Vacancies
Teaching Staff
HEAD OF ART
(TLR 2B OF £5,868 PA)
Required September 2026
Chelmer Valley High School is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and talented Head of Art.
The successful candidate will thrive in a dynamic department and will have experience of teaching Art at KS3, GCSE and A-Level. We are looking for someone who will be prepared to go the extra mile to ensure the best outcomes for their classes and who will be able to deliver engaging and inspiring lessons.
You will have a natural flair for delivering creative and vibrant lessons which enthuse and motivate students. You will have excellent communication skills and emotional intelligence and be enthusiastic about leading others within the Art Department. You will have a track record delivering against clear objectives and long and short term action planning at a curriculum level, including the ability to analyse data effectively.
Chelmer Valley is a popular and oversubscribed, mixed, 11-18 comprehensive with 1200 students on roll. It is an exceptionally vibrant, friendly and supportive community built on strong relationships which allow our student to thrive. Our staff are highly valued, we want them to pass on their knowledge and love of their subject such that our students are given the very best experience and opportunities to succeed.
High value is placed on providing ongoing professional development and engaging in educational research. We are looking for someone with the skills, enthusiasm and ambition to join our team and to help achieve our ambitious aims for all of our students.
Visits are welcome. If you are interested in joining us please visit our website: www.chelmervalleyhighschool.co.uk to download an application pack or if you require further information on the above post please contact Michelle Robertson on 01245 512354. Closing date for applications midday, Monday 23 March 2026. .
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check along with other relevant employment checks.
Teaching-Staff-application-form-2026.doc
Head-of-Art-Job-Description.docx
HEAD OF GEOGRAPHY
TLR TO BE DISCUSSED AT INTERVIEW
Required September 2026
Chelmer Valley High School is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and talented Head of Geography. The successful candidate will thrive in a dynamic department and will have experience of teaching Geography at KS3, GCSE and A-Level. We are looking for someone who will be prepared to go the extra mile to ensure the best outcomes for their classes and who will be able to deliver engaging and inspiring lessons.
You will have a natural flair for delivering creative and vibrant lessons which enthuse and motivate students. You will have excellent communication skills and emotional intelligence and be enthusiastic about leading others within the Geography Department. You will have a track record delivering against clear objectives and long and short term action planning at a curriculum level, including the ability to analyse data effectively.
Chelmer Valley is a popular and oversubscribed, mixed, 11-18 comprehensive with 1200 students on roll. It is an exceptionally vibrant, friendly and supportive community built on strong relationships which allow our student to thrive. Our staff are highly valued, we want them to pass on their knowledge and love of their subject such that our students are given the very best experience and opportunities to succeed.
High value is placed on providing ongoing professional development and engaging in educational research. We are looking for someone with the skills, enthusiasm and ambition to join our team and to help achieve our ambitious aims for all of our students.
Visits are welcome. If you are interested in joining us please visit our website: www.chelmervalleyhighschool.co.uk to download an application pack or if you require further information on the above post please contact Michelle Robertson on 01245 512354. Closing date for applications, midday Monday 23 March 2026. .
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check along with other relevant employment checks.
Teaching-Staff-application-form-2026.doc
Head-of-Geography-Job-Description.docx
Head-of-Geography-Person-spec.docx
Support Staff
TRIPS AND VISITS COORDINATOR
37 Hours per week, Monday 8.15 am – 3.45 pm,
Tuesday – Friday, 8.15 am – 4.15 pm
39 working weeks per year
Scale 5, Point Range 10 - 13 (Actual salary £23,742 - £24,916 pa)
We are looking to recruit a friendly, enthusiastic, organised and highly motivated individual to work as a Trips & Visits Coordinator. You will be responsible for the smooth running of all aspects of organising student trips and visits for the school, therefore excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required. A good working knowledge of SIMs, Word and Excel is essential.
Chelmer Valley is a popular and oversubscribed, mixed, 11-18 comprehensive with 1200 students on roll. It is an exceptionally vibrant, friendly and supportive community built on strong relationships which allow our student to thrive. Our staff are highly valued, we want them to pass on their knowledge and love of their subject such that our students are given the very best experience and opportunities to succeed. Our vision ‘always the best we can be’ is such that we expect to support every student in achieving their full potential and developing a lifelong love of learning.
For an Application Form and further details please see below or email recruitment@chelmer.essex.sch.uk. Closing date for applications midday, Thursday 16th April 2026. CVs not accepted.
The school reserves the right to process applications as they are received, and early applications are encouraged
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check along with other relevant employment checks.
Application-Form-for-Support-Staff-2026.pdf
