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.

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Academy Head – Landscove C of E Primary School

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. If our trust values - belonging, curiosity and collaboration - resonate with you, we warmly invite your interest and application.

We are seeking a dedicated Academy Head for Landscove C of E Primary School 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 a wonderful, flourishing school 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 school 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 this school?

Join the Landscove team to unlock the very best of everyone. Landscove is a school that is built on success stories; some big, some small, some public and some private. The message is simple - for all the children to feel the warm glow of success and be motivated individuals who are constantly striving to unlock their potential to do exceptional things. Could you help Landscove continue to make a difference?

Landscove is a small, thriving church school, built in 1854. It can be found in Landscove village, surrounded by rolling fields and farms, being between Ashburton, Buckfastleigh and Staverton. There is a long history of providing a safe and secure learning environment where all the children can grow and flourish. Landscove encourages pupils to become curious, independent, and active learners, supported by the ethos rooted in our Christian values of respect, responsibility, perseverance, trust, empathy and forgiveness. Above all, they believe that if you…“Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.” – a vision to enable all to flourish.

Landscove is a vibrant and exciting place to work in, yet the small size enables them to know every child, understand their needs, their talents and the things that motivate them. Whether it is playing a significant role in one of the school performances or simply mastering the 5 times table, the team at Landscove believe that success is a key ingredient in the production of happy children who are ready to play a positive role both within and beyond the school gates.

With links to their partner schools within the Trust, the church and the local community, the children are given varied learning experiences. As they move through the school the children are given opportunities to develop their talents in a range of different ways that will underpin their confidence and enable them to achieve the “impossible”. Whilst on this journey they learn how important it is support everyone else and work in harmony to make this little school a very special place to be.

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 school are encouraged and welcome. Please telephone the school administrator to arrange this on 01803 762656 or email adminlandscove@thelink.academy