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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
Click on 'Job Advert' to apply
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
Learning Support Assistant (Personal Care)
We are seeking to appoint a part time Learning Support Assistant (Personal Care) to start as soon as possible 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: 23 February 2026
Teacher of Technology
We are seeking to appoint a full-time Teacher of Technology to join our expanding team on a full-time permanent contract basis with effect from April or September 2026. The post offers an excellent opportunity to work in a very strong Technology Faculty in a highly successful 11-19 academy. The role will report to the Subject Leader and the candidate will teach a full timetable within the subject.
Closing Date: 23 February 2026
Cover Supervisor
We are seeking to appoint a permanent full or part time Cover Supervisor to start in September 2025. 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. There is also an excellent academy wide support and development programme for all new staff.
Closing Date: 23 February 2026
Music Assistant
We are seeking to appoint a Music Assistant to join us on a casual basis as soon as possible. This post offers an excellent opportunity to work in a strong administrative department in our highly successful academy, which holds good Ofsted status.
The core purpose of the role is to provide full technician support to teaching staff, particularly in the preparation and cleaning / clearing of lesson materials and the maintenance of equipment for class practical work.
Closing Date: 23 February 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: 23 February 2026
Academy Administrator
We are seeking an Academy Administrator as soon as possible to join our team to provide administrative tasks throughout the academy, while maintaining a professional, transparent and consistent demeanour in line with the academy values and ethos. The post offers an excellent opportunity to work in a strong Administration Department in our highly successful academy which holds a good Ofsted status.
Closing Date: 23 February 2026
