Link Academy Trust
About Link Academy Trust
Welcome to The Link Academy Trust
The Link Academy Trust is a multi academy trust made up of twenty three primary schools offering your child strong foundations to academic excellence. Your child deserves the very best education, your family deserves to be part of the very best community and we aim, together, to provide exactly that.
Our vision to have
'Flourishing schools for all at the heart of our communities'
"Life in all its fullness. " – John 10:10
is underpinned by our core values. These values lead us to live out our vision and guide how we behave as an organisation.
Belonging: Every interaction matters; nurture relationships
Curiosity: Ambition, creativity, innovation
Collaboration: Open culture, accountability, shared success
The Link Academy Trust formed in April 2016 when the two schools of Newton and Teign Federation joined the four schools of the Totnes Federation of Village Schools.
Woodleigh Federation, three primary schools joined the Link in March 2018 after a Management Partnership, as the Trust’s reputation for supporting small primary schools grew and the Trust prospered. Following this the Link was approved as a Sponsor Academy enabling the Trust to support failing schools.
The Link also took part in a DfE Research project investigating small rural primary schools in terms of financial sustainability. Four of the Link’s financial practices were published as case studies reflecting best practice.
During 2019- 20 the Link Academy Trust saw significant expansion with Drakes, (East Budleigh) and Otterton, formerly the Raleigh Federation and Broadhempston joining the Trust. Later that academic year Widecombe-in-the-Moor, Ilsington and Moretonhampstead primaries were re-brokered into the Link from the South Dartmoor Academy Trust and then in 2021, Morchard Bishop C of E joined to strengthen the Woodleigh Hub further.
2023 saw Sparkwell All Saints Primary and Wolborough C of E join the Trust and then 2024 brought the latest additions of Littleham, Branscombe, Broadhembury, Farway and Woodbury Salterton, all C of E Primary schools, really grow the East Devon area.
The Trust has an established reputation as a successful Trust, able to offer excellent school improvement opportunities as well as sound financial practice. Academy Heads are able to focus completely on Teaching and Learning while experts manage HR issues, payroll, a full range of financial services, property actions-including a full programme of regular maintenance and rapid support. Health and Safety issues are managed, alongside GDPR and catering/ cleaning.
If you are interested in exploring whether we are a Trust you would like to work with please don’t hesitate to contact us. A warm welcome awaits.
Rachael Sharpe, CEO Link Academy Trust
Link Academy Trust Vacancies
Early Years Worker
Early Years Worker
Wolborough Church of England Nursery and Primary School, Newton Abbot, Devon
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Wolborough Church of England Nursery and Primary School, Newton Abbot, Devon
The Link Academy Trust are seeking to appoint two early years practitioners who are enthusiastic and talented to work in their exciting new all year round nursery provision within the school
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £13.26 Hourly
Term Time until September 2026, then move to all year round
SEN Teaching Assistant
SEN Teaching Assistant
Wolborough Church of England Nursery and Primary School, Newton Abbot, Devon
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Wolborough Church of England Nursery and Primary School, Newton Abbot, Devon
The Link Academy Trust are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and passionate individual to join their fabulous team at Wolborough C of Nursery & Primary School
- Temporary/Fixed Term/Term Time Only | Full-Time
- £13.26 - £13.47 Hourly
Term Time only
Class Teacher
Class Teacher
Littleham Church of England Primary School, Exmouth, Devon
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Littleham Church of England Primary School, Exmouth, Devon
The Link Academy Trust are seeking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic and talented individual to join their fabulous team at Littleham.
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £32,916.00 - £45,351.00 Annually (FTE)
Teaching Assistant
Teaching Assistant
Cheriton Bishop Community Primary School, Exeter, Devon
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Cheriton Bishop Community Primary School, Exeter, Devon
The Link Academy Trust are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and passionate individual to join their fabulous team at Cheriton Bishop Primary School
- Temporary/Fixed Term/Term Time Only | Part-Time
- £13.26 Hourly
Term Time only
Executive Academy Head - Broadhembury & Farway C of E Primary Schools
Executive Academy Head - Broadhembury & Farway C of E Primary Schools
Broadhembury Church of England Primary School, Honiton, Devon
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Broadhembury Church of England Primary School, Honiton, Devon
The Link Academy Trust are seeking to appoint an experienced, passionate and talented individual to become Executive Academy Head over Broadhembury and Farway C of E Primary Schools
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £63,070.00 - £73,105.00 Annually (FTE)
Executive Academy Head - Broadhembury & Farway C of E Primary Schools
Executive Academy Head - Broadhembury & Farway C of E Primary Schools
Farway Church of England Primary School, Colyton, Devon
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Farway Church of England Primary School, Colyton, Devon
The Link Academy Trust are seeking to appoint an experienced, passionate and talented individual to become Executive Academy Head over Broadhembury and Farway C of E Primary Schools
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £63,070.00 - £73,105.00 Annually (Actual)
Class Teacher
Class Teacher
Sparkwell All Saints Primary School, Plymouth, Devon
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Sparkwell All Saints Primary School, Plymouth, Devon
The Link Academy Trust are seeking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic and talented professional to work with the fabulous team at Sparkwell.
- Fixed Term | Part-Time
- £32,916.00 - £45,351.00 Annually (FTE)
Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Landscove Church of England Primary School, Nr Ashburton, Devon
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Landscove Church of England Primary School, Nr Ashburton, Devon
The Link Academy Trust are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed individual to join their fabulous team at Landscove to provide HLTA Maternity cover and help deliver the vital wrap around c...
- Temporary/Maternity Cover/Term Time Only | Part-Time
- £12.85 - £13.90 Hourly
Term Time only
Let us know you are interested in working with us by joining our Talent Pool.
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Link Academy Trust Vacancies
Early Years Worker
Early Years Worker
Wolborough Church of England Nursery and Primary School, Newton Abbot, Devon
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Wolborough Church of England Nursery and Primary School, Newton Abbot, Devon
The Link Academy Trust are seeking to appoint two early years practitioners who are enthusiastic and talented to work in their exciting new all year round nursery provision within the school
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £13.26 Hourly
Term Time until September 2026, then move to all year round
SEN Teaching Assistant
SEN Teaching Assistant
Wolborough Church of England Nursery and Primary School, Newton Abbot, Devon
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Wolborough Church of England Nursery and Primary School, Newton Abbot, Devon
The Link Academy Trust are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and passionate individual to join their fabulous team at Wolborough C of Nursery & Primary School
- Temporary/Fixed Term/Term Time Only | Full-Time
- £13.26 - £13.47 Hourly
Term Time only
Class Teacher
Class Teacher
Littleham Church of England Primary School, Exmouth, Devon
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Littleham Church of England Primary School, Exmouth, Devon
The Link Academy Trust are seeking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic and talented individual to join their fabulous team at Littleham.
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £32,916.00 - £45,351.00 Annually (FTE)
Teaching Assistant
Teaching Assistant
Cheriton Bishop Community Primary School, Exeter, Devon
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Cheriton Bishop Community Primary School, Exeter, Devon
The Link Academy Trust are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and passionate individual to join their fabulous team at Cheriton Bishop Primary School
- Temporary/Fixed Term/Term Time Only | Part-Time
- £13.26 Hourly
Term Time only
Executive Academy Head - Broadhembury & Farway C of E Primary Schools
Executive Academy Head - Broadhembury & Farway C of E Primary Schools
Broadhembury Church of England Primary School, Honiton, Devon
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Broadhembury Church of England Primary School, Honiton, Devon
The Link Academy Trust are seeking to appoint an experienced, passionate and talented individual to become Executive Academy Head over Broadhembury and Farway C of E Primary Schools
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £63,070.00 - £73,105.00 Annually (FTE)
Executive Academy Head - Broadhembury & Farway C of E Primary Schools
Executive Academy Head - Broadhembury & Farway C of E Primary Schools
Farway Church of England Primary School, Colyton, Devon
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Farway Church of England Primary School, Colyton, Devon
The Link Academy Trust are seeking to appoint an experienced, passionate and talented individual to become Executive Academy Head over Broadhembury and Farway C of E Primary Schools
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £63,070.00 - £73,105.00 Annually (Actual)
Class Teacher
Class Teacher
Sparkwell All Saints Primary School, Plymouth, Devon
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Sparkwell All Saints Primary School, Plymouth, Devon
The Link Academy Trust are seeking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic and talented professional to work with the fabulous team at Sparkwell.
- Fixed Term | Part-Time
- £32,916.00 - £45,351.00 Annually (FTE)
Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Landscove Church of England Primary School, Nr Ashburton, Devon
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Landscove Church of England Primary School, Nr Ashburton, Devon
The Link Academy Trust are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed individual to join their fabulous team at Landscove to provide HLTA Maternity cover and help deliver the vital wrap around c...
- Temporary/Maternity Cover/Term Time Only | Part-Time
- £12.85 - £13.90 Hourly
Term Time only
Let us know you are interested in working with us by joining our Talent Pool.
Part of Link Academy Trust
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