We are seeking to appoint a Teacher of Mathematics with additional responsibility for KS4 Coordination on a full-time permanent contract basis with effect from September 2026. The post offers an excellent opportunity to work in a very strong Mathematics Faculty in our highly successful 11-19 academy. The emphasis will be on promoting effective teaching and learning, securing good or better outcomes, helping to lead, manage and develop a specific area of the curriculum and working to enhance the teaching practice of other teachers within the faculty.
The post offers an excellent opportunity to work in a strong forward thinking and innovative Mathematics Faculty in our highly successful academy. The faculty is actively involved in working collaboratively with schools and organisations throughout Essex and is developing a maths mastery approach to learning.
The faculty has a strong team-work ethos, is very supportive and excellent schemes of work for all courses are in place. There is also an excellent academy wide support and development programme for all new staff.
Personal Qualities
The successful applicant should have a good honours degree in mathematics or a related subject and a QTS or equivalent teaching qualification and have proven successful experience of teaching across all key stage areas.
Applicants should be hardworking, enthusiastic and have a high level of commitment and ability to focus on fostering the teaching and learning and personal development of Year 7 to 13 year students. They should have an interest in new teaching and learning developments and a high level of integrity. Experienced candidates should be able to evidence excellent levels of value-added achievement and high retention levels.
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:
- to lead curriculum development to ensure the delivery of an ambitious, coherent curriculum that meets the needs of all of our students
- to ensure that effective schemes of work are in place for each course at their key stage
- to take full ownership for the management and upkeep of progress and attainment data across the key stage
- to monitor the progress of students within their Key Stage, planning and implementing intervention as necessary to ensure students make at least good progress across KS4
- to ensure that teachers know the prior learning and achievement of the students at the previous Key Stage, and use this to inform teaching
- to ensure that teachers know the potential to achieve of the students based on prior achievement data
- to ensure that school 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
Pastoral
At Plume Academy all teaching staff are expected to fulfil both an academic teaching role and a pastoral role by acting as a Tutor to a group of assigned students. This involves staff in all aspects of pastoral work including guidance, safeguarding, monitoring and encouraging progress, contact with parents, writing report sand compiling student references. Tutors also deliver part of Plume Academy’s Personal Development Programme.
Wider Contribution
Teaching staff are encouraged to contribute to the academy’s rich extra-curricular programme, and all candidates will be provided with the opportunity to discuss their personal interests at interview.
As one of the largest educational establishments in Essex, there are many opportunities for career progression. Via an academy-wise coaching programme, staff are encouraged to take responsibility for their own career development, with full support and encouragement from their line managers and other relevant staff, including those responsible for staff training.
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 Main to Upper pay scale, up to £51,047 at UPS3 plus a TLR2C £8,610 (2025/26 pay awards), however, current salary of the applicant will be taken into consideration for salary offered. Salaries are reviewed by national negotiation with effect from 1st September each year. Progression through the Teachers Pay Scale is subject to acceptable 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
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 (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 16 March 2026
Interviews are likely to take place the week commencing 23 March 2026; 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.