SARAH Jones?from Lipson Co-operative Academy has been appointed as the new principal to replace Helen Salmon at Tavistock College in September.

Following a rigorous recruitment process, the governing body has officially announced the appointment of the new principal.

A spokesperson for the college's governing body said: 'Sarah comes with a great deal of experience and skills and, along with the staff, will take the college and the co-operative trust to the next phase of its development.'

In January, Tavistock College's principal Helen Salmon announced her intention to take retirement at the end of the educational year.

The spokesperson added: 'Helen has successfully taken the college to an Ofsted rating of good with outstanding features and is leaving a strong legacy for her successor.'

Sarah Jones will take up her post at Tavistock College on September 1.