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.

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.

Samantha has been working in Secondary schools for almost fifteen years, starting as a cover teacher and working up to Second in Geography. Samantha is also the Duke of Edinburgh Award Manager, taking students out of their comfort zones and teaching them to be self sufficient; cook for themselves, navigate with maps (not technology) and camp with friends and teammates.

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. 

Tamkeen  has over 15 years of diverse experience in project management, community development, and education. She holds a Master’s Degree in Media and Communication and a Bachelor’s in Accountancy and Statistics.

In the welfare-to-work sector, Tamkeen has managed multi-million-pound projects that helped over 500 people secure employment, earning significant recognition and additional government funding. Since 2007, she has supported over 1,000 apprentices, helping them reach their potential and make a positive impact in their communities.

Tamkeen has served as a Co-opted School Governor at Ripple Primary School, where she collaborated with the EYFS team to improve the school's Ofsted rating from requiring improvement to outstanding. She is dedicated to providing children with the best opportunities and guidance to help them thrive.

As an advocate for women's equality, Tamkeen has actively promoted this cause through various media platforms. Her research on domestic violence has informed actions by charities and authorities.

Professionally, Tamkeen has worked as an Apprenticeship Coach, supporting Master’s level learners, and as a Programme Manager, managing work programs in London and Manchester.

She is committed to community development, equality advocacy, and excellence in project management and education.

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.