KS2 Teacher

Cornerstone Academy Trust; Exeter; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational organization in Exeter is seeking enthusiastic teachers for a KS2 teaching role. The position offers a chance to deliver high-quality education and use innovative digital tools to enhance learning. Successful candidates will have Qualified Teacher Status and be passionate about helping every child succeed. The academy offers extensive training, a supportive community, and state-of-the-art resources. Interested applicants should apply before 14th December 2025.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Health and cycle-to-work schemes

Subsidised meals from in-house chefs

State-of-the-art IT equipment

Weekly CPD and personalized training

Qualifications

• Experience of teaching in KS2 is required.
• Must possess a reflective and proactive mindset.
• A passion for education and commitment to pupil success is essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach engaging lessons for all learners.
• Use technology to enhance learning and assessment.
• Track student progress with adaptive assessment tools.
• Collaborate with colleagues to share best practices.

Skills

Teaching experience

Confidence in using digital tools

Strong understanding of the KS2 curriculum

Creativity

Collaboration

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Are you an enthusiastic and forward‑thinking teacher ready to make a real impact? Whether you’re an experienced educator or an Early Career Teacher (ECT), we invite you to join our dynamic and expanding team at Cornerstone Academy Trust. Our Trust is nationally and internationally recognised for outstanding and innovative education. We are proud to lead the region’s Department for Education English Hub, supporting schools across the South West in delivering excellence in literacy and curriculum development.

We are looking for inspiring and reflective teachers who are passionate about delivering high‑quality education and committed to helping every child reach their full potential. You will need to be confident in using a range of teaching strategies and have a strong understanding of the KS2 curriculum. Creativity, collaboration, and a willingness to embrace digital tools are essential.

You will be part of a trust‑wide team of teachers who work together to deliver a knowledge‑rich, project‑based curriculum. Our schools are equipped with state‑of‑the‑art facilities including dedicated libraries, science and art rooms, TV studios, and forest school areas. Every child has access to their own Microsoft Surface device, and our digital approach supports both teaching and assessment, reducing workload and enhancing planning.

Our schools offer an exciting, extended and enriched curriculum. From musical theatre and modern foreign languages to climbing, kayaking, and fencing, we ensure every child has the opportunity to discover their strengths. Teachers are supported by a strong coaching culture, and a network of colleagues who share planning and resources across the Trust.

We are committed to helping you grow! You will benefit from weekly CPD sessions with other teaching staff in the Trust. We also have a strong ECT programme with dedicated mentoring and support from our ECT Lead.

Your Role

• Deliver High‑Quality Teaching – Plan and teach engaging, purposeful lessons that meet the needs of all learners.
• Embrace Digital Innovation – Use technology to enhance learning, assessment, and collaboration across the Trust.
• Support Pupil Progress – Use adaptive assessment tools to track progress and plan for individual needs.
• Collaborate and Reflect – Work with colleagues across schools to share best practice and develop professionally.

What You’ll Bring

• Qualified Teacher Status
• Experience of teaching in KS2
• Strong knowledge of the National Curriculum
• A reflective, tech‑savvy, and proactive mindset
• A passion for education and a commitment to pupil success

Hours and Salary

National Teacher Pay Scale

8am – 5pm x 5 days a week

40 weeks per year (term time + 10 days)

What we offer

• Generous pension scheme
• Health and cycle‑to‑work schemes
• Subsidised meals from in‑house chefs
• State‑of‑the‑art IT equipment
• Weekly CPD and personalised online training portal
• Extensive training and development opportunities

Apply Today

Be bold. Be inspiring. Be part of something bigger.

Closing Date: 14th December 2025

Interviews may be held as applications are received.

Please complete our online application form.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check is required for all our posts. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Please note online searches may be done as part of pre‑recruitment checks.

We look forward to receiving your application and hopefully meeting you as part of the recruitment process.

Safeguarding Statement

Cornerstone Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.