The Diocese of Canterbury Academies Trust (Aquila)

Folkestone

Trust Description

Through inclusive and innovative practice we nurture through the Aquila family to provide exceptional learning experiences enriching the lives of all in our unique communities.

We aspire to excellence; to secure the best possible outcomes for children and young people, enabling them to fulfil their potential and make a worthwhile contribution to our diverse, dynamic society.

The Diocese of Canterbury Academies Trust is an established and highly successful Multi-Academy Trust currently consisting of primary schools and expecting to grow over the coming years.

The Trust offers: • outstanding mentoring and coaching • full induction programme for all new staff • excellent professional development opportunities • an enviable track record of career progression • collaborative working in a supportive team environment

We are committed to ensuring our academies work together, sharing their strengths, to provide a great education for every pupil. We believe learning must be engaging and relevant and develop the whole child. Our academies design their coverage of the curriculum to provide challenging and exciting learning experiences in a caring and nurturing environment which is based on our strong values. Our academies value every individual and celebrate differences through their culture of mutual trust and shared values.

We want to deliver and develop best practice through learning together and engaging with action research with Canterbury Christ Church University. We want our academies to serve their local communities through links with churches, each other and to develop wider networks enabling staff and pupils to flourish. Through developing leadership at all levels we want the pupils in our academies to become happy, successful, well rounded individuals who develop into lifelong learners.

We have an English Hub, Behaviour Hub and Associate Research School within our MAT and Aquila is a lead MAT for behaviour.

The Diocese of Canterbury Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all trustees, staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Criminal Record Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service along with other relevant employment checks, including overseas criminal background checks, where applicable. All new trustees, employees and volunteers will be required to undertake safeguarding training on induction which will be regularly updated in line with statutory guidance.

Schools in this Trust

Vacancies at this Trust

Teaching Jobs

Class Teacher - Full Time

St Clement's CE Primary School

Ref:KCC886-2144-23T Posted:02/05/2025 Start Date:September 2025

Are you an inspirational teacher? Would you describe yourself as creative and resilient?  We are looking for an inspiring, well organised and experienced full-time teacher to join our team from...

Application Close Date:16/05/2025 View Job Details

Class Teacher (0.6) - Part Time

St Clement's CE Primary School

Ref:KCC886-2144-24T Posted:02/05/2025 Start Date:September 2025

Are you an inspirational teacher? Would you describe yourself as creative and resilient?  We are looking for an inspiring, well organised and experienced part-time teacher to join our team from...

Application Close Date:16/05/2025 View Job Details

Class Teacher - Full Time

Archbishop Courtenay Primary School

Ref:KCC886-2027-146T Posted:07/05/2025 Start Date:1 September 2025

Are you ready for a change? Perhaps you're looking for progression in your teaching career? We have an exciting teaching position available, and we might just be the answer you are looking for! At Archbishop Courtenay P...

Application Close Date:31/05/2025 View Job Details

English Hub Literacy Specialist - Part Time

Kingsnorth CEP School

Ref:KCC886-3140-169T Posted:08/05/2025 Start Date:1 September 2025

Passionate About Reading? Become a Literacy Specialist! Kingsnorth English Hub is seeking two outstanding primary teachers with strong phonics expertise and a proven record of improving early reading to join our team of...

Application Close Date:23/05/2025 View Job Details

Class Teacher - Maternity

Eastchurch CEP School

Ref:KCC886-3106-262T Posted:08/05/2025 Start Date:1 September 2025 or sooner, if available

We are offering an exciting opportunity to make a difference and work with the school leadership of our lovely school.  The children and governors are looking for an excellent Class Teacher with the highest of expe...

Application Close Date:20/05/2025 View Job Details

Class Teacher (Maternity Cover - 2 Days a Week) - Maternity

Reculver CEP School

Ref:KCC886-2048-154T Posted:12/05/2025 Start Date:1 September 2025

Are you passionate about supporting children to reach their unique full potential? We are seeking an exceptional and dynamic Class Teacher to join our inclusive and nurturing school team. In this key role, you'll be at t...

Application Close Date:19/05/2025 View Job Details

Special Educational Needs Co-Ordinator (Senco) - Part Time

Charlton Church Of England Primary School

Ref:KCC886-2058-100T Posted:13/05/2025 Start Date:1 September 2025 or later if needed

We are seeking an exceptional and passionate Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCO) to join our dedicated team. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for driving the strategic development of SEN policy an...

Application Close Date:10/06/2025 View Job Details

Early Careers Teacher – Key Stage 1/2 (Linked to the English Hub) - Fixed Term

Kingsnorth CEP School

Ref:KCC886-3140-171T Posted:14/05/2025 Start Date:1 September 2025

We are looking for an outstanding teacher who will help us to maintain our excellent practice in Key stage 1/2, with the possibility of subject leadership. We are seeking to appoint an energetic, highly motivated,...

Application Close Date:23/05/2025 View Job Details

Leadership Jobs

Full-Time Deputy Headteacher and SENDCO - Full Time

Eastchurch CEP School

Ref:KCC886-3106-261L Posted:01/05/2025 Start Date:1st September 2025 or sooner, if available

We are looking to appoint a highly motivated, committed and inspirational Deputy Headteacher/SENDCo to work with the Headteacher, and Governors of the school, to maintain and promote the high expectations and vision for...

Application Close Date:16/05/2025 View Job Details

Support Jobs

Family Liaison Officer - Term Time

Brenzett CEP School

Ref:KCC886-2081-157S Posted:28/04/2025 Start Date:September 2025

Brenzett Primary School is looking to appoint a Family Liaison Officer to work in partnership with families, parents, carers and pupils in a school context to enable pupils, particularly the most disadvantaged, to have f...

Application Close Date:16/05/2025 View Job Details

Caretaker with Keyholder Responsibilities - Part Time

Sandwich Infant School

Ref:KCC886-2626-69S Posted:07/05/2025 Start Date:1st September 2025

We are looking to appoint a reliable, hardworking, flexible and self-motivated person in the role of Caretaker with Keyholder Responsibilities. You will be responsible for the health and safety of the school as well as...

Application Close Date:16/06/2025 View Job Details

The Diocese of Canterbury Academies Trust (Aquila)

Folkestone

Address

Suites 19 & 20
Motis Business Centre
Cheriton High Street
Folkestone
Kent
CT19 4QJ