Required to start January 2025 or as soon thereafter as possible.Are you a creative leader who is keen to use their unique talents to help shape and guide future generations?
An opportunity has arisen within the Link Academy Trust for a leader to join our passionate, innovative team of Academy Heads.
If our values - belonging, curiosity and collaboration - resonate with you, we warmly invite your interest and application.We are seeking an Academy Head for Morchard Bishop C of E Primary School who can demonstrate integrity, strong leadership and a genuine passion for education.
This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity for someone to drive the school forward to even greater achievements from pupils' earliest starting points.
The Link Academy Trust believe that this person will:• Be a practical, visionary and compassionate leader who will inspire staff and pupils to use problem solving as a driver to achieve high expectations- our bedrock.• Have a real passion for the growth of children, their well-being and self-confidence, giving them experiences and understanding that they will build upon throughout their life-long learning journey• Relentlessly work towards delivering a 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.• Believe in a Relational Approach and supporting all children, including those with additional needs, to achieve their best.Why join the Link Academy Trust team?• We value our staff and supporters at every level highly, at our very core we nurture well-being for everyone and recognise every individual's contribution.
• There is a consistent and rich programme of CPD for everyone, including an induction programme for new Heads.• Career opportunities are identified, we 'talent spot' to offer progress across the Trust team, while also acknowledging experience and the desire to remain doing what you do best.• Our experienced and highly qualified Inclusion and Improvement Hub team offer specialist support to our most vulnerable and challenging pupils.Why this school?Morchard Bishop is a pretty village nestling in the rolling hills of the Devon countryside, eight miles north of Crediton.
The village is situated high above sea level and the views are amazing - on a clear day you can see from Haytor on Dartmoor in one direction to Exmoor and the sea in the other.
We pride ourselves that Morchard Bishop is a small school, which enables them to be part of a large school family.
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• Term time 'Give Back Day' to take for personal reasons• Staff Wellbeing support • CPD opportunities for all staffWe 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 01363 877328 or email Please follow this link for more information, the job description and to apply online