Overview
We are seeking to appoint a Teacher of English to assist with key stage 5 on a full-time permanent basis from September 2026. Part-time requests will be considered. The post offers an excellent opportunity to work in a very strong English Faculty in a highly successful 11-19 academy which holds good Ofsted status. The role will report to the Faculty Leader, and the candidate will teach a full timetable across both campuses within the subject. We currently offer A-Levels in AQA English Language and Edexcel English Literature, and GCSE English Language (resit).
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 is 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. 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.
Responsibilities of the Post-Holder
The roles will involve the colleague providing day-to-day leadership of the subjects. It is envisaged that such leadership would include, but not be limited to:
* To take full ownership for the management and upkeep of progress and attainment data across the keystage, including those students undertaking Level 2 re-sits
* To monitor the progress of students within their Key Stage, planning and implementing intervention as necessary to ensure students make three levels of progress across KS5
* Ensuring that effective schemes of work are in place for each course at their Key Stage
* Ensuring that teachers know the prior learning and achievement of the students at the previous Key Stage
* Ensuring that teachers know the potential to achieve of the students based on prior achievement data
* Ensuring that Academy curriculum policies for assessment, setting, target setting, recording and reporting are enacted within their Key Stage
* Ensuring that progression and continuity is achieved across the Key Stage and between Key Stages
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 £51,047 (2025/26 pay awards), 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. In addition to the current salary, a payment of TLR2A (£3,512) will be payable.
We can offer you
* A highly supportive and friendly working environment
* Opportunities to teach across KS3, 4 and 5
* 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
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, (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 (click apply now). 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 23 March 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.
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