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 within our MAT.

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

Leadership Jobs

Deputy Headteacher - Full Time

Kingsnorth CEP School

Ref:KCC886-3140-181L Posted:12/09/2025 Start Date:1st January 2026

Are you an inspirational and driven leader seeking an exciting new opportunity in a fantastic school and ready to embrace new challenges? Come and be part of our family! Kingsnorth CEP School is a friendly and welcoming...

Application Close Date:01/10/2025 View Job Details

Support Jobs

Local Governing Body Professional (Clerk to Governors) - Part Time

The Diocese of Canterbury Academies Trust (Aquila)

Ref:KCC-F33-48-S Posted:08/09/2025 Start Date:Immediate

The Governance Professional will be line managed by the Head of Governance and be accountable to the Local Governing Bodies of the schools they support. Previous experience of education, academies and clerking responsib...

Application Close Date:26/09/2025 View Job Details

Lunchtime Supervisor - Part Time

St Nicholas CE Primary Academy

Ref:KCC886-2078-245S Posted:09/09/2025 Start Date:October 2025

We are seeking to appoint a Lunchtime Assistant to our popular and oversubscribed primary setting situated in New Romney. The successful applicant will have the ability to work effectively and enthusiastically as part of...

Application Close Date:26/09/2025 View Job Details

Speech and Language Teaching Assistant - Part Time

St Nicholas CE Primary Academy

Ref:KCC886-2078-246S Posted:09/09/2025 Start Date:October 2025

St Nicholas CE Primary Academy is seeking a compassionate and skilled Speech and Language Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team and support pupils with communication and language needs. This is a rewarding opport...

Application Close Date:26/09/2025 View Job Details

Teaching Assistant (Fixed Term) - Term Time

St Mary of Charity CEP School

Ref:KCC886-2051-92S Posted:15/09/2025 Start Date:As soon as possible

The children, staff and governors of St Mary of Charity Primary School are looking for a passionate, creative and ambitious TA to join our hard working team in Year 6.  The job role will involve supporting whole cl...

Application Close Date:26/09/2025 View Job Details

Kitchen Assistant - Part Time

St George's CEP School

Ref:KCC886-5228-124S Posted:16/09/2025 Start Date:3/11/2025

We're on the lookout for a Kitchen Assistant to join our friendly team and help keep the heart of the school – the kitchen – running smoothly. This role is for term time only and the following hours appl...

Application Close Date:26/09/2025 View Job Details

Cleaner - Term Time

St George's CEP School

Ref:KCC886-5228-123S Posted:16/09/2025 Start Date:TBC

We're looking for a reliable, hardworking cleaner to join our friendly school team. Duties include general cleaning of classrooms, corridors, and facilities to keep our environment safe and sparkling for pupils and staff...

Application Close Date:22/09/2025 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