

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 with immediate effect. The post offers an excellent opportunity to work within our collaborative cover team in our highly successful academy which holds a ‘Good’ Ofsted status. The cover team has a strong team working ethos and supports all faculties where excellent schemes of work for all courses are in place.
Closing Date: 23 June 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.
Closing Date: 23 June 2025
HR Project Administrator
We are seeking two HR Project Administrators to join our team and provide support for our ongoing HR projects and initiatives on a fixed-term basis from 3 September until 19 December 2025. This is a job share and the ideal candidates will be responsible for assisting the Director of HR in coordinating project activities, maintaining project documentation, scheduling meetings, and assisting with data analysis.