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Work With Us
Work at a place where you feel valued and recognised. An environment where imagination and creativity counts. Work with us.
Currently the third largest secondary school in Essex as a single academy trust and growing, we are focussed on enhancing our future structure and have roles where we are seeking people who can bring fresh perspectives and new variety for the benefits of our students. At Plume Academy you will find the space to develop your talents, the freedom to contribute and the opportunity to grow as part of our welcoming and inclusive family.
Employing over 250 staff, from teaching and learning to management and administration, you will find opportunities at every level, across both of our campuses.
Our people share a determination to push boundaries, think differently and achieve more.
As an employee, you’ll play a crucial part in assisting with our continual development.
In return, we will support, nurture and reward you with benefits from training and development to responsibility recognition.
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Search our current opportunities in teaching, professional and support roles at Plume Academy, by selecting one of our roles and if you are interested in finding our more, please email HR@plume.essex.sch.uk to arrange a further conversation or arrange a time where you could come and meet Human Resources for a tour of our facilities.
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If there are no opportunities that are suitable for you right now, we would welcome you to revisit this page in the future for the most up to date vacancies available.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Current Opportunities
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There are currently no vacancies at the academy
Volunteering at Plume
If you are interested in volunteering at Plume Academy you will need to complete a volunteer application form.
PLEASE RETURN PRINTED APPLICATIONS TO HUMAN RESOURCES, PLUME, MALDON'S COMMUNITY ACADEMY, FAMBRIDGE ROAD, MALDON, ESSEX CM9 6AB
ELECTRONIC APPLICATIONS AND SD2 FORMS CAN BE RETURNED TO HR@PLUME.ESSEX.SCH.UK
Disclosure
The Board of Trustees is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointment are therefore subject to satisfactory DBS and Immigration Checks, together with the receipt of References and Health Clearances.
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Volunteer appointments are subject to satisfactory DBS and Reference checks
Subject Leader - Business
Are you an enthusiastic and ambitious Business teacher ready to take on the leadership of Business within our highly successful Business and Computing Faculty?
We are seeking an exceptional individual to lead and drive excellence in Business education in our large and thriving Academy. The Subject Leader of Business will oversee the resources, curriculum, and environment for all Business courses within the faculty, ensuring a high-quality learning experience for students aged 11-19, including A Level.
Closing Date: 28 April 2025
Teacher of Maths
We are seeking to appoint a Teacher of Mathematics on a full-time permanent contract basis with effect from September 2025. The post offers an excellent opportunity to work in a very strong Mathematics Faculty in our highly successful 11-19 academy. The role will report to the Faculty Leader and the candidate will teach a full timetable within the subject. The faculty has a strong collaborative ethos, is very supportive and well-planned schemes of learning for all courses are already in place.
Closing Date: 28 April 2025
Caretaker/Maintenance Assistant
We are seeking to appoint a Caretaker / Maintenance Assistant on a permanent basis to join our busy Site Team. The successful candidate will contribute to the smooth running of the academy by carrying out a range of maintenance duties including security and supervision of the site and related equipment and other caretaking duties including porterage, cleaning and maintenance. We are seeking an efficient, flexible and well organised person to add to our existing team. Previous experience within building maintenance or security is essential and full training will be given.
Closing Date: 28 April 2025
Teacher of Business
Are you passionate about teaching Business and eager to inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs and leaders? We are excited to invite applications for a Teacher of Business to join our thriving Business and Computing Faculty at Plume Academy, a highly successful 11-19 academy with a strong Ofsted rating.
Closing Date: 28 April 2025
Teacher of Computing
Are you passionate about teaching Computing and eager to inspire the next generation of tech innovators and leaders? We are excited to invite applications for a Teacher of Computing to join our thriving Business and Computing Faculty at Plume Academy, a highly successful 11-19 academy with a strong Ofsted rating.
Closing Date: 28 April 2025
Reprographics Administrator/Receptionist
We are seeking to appoint a Reprographics Administrator/Receptionist on a permanent term time only basis plus inset with effect from September 2025. The post offers an excellent opportunity to work in a strong administrative department in our highly successful academy. The core purpose of the role will be to provide support to the admin team with reception duties and support all staff within the academy with printing needs.
Closing Date: 28 April 2025
Teacher of Psychology
We are seeking to appoint a Teacher of Psychology on a full-time, permanent basis with effect from September 2025. The post offers an excellent opportunity to work in a very strong Social Sciences Faculty in our highly successful 11-19 academy. The role will report to the Faculty Leader and the candidate will teach a full timetable within the subject. The faculty has a strong collaborative ethos, is very supportive and well-planned schemes of learning for all courses are already in place.
Closing Date: 5 May 2025
Learning Support Assistant
We are seeking to appoint a part time Learning Support Assistant to start as soon as possible on a permanent basis. The post offers an excellent opportunity to work in a strong SEND department in our highly successful academy which holds a good Ofsted status. The core purpose of the role is to support the progress, learning, achievement, and wellbeing of SEND students in line with the National Curriculum, codes of practice and academy policies and procedures.
Closing Date: 5 May 2025
Cleaner
We are seeking to appoint a Cleaner on a permanent basis with immediate effect due to expansion of our team. The posts offer an excellent opportunity to work in our highly successful academy. The Cleaning Department has a strong team working ethos, is very supportive of new members of staff with an induction programme in place and on-the-job training provided.
Closing Date: 5 May 2025
