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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
Teacher of Science
We are seeking to appoint a Teacher of Science on a full-time permanent basis with effect from September 2026. The post offers an excellent opportunity to join our expanding Science Faculty in a highly successful 11-19 academy which holds Good Ofsted status. 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: 2 February 2026
Invigilator
We are seeking to appoint Invigilators on a casual basis to work alongside a strong Examinations Department in our highly successful academy. The preferred candidate would need to be reliable, flexible and readily available during the main exam period. Candidates will need to be confident and maintain a reassuring presence for students in exam halls or rooms and be able to give clear instructions and manage situations involving different groups of people, for which full training will be given.
Closing Date: 2 February 2026
Senior Design and Technology Technician
We are seeking to appoint a part-time Senior Design and Technology Technician on a permanent contract basis working term time with effect from 13 April 2026. The post offers an excellent opportunity to work in a very strong Design & Technology Faculty in a highly successful 11-19 academy which holds good Ofsted status. The role will report to the Faculty Leader of Technology and the candidate will provide full technician support to teaching staff and contribute to the effect delivery of the Design and Technology curriculum.
Closing Date: 2 February 2026
Teacher of Music
We are seeking to appoint a Teacher of Music on a full-time permanent contract basis with effect from Easter 2026. The post offers an excellent opportunity to work in a very strong Expressive Arts 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: 2 February 2026
Teacher of Mathematics
​We are seeking to appoint a Teacher of Mathematics on a full-time permanent contract basis with effect from September 2026. 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: 2 February 2026
Teacher of History
We are seeking to appoint a Teacher of History on a full-time or part-time, permanent basis from April or September 2026. The post offers an excellent opportunity to work in a very strong History Faculty in a highly successful 11-19 academy which holds good Ofsted status. The role will report to the Subject Leader of History and the candidate will teach a full timetable across both campuses within the subject.