Second in English
Plume School, Maldon, Essex, CM9 6AB23 days remaining to apply
Start date details
1 September 2025
Closing date
13 January 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
19 November 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- English
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Up to £49,084 plus TLR 2C (£8,279)
Additional allowances
up to £49,084 plus TLR 2C (£8,279)
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint a dynamic, creative and well-qualified colleague who will be committed to ensuring the highest levels of achievement for our students. This role is on a full-time, permanent basis with effect from September 2025.
The Second in English will support the Faculty Leader to carry out their role. The emphasis will be on promoting excellent teaching and learning, helping to lead, manage and develop a specific area of the curriculum and working to enhance the teaching practice of other staff within the Faculty.
The successful candidate will be expected to teach across the whole 11 - 18 age and ability range including A Level. The successful candidate should be:
- Adynamic and innovative English teacher with excellent communication skills
- Able to demonstrate a strong commitment to learning and raising standards
- Experienced in teaching across the ability range.
Personal Qualities
The successful applicant should have a degree in a relevant subject and will have achieved Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) prior to the commencement of their role.
Applicants should be hardworking, enthusiastic and have high levels of commitment. They should be able to plan, deliver and assess high-quality learning experiences for all learners in their care and deploy a range of strategies to support their personal development.
They should have an interest in new teaching and learning developments and possess high degree of integrity. Experienced candidates should be able to demonstrate a highly successful track-record of teaching the subject with strong examination outcomes, particularly at key stage four.
Responsibilities of the Post-Holder
The emphasis will be on promoting effective teaching and learning, securing good or better outcomes for learners of all ages and backgrounds, helping to lead, manage and develop the English curriculum and working to enhance the teaching practice of other teachers within the faculty.
In accordance with the job description for Second in English, the key responsibilities will be as follows:
- Work collaboratively within the faculty to establish consistent high-quality teaching and learning in line with curriculum provision and faculty core principles.
- Monitor and evaluate the quality of teaching and learning and provide effective feedback and support, to further improve outcomes for students.
- Support the Faculty Leader in establishing targets and monitoring student achievement, with a particular focus on ensuring that students in vulnerable groups, such as SEND, High Prior Attaining and Disadvantaged learners, make good progress.
- Support the Faculty Leader in monitoring, managing and supporting Key Stage Co-ordinators to ensure curriculum planning is effective, coherent and meets the needs of our students.
- Where necessary, construct and oversee the implementation of action plans to bring about rapid and sustained progress in an area of the faculty that is underperforming.
- Develop the use of new technologies to support effective learning.
- Ensure that school curriculum policies are enacted within the faculty.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
- A highly supportive and friendly working environment
- Opportunities to teach across KS3, 4 and 5
- Cycle-to-work Scheme
- Electric Vehicle 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
Remuneration
Annual salary for a qualified teacher will be in accordance with the Plume Academy Teacher Pay Scale, which from appointment for a full-time post currently involves a salary of up to £49,084 plus TLR 2C (£8,279), however, the current salary of the applicant will be taken into consideration in respect of the salary offered. Salaries are reviewed by national negotiation with effect from 1st September each year. Progression through the Teachers’ Pay Scale is subject to an annual performance review process.
Further details about the role
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 (d.olgunde@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://plumetrust.face-ed.co.uk/Vacancies/Detail?campaignRef=SCH-PT-0028). 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 13 January 2025
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.
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About Plume School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1736 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Plume School website (opens in new tab)
- 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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