Web Designer & Content Creator

Cornerstone Academy Trust; Exeter; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent education organization in Exeter seeks a Web Designer and Content Creator to develop and maintain user-friendly websites. The role requires proficiency in WordPress, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, focusing on creating engaging digital experiences for school communities. Ideal candidates will have a strong portfolio, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively. This full-time position offers a competitive salary starting at £27,114 and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Investment in professional development

Health scheme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Subsidised meals

High-spec IT equipment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in web design with a strong portfolio.
• Proficiency in WordPress, ideally using Elementor.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop responsive WordPress-based websites.
• Manage and develop the staff and student intranet.
• Support the migration of the English Hub website to WordPress.

Skills

Web design

WordPress

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

UX/UI principles

Copywriting

Organizational skills

Time management

Photography

Tools

Elementor

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Premiere Pro

Microsoft SharePoint

Microsoft 365

Job description

Web Designer and Content Creator Cornerstone Academy Trust • Exeter, Devon

Cornerstone Academy Trust is a Trust of seven primary schools. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the development of our websites and the wider educational community, which includes the Department for Education’s national English Hub website.

Working primarily with WordPress and Elementor, we also make extensive use of plugins and custom code to deliver the rich, immersive digital experiences expected by our users. Our Trust has a national reputation for its innovative use of technology, and this role offers a rare opportunity to work on local, national, and international websites, providing excellent scope for professional and career development.

We believe our websites should reflect the same high standards, creativity, and commitment to excellence that our schools demonstrate every day. You will be provided with a modern, high‑spec PC, laptop, and all the technology required to succeed in your role.

What You'll Be Doing

As our Web Designer and Content Creator, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining visually appealing, user‑friendly, and accessible websites that act as a digital gateway to our school communities and the wider education sector. You will need to ensure that they are not only well presented but easily navigated, well written to represent the education focus of the Trust.

You will work closely with staff, pupils, and the Trust’s PR and Marketing Team to ensure websites accurately reflect our ethos and provide clear, engaging, and compliant information to all stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop responsive, engaging WordPress‑based websites, including building sites from scratch.
• Manage and develop the staff and student intranet – using Microsoft SharePoint and the wider Microsoft 365 tools.
• Support the migration of the English Hub website from Joomla to WordPress.
• Apply HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and ideally PHP, to enhance functionality and customise WordPress solutions.
• Demonstrate an understanding of web hosting, DNS, and domain management to support site performance and troubleshooting.
• Create well‑structured layouts with a strong eye for detail and consistent visual standards.
• Create content by taking high‑quality photos and footage which is then edited into usable images and videos using tools such as Adobe Photoshop and Premiere Pro.
• Provide photography support for events, staff ID photos, and marketing activities.
• Ensure websites meet accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1 AA).
• Implement SEO best practices to improve visibility and performance.
• Maintain and regularly update website content, including news, events, and statutory information.
• Collaborate with staff to gather, review, and publish accurate content.
• Provide training and guidance to staff on managing website content.
• Support the wider marketing team with projects, campaigns, and event planning.

About You

• You will have proven experience in web design and a strong portfolio demonstrating both technical and creative ability.
• You will be confident working independently, proactive in identifying improvements, and comfortable balancing multiple priorities in a busy environment.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in web design with a strong portfolio.
• Proficiency in WordPress, ideally using Elementor.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and time‑management skills.
• Excellent written English and copywriting skills.
• Strong layout design skills and high attention to detail.
• Working knowledge of HTML and CSS, with experience of JavaScript.
• Strong understanding of UX/UI principles.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and time‑management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with technical and non‑technical colleagues.

Desirable Skills

• Experience with PHP for WordPress customisation.
• Understanding of hosting environments and DNS management.
• Experience working in an education or public‑sector environment.
• SharePoint and Microsoft 365.
• Drone experience.

What We Offer

• Working at Cornerstone Academy Trust you’ll be working in a modern facility with:
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunities to work on high‑profile national and international education websites.
• We offer a competitive package salary, starting in the region of £27,114, commensurate with experience.
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Health scheme and cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Subsidised meals in our staff café, prepared by in‑house chefs.
• High‑spec IT equipment provided.
• Investment in professional development, training, and performance management, including performance‑related bonuses.
• Discounted childcare scheme.

This is a full‑time, permanent, all‑year‑round position, working 40 hrs per week – Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm.

Closing Date: 8th Feb 2026

Interviews: May take place as suitable applications are received.

Visits to our schools are welcome by prior arrangement.

A job description and application form can be found at:

Safeguarding & Compliance

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 under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.