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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
Cover Supervisor
We are seeking to appoint a permanent full or part time Cover Supervisor to start from September 2026. The post offers an excellent opportunity to work within our collaborative cover team in our highly successful academy. The cover team has a strong team working ethos and supports all faculties where excellent schemes of work for all courses are in place. A departmental mentor will work with the appointee to support their development in their first year.
Closing Date: 25 June 2026
Science Technician
We are seeking to appoint a Science Technician to join us on a permanent basis from September 2026. The post offers an excellent opportunity to work in the science department of our highly successful academy. The core purpose of the role is to provide full technician support to teaching staff particularly in the preparation of equipment, chemicals, specimens and other resources for class practical work, demonstrations, assessments and examinations.
Closing Date: 29 June 2026
Pastoral Support Coordinator
We are seeking to appoint a full-time Pastoral Support Coodinator to start from September 2026 on a fixed-term basis until 20 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.
Closing Date: 26 June 2026
Catering Assistant
We are seeking to appoint a Catering Assistant on a permanent term time only basis to join our busy catering team, to start from September 2026. 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: 26 June 2026
Cook
We are seeking to appoint a Cook on a permanent term time only basis to join our busy catering team, to start from September 2026. 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.
Closing Date: 26 June 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: 26 June 2026
Key Worker
We are seeking to appoint a part time Key Worker to start from September on a fixed-term basis until 21 July 2027. The post offers an excellent opportunity to work in a strong SEND department in our highly successful academy. The core purpose of the role is to support the learning, wellbeing and personal development of students with special educational needs, acting as a consistent key adult to help remove barriers to education and promote successful inclusion.
Closing Date: 29 June 2026
Teacher of Mathematics
We are seeking to appoint a Teacher of Mathematics on a full-time or part time permanent contract 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: 1 July 2026
