Class Teacher - September 2026 in Exeter

Early Years, KS1 and KS2 posts available Exeter based. Fixed term for one year in the first instance. Join a Trust where your passion for teaching is valued, your creativity is encouraged, and your impact on pupils’ lives truly matters. Whether you are an experienced teacher 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 looking for inspiring and reflective teachers from across all Key stages; Early Years, Key stage 1 & Key stage 2 to start in September. We are seeking to appoint teachers who are passionate about delivering high‑quality education and committed to helping every child reach their full potential. Successful candidates will be those who are confident in using a range of teaching strategies and have a strong understanding of the primary curriculum. Creativity, collaboration, and a willingness to embrace digital tools are essential.

We have 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. Children have access to Microsoft Surface devices, and our digital approach supports both teaching and assessment, reducing workload and enhancing planning. Our schools offer an exciting, extended and enriched curriculum whilst still focussing on those high expectations for ensuring all children achieve well in reading, writing and maths. 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, with weekly CPD sessions and a network of colleagues who share planning and resources across the Trust. We also have a strong ECT programme with dedicated mentoring and support from our ECT Lead. Please indicate your preferred Key Stage within your supporting statement.

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
• 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 8 am – 5 pm 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
• Discounted childcare
• Weekly CPD and personalised online training portal
• Extensive training and development opportunities
• Good strategies to ensure a work‑life balance

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.