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

Teaching Jobs

Class Teacher - Full Time

St Clement's CE Primary School

Ref:KCC886-2144-31T Posted:28/10/2025 Start Date:January 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:14/11/2025 View Job Details

Support Jobs

Site Manager - Full Time

St Clement's CE Primary School

Ref:KCC886-2144-30S Posted:27/10/2025 Start Date:Immediate

Due to a recent retirement, an exciting vacancy has arisen at St Clement’s CEP School for a suitably skilled, reliable and self-motivated person to join our friendly and dedicated team. The successful candid...

Application Close Date:14/11/2025 View Job Details

Caretaker - Part Time

Kennington CE Academy

Ref:KCC886-2052-159S Posted:27/10/2025 Start Date:Immediate

We are seeking to appoint a suitably skilled, part-time Caretaker to work alongside the school’s Site Manager. The role is to support the Site Manager and Senior Leadership Team to keep the school environment a saf...

Application Close Date:18/11/2025 View Job Details

Teaching Assistant - Term Time

Eastchurch CEP School

Ref:KCC886-3106-275S Posted:28/10/2025 Start Date:Immediate

Are you an inspirational teaching assistant with the experience and drive to serve children’s social and academic needs? Are you adaptable and able to bring out the best in our polite, friendly and eager pupils? E...

Application Close Date:14/11/2025 View Job Details

Teaching Assistant - SEN - Fixed Term 1 Year - Term Time

Kingsnorth CEP School

Ref:KCC886-3140-182S Posted:29/10/2025 Start Date:January 2026

Teaching Assistant with experience in working with SEN - Fixed term for one year   Are you passionate about making a real difference to pupils and their learning outcomes? We are a school with high expectations o...

Application Close Date:16/11/2025 View Job Details

Learning Mentor - Part Time

St Nicholas CE Primary Academy

Ref:KCC886-2078-247S Posted:31/10/2025 Start Date:January 2026

Learning Mentor Opportunity “Change a child’s tomorrow—be their mentor today.” We are seeking to appoint a highly skilled and compassionate Learning Mentor to join our Academy and work across al...

Application Close Date:24/11/2025 View Job Details

Part Time After School Club Assistant - Term Time

St George's CEP School

Ref:KCC886-5228-126S Posted:05/11/2025 Start Date:As soon as possible

Are you enthusiastic, caring, and passionate about supporting children in a fun, safe and nurturing environment after school? We are looking for a friendly and reliable After School Club Assistant to join our d...

Application Close Date:14/11/2025 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