Teacher of History
Plume School, Maldon, Essex, CM9 6AB17 days remaining to apply
Job start date
13 April 2026
Closing date
2 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
16 January 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- History
Working pattern
- Full time, part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Main to Upper pay scale £32,916.00 - £51,047.00
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint a Teacher of History on a full-time or part-time, permanent basis from April or September 2026. The post offers an excellent opportunity to work in a very strong History Faculty in a highly successful 11-19 academy which holds good Ofsted status. The role will report to the Subject Leader of History and the candidate will teach a full timetable across both campuses within the subject.
The faculty has a strong collaborative ethos, is very supportive and well-planned schemes of learning for all courses are already in place. A faculty-based mentor will work with the appointee to support their development and induction in their first year. There is also an excellent academy-wide support and development programme for all new staff available.
The post is open to ECTs as well as experienced teachers. There will be the opportunity to teach across the year groups from KS3 to KS5. The core purpose of the role being to provide professional leadership to students in a subject area by offering high quality teaching, resulting in high standards of learning and achievement for all students.
Personal Qualities
The successful applicant should have a degree in a relevant subject and have, or will have achieved, Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) prior to the commencement of their role. This role is also open to Early Career Teachers (ECTs) who are ready to inspire, motivate and make a real difference in the lives of our pupils.
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. We actively welcome ECT applications and offer a structured, supportive induction programme.
Responsibilities of the Post-Holder
In accordance with the job description for Classroom Teacher, the key responsibilities will be as follows:
- Ensuring lessons are planned in accordance with the schemes of work for each course
- Ensuring awareness of prior learning and special needs of students are met
- Ensuring that high expectations are set for the achievement and behaviour of students
- Ensuring that academy curriculum policies for marking, assessment, setting, target setting, recording and reporting are enacted
- Ensuring that progression and continuity is achieved across the key stage and between the key stages.
What the school offers its staff
Remuneration
Annual salary for a qualified teacher will be in accordance with the Plume Academy Teacher Pay Scale, which from appointment for a fulltime post currently involves a salary of up to £49,084 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.
We can offer you:
- A highly supportive and friendly working environment
- 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
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 Human Resources, 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 team. The Director of Human Resources will be pleased to discuss the post and provide further information about the academy.
To apply please complete the Online Plume Academy application form (https://plumetrust.face-ed.co.uk/Vacancies/Detail?campaignRef=SCH-PT-0123). 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 2 February 2026
Interviews are likely to take place the same week, however, early applicants may be taken through to interview sooner.
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.
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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
- 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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