Governance Professional
Plume School, Maldon, Essex, CM9 6AB24 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
12 January 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
19 December 2025
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: The hours of work required for the role are to be agreed with the Chair on a casual basis, term time only (38 weeks). The salary will be £15 per hour plus an annual leave entitlement.
Contract type
- Casual
Hourly rate
- £15 per hour plus an annual leave entitlement
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint a Governance Professional to support our Board of Trustees with effect from Spring 2026.The post offers an excellent opportunity to work in a strong administrative department in our highly successful academy, which holds good Ofsted status.
The main purpose of the role is to provide a high-qualityprofessionalclerking and compliance service in order to support the Board effectively in line with the academy values and ethos. There is also an excellent academy wide support and development programme for all new staff.
Personal Qualities
The successful applicant should have a minimum level of qualifications, including level 2 in Mathematics and English at a minimum C grade [or grade 4] at GCSE.
The candidate should be detail-oriented, hardworking, flexible, have a high level of commitment and able to work in a calm, collaborative manner whilst maintaining confidentiality.
Responsibilities of the Post Holder
The Governance Professional is responsible for advising the Board on constitutional matters, duties and powers, and will work within the broad current legislative framework. They will secure the continuity of Trustee business and observe confidentiality requirements. The other responsibilities of the postholder will be in accordance with theGovernanceProfessionaljob description.
Wider Contribution
Full time support staff may also have opportunities to contribute to the extra-curricular programme. This is very wide ranging and can often enable staff to contribute particular skills and interests where they meet academy needs. Applicants should indicate if they have particular interests and this would be discussed at the time of interview.
What the school offers its staff
Remuneration and Working Time
The hours of work required for the role are to be agreed with the Chair on a casual basis, term time only (38 weeks).The salary will be £15 per hour plus an annual leave entitlement.
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 HR@Plume.essex.sch.ukto arrange telephone conversation.We are very proud of our academy and what we can offer new members of our collaborative team. 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 Plume Academy application form (https://plumetrust.face-ed.co.uk/Vacancies/Detail?campaignRef=SCH-PT-0114 ). This must be completed and submitted toHR@plume.essex.sch.ukby the closing date stated (unaccompanied CV’s or third party application forms will not be accepted).
Closing Date: Monday, 12 January 2026 at midday.
Interviews are likely to take place the week commencing 12 January.
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
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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
- 01621 854681
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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