Teacher of Technology

Role Overview

We are seeking to appoint a full-time Teacher of Technology to join our expanding team on a full-time permanent contract basis with effect from April or September 2026. The posts offer an excellent opportunity to work in a very strong Technology Faculty in a highly successful 11‑19 academy which holds good Ofsted status. The role will report to the Subject Leader and the candidate will teach a full timetable within the subject.

The faculty has a strong collaborative ethos, is very supportive and has a well‑planned scheme of learning for all courses 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.

There will be the opportunity to teach across the year groups from KS3 to KS4. 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.

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 teaching and learning developments and possess a 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.

• Ensure that lessons are planned in accordance with the schemes of learning for each course.
• Ensure awareness of the prior learning and special educational needs of their students.
• Ensure high expectations are set for the achievement and behaviour of students.
• Ensure that relevant curriculum policies for marking, assessment, target setting, recording, and reporting are enacted.
• Ensure that progression and continuity is achieved across the key stage and between the key stages.

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 reports and compiling student references. Tutors also deliver part of Plume Academy’s Personal Development Programme.

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.

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 Main to Upper pay scale £32,916.00 – £51,047.00. 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.

• 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…