedication to education is evident as Matthew instils a can-do attitude in both his students and the staff he collaborates with daily. His motto, "One Chance," reflects his belief that students have a singular opportunity in school, and he strives to make that opportunity the best it can be.

Local School Committee Terms of Reference Local School Committee Attendance 2023/24 Register of Business Pecuniary and Personal Interests 2024/25

Governor resignations during Academic Year 2024/25:

Arthur Evans - Resignation Date: 26 September 2024

Samantha Harding - Resignation Date: 5 March 2025