Flourishing schools for all at the heart of our communities.

‘Life in all its fullness.’ John 10:10

Our core values lead us to live out our vision and guide how we behave as an organisation.

We believe that they are inclusive and invitational.

At the Link Academy Trust, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We prioritise wellbeing, celebrate individuality, and recognise the vital contribution every colleague makes.

We are a collaborative, values‑driven family of small, nurturing, community‑focused schools, where no one works in isolation. Our schools work closely together in geographical clusters, sharing expertise, resources, and innovation, while also benefiting from the strength and support of the wider network of schools.

Under the leadership of our new CEO, we are entering an exciting period of growth and innovation. Fresh thinking, ambitious ideas, and a renewed focus on excellence are shaping the next chapter of our journey, making this a fantastic time to join us.

We offer a rich programme of CPD for all roles, including a comprehensive induction for new Heads, leadership pathways, coaching opportunities, and Trust‑wide training. We actively identify and nurture talent, providing clear progression routes while also valuing those who prefer to continue excelling in their current roles.

This is an inspiring, supportive place to build your career, where you can flourish, feel valued, and make a meaningful difference every day.

Vacancy

Executive Academy Head – Broadhembury & Farway C of E Primary Schools

Full time, Permanent Post to commence September 2026
Paid within the leadership scale L9-15 depending on experience

Are you a creative and curious leader who is keen to use their unique talents to help shape future generations? An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Link Academy Trust for a leader to join our passionate, innovative team of Academy Heads and Executive Academy Heads. If our trust values - belonging, curiosity and collaboration - resonate with you, we warmly invite your interest and application.

We are seeking a dedicated Executive Academy Head for both Broadhembury & Farway C of E Primary Schools who can demonstrate integrity, strong leadership and a genuine passion for education, underpinned by a distinctly Christian ethos and culture. This is a unique opportunity for someone to lead two wonderful, flourishing schools within a supportive and collaborative trust.

The Link Academy Trust believe that this person will:

·         Uphold and grow the culture of support, belonging and collaboration underpinned by the school’s distinctly Christian ethos, vision and values.

·         Be a proactive, visionary and compassionate leader who will inspire staff and pupils to flourish and reach for the highest possible expectations - our bedrock.

·         Continue to drive the schools forward with ambition, high standards and determination for the very best outcomes for all pupils from their earliest starting points.

·         Have a real passion for the development of flourishing children, their well-being and self-confidence. Giving pupils experiences and understanding that they will build upon throughout their life-long learning journey.

·         Relentlessly work towards delivering a high-quality, rich and creative curriculum which excites and inspires staff, parents and pupils.

·         Be visible and approachable, empathetic and enjoy engaging with children, staff, parents and the wider community.

·         Lead a committed, dedicated and supportive team into the future.

·         Believe in embedding a Relational Approach that supports all children, including those with additional needs, to achieve their best.

Why these schools?

Executive Headship across Farway and Broadhembury offers a strong foundation for development, with both small schools on aligned school improvement journeys and sharing similar priorities. As Church of England schools, they benefit from a common ethos and values, supporting a cohesive approach to leadership and decision-making. Staff are accustomed to working collaboratively across the two settings, providing a basis for partnership working and shared practice. This structure creates opportunities to build capacity, strengthen provision, and drive sustained improvement across both schools.

Broadhembury is in a beautiful village location with far reaching views across the countryside. The immediate environment is in itself a rich resource for learning. They have two classes which are very well equipped areas that enhance the learning environment and they want the children who attend to be able to make reasoned judgements and to apply themselves to the acquisition of knowledge and skills relevant to life in a rapidly changing world, encouraging them to develop an understanding of this world through the experience of a broad and balanced curriculum.

At Farway create an environment where children can develop a growing responsibility for their own learning, one where they can organise their own research and indeed learn how to learn. The school believe in nourishing the social, emotional and spiritual development of each child in order that they will be able to grow intellectually as well as personally to become happy members of society. Farway is situated in a beautiful valley 3 miles from the market town of Honiton, in an area of outstanding natural beauty. Their attractive grounds are surrounded by wonderful open countryside which provides a natural resource for learning.

The Link Academy Trust vision, ‘Flourishing schools for all at the heart of our communities’, is integral to everything we do. You can rely on colleagues across the Trust to support and guide, you will be listened to and heard. Our overarching philosophy of valuing individuality and human flourishing permeates our shared vision and links our schools across the trust.

 What we can offer you:

• Salary Sacrifice offers, including Bike2Work, Tech Scheme and Gym Membership
• Substantial workplace pension
• An annual, term time ‘Give Back Day’ to take for personal reasons
• Staff Wellbeing support
• CPD opportunities for all staff

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and Social Media online check.

Visits to the schools are encouraged and welcome. Please telephone the school administrators to arrange this on Broadhembury 01404 841304 & Farway 01404 871239