Academy Administrator
Plume School, Maldon, Essex, CM9 6AB24 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
23 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
30 January 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: The hours of work required for the role are 37 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 8am to 4pm and Friday 8am to 3.30pm, term time plus inset days (39 weeks per annum).
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Band 3 (Point 11-16) Actual starting salary £20,194
What skills and experience we're looking for
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.
Personal Qualities
The successful applicant should have qualifications in Maths and English at minimum 4 (C) grade GCSE or equivalent Level 2 qualification. It is desirable that the applicant has further relevant qualifications e.g. A levels or Level 3 qualifications.
Applicants should be hardworking, enthusiastic and have a high level of commitment and ability to focus on fostering the teaching and learning and personal development of Year 7 to 13 students.
Responsibilities of the Post Holder
The responsibilities of the postholder will be in accordance with the Academy Administrator job description.
What the school offers its staff
Remuneration and Working Time
The hours of work required for the role are 37 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 8am to 4pm and Friday 8am to 3.30pm, term time plus inset days (39 weeks per annum). Annual salary for this post will be in accordance with the Academy’s Support Staff Pay Scale, which is Pay Scale, Band 2 Point 11, (within band 11-16), and actual salary offered will be £20,194 per annum. Salaries are reviewed by national negotiation with effect from 1st April each year. Progression through the pay scale is subject to an acceptable performance management review process.
We can offer you:
- A highly supportive and friendly working environment
- Opportunities for Financial training, development and accreditation.
- Cycle-to-work Scheme
- 24/7 Free Employee Assistance Programme (offering individual support, information and advice including financial, legal and home-life and work-related issues)
- CPD opportunities and Internal Promotion
- Up to 25% Gym Membership
- Free staff car park
- Essex Working Well Wellbeing Service (health and wellbeing support and guidance)
- Access to Workplace Health Champions
- Access to Mental Health First Aiders
Further information about the job
Application Process
If you are interested in the position and wish to discuss the post prior to application, please email Mrs. Dorcas Ologunde, Director of HR at d.ologunde@plume.essex.sch.uk, to arrange a telephone conversation. We are very proud of our academy and what we can offer new members of our collaborative team. The Director of HR will be pleased to discuss the post and provide more information about the post and the academy in general.
To apply please complete the Online Plume Academy online application form (https://plumetrust.face-ed.co.uk/Vacancies/Detail?campaignRef=SCH-PT-0129) by the closing date and time stated (unaccompanied CV’s or third-party application forms will not be accepted).
Closing Date: noon Monday 23 February 2026.
Interviews: W/C 23 February 2026.
Plume Academy remains fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Commitment to safeguarding
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.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Plume School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1786 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Plume School website
- Email address
- hr@plume.essex.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01621854681
The Plume School converted to become an academy school in January 2012.
The last full inspection took place in November 2023 and the school was judged to be good across all areas. Ofsted acknowledged the high quality of teaching and excellent relationships in the Academy. Please see the academy website for more information.
The academy is a larger-than-average secondary school with a sixth form.
The vast majority of pupils are White British.
The proportions of pupils who speak English as an additional language or who are from ethnic minorities are both well below the national average.
The proportion of students eligible for the pupil premium is broadly average, as is the proportion of pupils who have SEN and/or disabilities, although for those with an education, health and care plan the proportion is slightly above the national average.
The school meets the government’s current floor standards for pupils’ achievement in English and mathematics at the end of key stage 4.
Plume Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are therefore subject to satisfactory DBS and Immigration Checks, together with the receipt of references.
Visits to the Academy are welcome.
Arranging a visit to Plume School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@plume.essex.sch.uk.
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