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  • Job start date

    1 September 2026

  • Closing date

    11 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    21 April 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Teacher
  • Other leadership roles

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5

Subject

PSHE

Working pattern

Full time: 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

Leadership Pay Scale of L6 - L10 (starting at L6)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a colleague who demonstrates:

  • Qualified Teacher Status (primary or secondary) and a strong understanding of PSHE, RSE, Character Education, CEIAG statutory guidance and the Gatsby Benchmarks.
  • Outstanding classroom practice and the ability to support and develop staff through coaching, training and the sharing of best practice.
  • Proven experience of leading whole-school initiatives, holding others to account and evaluating impact to raise standards and improve outcomes.
  • Excellent interpersonal, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with students, parents/carers, colleagues and external partners.
  • A strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, student wellbeing and safeguarding.

Personal Qualities

Applicants should be hardworking, enthusiastic and committed to delivering high-quality Personal Development and Careers education for students in Years 7 to 13. You will be a reflective practitioner with high integrity, a collaborative approach and a willingness to engage in ongoing professional development.

Leadership is an important aspect of the role and candidates should have experience as a manager of leading, motivating and line managing staff effectively to raise standards and evaluate the impact of initiatives.

Applicants should be hardworking, enthusiastic and committed to delivering high-quality Personal Development and Careers education for students in Years 7 to 13. You will be a reflective practitioner with high integrity, a collaborative approach and a willingness to engage in ongoing professional development.

Leadership is an important aspect of the role and candidates should have experience as a manager of leading, motivating and line managing staff effectively to raise standards and evaluate the impact of initiatives.

What the school offers its staff

Remuneration

Annual salary will be in accordance with the academy Teachers’ Pay Scale within the Leadership Pay Scale of L6 - L10 (starting at L6). Salaries are reviewed by national negotiation with effect from 1 September each year. Progression is subject to a satisfactory annual performance development review process.

We can offer you:

  • A highly supportive and friendly working environment
  • 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
  • Healthcare cash plan


Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
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We are seeking to appoint a permanent full-time Lead Practitioner for Personal Development (PSHE), Character Education (CE) and Careers with effect from 1 September 2026 to join our Senior Leadership Team, to provide strategic and operational leadership across both campuses.

As a member of SLT, the postholder will attend SLT meetings, contribute to the SLT duty rota, and support key academy events, including careers events (e.g., Careers Fair, options and progression events), as required.

The postholder will lead the Personal Development curriculum (PSHE/RSE), Character Education and impartial Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) for Key Stages 3–5, ensuring high-quality teaching, learning and assessment; driving continuous improvement; and supporting all students to develop the knowledge, skills and attributes needed for success in education, employment and adult life.

Key elements of the role include:

  • Strategic leadership of Personal Development (PSHE/RSE), Character Education and Careers/CEIAG, ensuring policies, curriculum and practice align with the academy’s vision, values and statutory guidance.
  • Delivering high-quality, impartial 1:1 CEIAG (up to 10 hours per week) for learners, including students with SEND, and coordinating careers activities to meet the Gatsby Benchmarks and the Quality in Careers Standard.
  • Working with senior and middle leaders to design, implement and refine a coherent Personal Development and Careers programme (KS3–KS5), including assemblies, tutor time, enrichment and extra-curricular provision.
  • Maintaining up-to-date expertise in statutory guidance (PSHE, RSE and Personal Development) and contributing to whole-academy self-evaluation and improvement planning.
  • Monitoring and evaluating impact through lesson visits, work scrutiny and feedback from students, families and staff, using insight to inform ongoing refinement and targeted support.
  • Building productive partnerships with local authorities, employers and community organisations to strengthen provision and share best practice.
  • Fulfil Senior Leadership Team responsibilities, including attendance at SLT meetings, completion of SLT duties, and active leadership/participation in key careers events across both campuses.

    Responsibilities of the Post Holder

    A full job description and person specification can be found on the recruitment page of this advertisement.

    Pastoral

    All qualified and experienced full time teaching staff are expected to fulfil both an academic teaching role and a pastoral role in the academy and act as a tutor to a group of assigned students.This involves staff in all aspects of tutorial work including guidance, pastoral support, first level safeguarding, monitoring and encouraging progress, contact with parents, writing reports, compiling student references and the delivery of part of the academy’s personal tutorial programme during the timetabled tutorial period.For a full-time post, a firm commitment to this aspect of teaching is essential.

    Wider Contribution

    Full-time teaching 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.This includes attendance at academy events and careers events, and undertaking SLT duties as required.

    We are looking forward to hearing from candidates who have ambitions for leadership and are ready for a post which has a high level of challenge. You will be part of an excellent team and will be given extensive support to develop to your full potential both in this role and beyond.

Application Process

If you are interested in the position and wish to discuss the post prior to application, please email HR at hr@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 and the Joint Heads of Academy 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 application form (https://plumetrust.face-ed.co.uk/Vacancies/Detail?campaignRef=SCH-PT-0145).This must be completed and submitted to by the closing date and time stated (unaccompanied CVs or third-party application forms will not be accepted).

Closing Date: noon on Monday, 11 May 2026

Interviews: Friday, 15 May 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.

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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
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School website
Plume School website
Email address
HR@plume.essex.sch.uk
Phone number
01621 854681
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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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