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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
Head of SEND
The Head of SEND, as a Senior Leader, will support the Whole Academy Inclusion Lead in the strategic leadership of SEND and provide professional and operational leadership for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) across the academy, promoting an inclusive culture and ensuring that students with SEND achieve ambitious academic, personal and social outcomes. The Head of SEND will work with teachers, support staff, families and external agencies to secure high-quality adaptive teaching, effective provision and positive outcomes for all students with SEND.
Closing Date: 19 October 2026
Parent Engagement Officer
We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic Parent Engagement Officer on a fixed-term basis until 21 July 2027. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in strengthening partnerships between home and school and supporting positive outcomes for students and their families. The core purpose of the role is to lead and coordinate strategies that enhance parental engagement across the academy, ensuring parents and carers are active partners in their child's education.
Closing Date: 19 October 2026
Finance Assistant
Do you enjoy working with numbers? We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic person to work as a Finance Assistant (commence ASAP) within in a small but busy team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone wanting to launch their career in Finance or looking to support their AAT qualification training, in a practical setting. This role will join our Finance Department to support the Finance Manager to assist with various administrative duties within the Finance Office.
Closing Date: 2 November 2026
Pastoral Support Coordinator
We are seeking to appoint a full-time Pastoral Support Coordinator to start as soon as possible on a fixed-term basis until 21 July 2027. The post offers an excellent opportunity to work in a strong pastoral department in our highly successful academy. The core purpose of the role is to support the pastoral team in maintaining high standards of behaviour, punctuality and engagement across the academy. The role ensures students are in the right place at the right time, supports positive learning behaviours, and intervenes where students require regulation or additional pastoral support.
Closing Date: 19 October 2026
Subject Leader - Biology
We are seeking to appoint a dynamic and well-qualified teacher to take responsibility for the leadership of biology and assist in our strong Science Faculty in our highly successful 11-19 academy. The Subject Leader of Biology will be primarily responsible for establishing and supporting the resources and environment for learning for all biology courses within the Science Faculty. This is an exciting opportunity to join Plume Academy at a transformative point in its development.
Closing Date: 19 October 2026
Catering Assistant
We are seeking to appoint a Catering Assistant on a permanent term time only basis to join our busy catering team as soon as possible. The successful candidate will be efficient, flexible and well organised to assist with the preparation of food and drinks as well as serve at designated times during the academy day and offers an opportunity to help and support both campuses as directed. Previous catering experience will be desirable; however, full training will be given.
Closing Date: 2 November 2026
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: 9 November 2026
Cook
We are seeking to appoint a Cook on a permanent term time only basis to join our busy catering team, to start as soon as possible. The successful candidate will be efficient, flexible, and well organised to assist with the production and preparation of food and drinks as well as serve at designated times during the academy day and offers an opportunity to help and support both campuses as directed. Previous catering experience will be desirable; however, full training will be given.