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
Class Teacher Yr3&4
Class Teacher Yr3&4
Bearnes Voluntary Primary School, Newton Abbot, Devon
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Bearnes Voluntary Primary School, Newton Abbot, Devon
We are looking to appoint a passionate, talented and experienced classroom practitioner to help lead our year 3 & 4 class at Bearnes School. This post offers an opportunity to support the implementati...
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £32,916.00 - £45,351.00 Annually (FTE)
Class Teacher
Class Teacher
Otterton Church of England Primary School, Budleigh Salterton, Devon
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Otterton Church of England Primary School, Budleigh Salterton, Devon
The Link Acadmy Trust are seeking to appoint a passionate, talented and experienced excellent classroom practitioner to join our dedicated and wonderful team at Otterton C of E Primary School to cover...
- Maternity Cover | Part-Time
- £32,916.00 - £45,351.00 Annually (FTE)
Early Years Worker
Early Years Worker
Morchard Bishop Church of England Primary School, Crediton, Devon
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Morchard Bishop Church of England Primary School, Crediton, Devon
The Link Academy Trust are looking to appoint an enthusiastic individual to join their existing fantastic team in the arly years preschool at Morchard Bishop C of E Primary School
- Temporary/Term Time Only | Part-Time
- £13.26 Hourly
Term Time only, 39 weeks per year
Nursery Manager
Nursery Manager
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
Are you passionate about developing our very youngest children to be the very best they can be? Do you want the chance to make a real difference to the children in our care? If the answer is yes then ...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £29,064.00 Annually (FTE)
All Year Round post
Let us know you are interested in working with us by joining our Talent Pool.
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Part of Link Academy Trust
Link Academy Trust Vacancies
Class Teacher Yr3&4
Class Teacher Yr3&4
Bearnes Voluntary Primary School, Newton Abbot, Devon
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Bearnes Voluntary Primary School, Newton Abbot, Devon
We are looking to appoint a passionate, talented and experienced classroom practitioner to help lead our year 3 & 4 class at Bearnes School. This post offers an opportunity to support the implementati...
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £32,916.00 - £45,351.00 Annually (FTE)
Class Teacher
Class Teacher
Otterton Church of England Primary School, Budleigh Salterton, Devon
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Otterton Church of England Primary School, Budleigh Salterton, Devon
The Link Acadmy Trust are seeking to appoint a passionate, talented and experienced excellent classroom practitioner to join our dedicated and wonderful team at Otterton C of E Primary School to cover...
- Maternity Cover | Part-Time
- £32,916.00 - £45,351.00 Annually (FTE)
Early Years Worker
Early Years Worker
Morchard Bishop Church of England Primary School, Crediton, Devon
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Morchard Bishop Church of England Primary School, Crediton, Devon
The Link Academy Trust are looking to appoint an enthusiastic individual to join their existing fantastic team in the arly years preschool at Morchard Bishop C of E Primary School
- Temporary/Term Time Only | Part-Time
- £13.26 Hourly
Term Time only, 39 weeks per year
Nursery Manager
Nursery Manager
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
Are you passionate about developing our very youngest children to be the very best they can be? Do you want the chance to make a real difference to the children in our care? If the answer is yes then ...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £29,064.00 Annually (FTE)
All Year Round post
Let us know you are interested in working with us by joining our Talent Pool.
Part of Link Academy Trust
Are you looking for a different role at Link Academy Trust? Let us know you are interested in working with us by joining our Talent Pool.
