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

Year 1 Teacher with Subject Leader Responsibilities for Humanities - Full Time

The Diocese of Canterbury Academies Trust (Aquila)

Ref:KCC-F33-15-T Posted:19/01/2026 Start Date:23 February 2026

Year 1 Teacher with Subject Leader Responsibilities for Humanities Join our vibrant school community and become part of a team that is passionate about inspiring young learners! We are seeking a creative and enthusias...

Application Close Date:30/01/2026 View Job Details

Key Stage 2 Teacher - Full Time

St Clement's CE Primary School

Ref:KCC886-2144-39T Posted:23/01/2026 Start Date:April 2026

Are you an excellent, inspirational teacher with experience across Key Stage 2 and a secure understanding of how to improve outcomes for children? St Clement’s CE Primary School is seeking an experienced and enthu...

Application Close Date:19/02/2026 View Job Details

Leadership Jobs

Headteacher - Full Time

Charlton Church Of England Primary School

Ref:KCC886-2058-102L Posted:22/12/2025 Start Date:20th April 2026

Following the promotion of our current Headteacher, we are seeking to appoint a visionary leader who can build on our achievements to date and lead us confidently into the future. You will be supported by a dedicated, as...

Application Close Date:02/02/2026 View Job Details

Assistant Headteacher (Raising Standards) - Full Time

St Clement's CE Primary School

Ref:KCC886-2144-38L Posted:16/01/2026 Start Date:20th April 2026

St Clement’s Church of England Primary School is seeking to appoint an inspiring and committed Assistant Headteacher with a strong focus on raising standards to join our leadership team. At St Clement’s, our...

Application Close Date:19/02/2026 View Job Details

Support Jobs

After School Club Supervisor - Term Time

Kennington CE Academy

Ref:KCC886-2052-162S Posted:06/01/2026 Start Date:Immediate

About the Role: We are looking for a friendly, enthusiastic, and responsible individual to join our team as an Afterschool Club Supervisor. You will be responsible for creating a safe, fun, and engaging environment for c...

Application Close Date:26/01/2026 View Job Details

Lunchtime Supervisor - Temporary

St Nicholas CE Primary Academy

Ref:KCC886-2078-248S Posted:16/01/2026 Start Date:February 2026

We are seeking to appoint a Temporary Lunchtime Assistant (potentially for a year) to our popular and oversubscribed primary setting situated in New Romney. The successful applicant will have the ability to work effectiv...

Application Close Date:06/02/2026 View Job Details

After School Club Assistant - Term Time

Charing CEP School

Ref:KCC886-3343-107S Posted:19/01/2026 Start Date:w/c 23.02.2026

We’re looking for a friendly and reliable Afterschool Club Assistant to join our team and help create a safe, fun, and engaging environment for our pupils at the end of the school day. About the Role In this role...

Application Close Date:29/01/2026 View Job Details

Nursery Lead - Full Time

Eastchurch CEP School

Ref:KCC886-3106-284S Posted:22/01/2026 Start Date:Immediate

Inspire. Nurture. Lead. At Eastchurch Church of England Primary School, part of the Diocese of Canterbury Academies Trust, we are seeking a passionate and experienced Nursery Lead to lead our thriving early years provis...

Application Close Date:12/02/2026 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