Reprographics Administrator/Receptionist
Plume School, Maldon, Essex, CM9 6AB20 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
28 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
8 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: The hours of work required for the role are 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8am to 3:00pm, term time only plus inset days, with 30-minute unpaid break.
Contract type
- Permanent
Actual salary
- £18,464 per annum
What skills and experience we're looking for
The successful candidate will be efficient, flexible and well organised with a strong work ethic.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
- A highly supportive and friendly working environment
- Opportunities for Financial training, development and accreditation.
- 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
- 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
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 the admin team with reception duties and support all staff within the academy with printing needs.
Personal Qualities
The successful candidate will be efficient, flexible and well organised with a strong work ethic.
Main Duties:
- manage workflow and operation of photocopiers and printers for all academy reprographics
- finishing work, including folding, stapling, trimming and binding
- upkeep of records in respect of card and PIN number systems used on photocopiers
- order stock for the department
- when required, produce newsletter ‘Plume News’ for website and ‘In Touch’
- produce posters/documents/prospectus and any other booklets as and when required
- weekly machine checks
- contact engineers as and when required
- manage main reception/switchboard
- to provide cover for other reception staff as and when required.
Remuneration and Working Time
The hours of work required for the role are 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8am to 3:00pm, term time only plus inset days, with 30-minute unpaid break.Annual salary will be in accordance with the Academy’s Support Staff Pay Scale, which for appointment for a full-time post currently involves a salary of Band 2 Point 11 in the range of point 11–14 with an actual starting salary of £18,464 per annum.
Salaries are reviewed by national negotiation with effect from 1stApril each year. Progression through the pay scale is subject to an acceptable annual performance development review process.
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 (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.We 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://recruit.sampeople.co.uk/Jobboard/Vacancy/Details?campaignRef=SCH-PT-0167 ). This must be completed and submitted by the closing date and time stated (unaccompanied CVs or third-party application forms will not be accepted).
Closing Date:noon Monday, 28 September 2026
Interviews are likely to take place the same week, however, early applicants may be taken through to interview sooner.
The Plume Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to satisfactory references, medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check. The Plume Academy welcomes applications from those of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnic groups.
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
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1789 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- Plume School website
- Email address
- HR@plume.essex.sch.uk
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.
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