Year 2 Teacher - Bowhill Primary School (Exeter Learning Academy Trust)
- Multiple Locations
- Full Time
- MPS/UPS

Bowhill Primary School is a large, popular school situated out the outskirts of Exeter. Our ethos is based on developing a sense of community, aspiring to excellence, demonstrating a responsibility shown by all and respecting our environment. We have a very supportive
community and are striving to achieve high standards in everything that we do.
We are seeking to appoint a dynamic, enthusiastic and inspiring Year 2 teacher to be part of our teaching team for the summer term who can help us achieve our ambition of ‘caring for our future together’. We are looking for someone who can develop strong, positive relationships that inspire children to be the best they can be with the flexibility to play a crucial role in helping to raise, still further, the standards of achievement. We are an inclusive school and children are at the heart of everything we do.
This will be a fixed-term post from Tuesday 22nd April to 31st August 2025 due to projected pupil numbers. The role would suit someone with experience of teaching in KS1. You will work as part of a team, under the direction of the Phase Lead and the Headteacher/ Deputy Head to ensure all children are receiving the best possible education to reach their full potential.
Our new teacher needs to:
• be an exemplary teacher, who is an inspirational, creative and innovative
• have a secure knowledge of the National Curriculum and pedagogy to ensure quality in teaching and learning.
• plan rigorous and creative learning that is tailored to meet the needs of their class ensuring all pupils make good progress from their starting point.
• demonstrate a drive for excellence in all aspects of school life
• be able to recognise and build on the strengths of all children whilst nurturing their wellbeing.
In return we can offer:
• children who are keen to learn, look after each other and are proud of their school
• a supportive and dedicated staff team, who are passionate about providing our children with the best learning opportunities
• the chance to be a member of an aspirational and forward-looking team
• professional development opportunities to enhance career aspirations
• a supportive and coaching approach to school improvement and teacher development
Exeter Learning Academy Trust (ELAT) is a partnership of primary schools based in Exeter. The Trust currently has four schools: Alphington Primary School, Bowhill Primary School, Ide Primary School, and St Thomas Primary School.
We are a people-focused organisation with strong principles of enabling every child and adult within our Trust to thrive. We have high aspirations for all our children, regardless of their starting point, and in turn, expect our staff to have high aspirations of themselves. We believe that our strength lies in working together and using our collective skills and expertise
to benefit the children in our schools.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We encourage you to read our Safeguarding Policy before applying. We will ask for references
and conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. The successful applicant will be
subject to an enhanced DBS check. This role also requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the
role with confidence and fluency in English.
If you would like any further information, an informal conversation or to arrange a school tour, please contact the Head teacher at Bowhill Primary School 01392 206585.
Full details of the job description, personal specification and application form can be found on
the Exeter Learning Academies Trust website Exeter Learning Academy Trust | Creating Our Future Together
Please send your completed application form to jobs@elatschools.com
Interview Date: Monday 3rd March 2025