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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
Reprographics Administrator/Receptionist
We are seeking to appoint a Reprographics Administrator/Receptionist on a permanent term time only basis plus inset effective immediately. The post offers an excellent opportunity to work in a strong administrative department in our highly successful academy. The core purpose of the role will be to provide support to the admin team with reception duties and support all staff within the academy with printing needs. The successful candidate will be efficient, flexible and well organised with a strong work ethic.
Closing Date: 28 September 2026
Science Technician
We are seeking to appoint a Science Technician to join us on a permanent basis effective immediately. 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. Supporting the wider functioning of the faculty and physics, chemistry and biology subject areas.
Closing Date: 28 September 2026
Nurture & Inclusion Practitioner (Lighthouse)
We are seeking to appoint a full-time Nurture & Inclusion Practitioner (The Lighthouse Provision) to start from Autumn 2026 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 day-to-day operation and development of the Lighthouse provision, providing therapeutic, relational and structured support for students experiencing social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, anxiety, emotional dysregulation, sensory differences, emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA) and barriers to engagement.