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The Diocese of Canterbury Academies Trust (Aquila)

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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 primary school Multi-Academy Trust. We are expecting to continue 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 and 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 1 Year Fixed Term - Full Time

Charing CEP School

Ref:KCC886-3343-109T Posted:13/03/2026 Start Date:1st September 2026

We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Primary School Teacher to join our friendly and supportive team for a fixed‑term period of one year. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to our vibrant scho...

Application Close Date:01/05/2026 View Job Details

EYFS Teacher and Nursery Lead - Full Time

Brenzett CEP School

Ref:KCC886-2081-159T Posted:30/03/2026 Start Date:01/09/2026

Are you a passionate, inspiring early years professional looking to shape something truly special from the very beginning? Brenzett Primary School are opening a brand‑new nursery setting, and we are seeking a dedicated E...

Application Close Date:30/04/2026 View Job Details

Ks2 Class Teacher – Fixed Term (Core Subject Lead) - Full Time

St Laurence in Thanet CE Junior Academy

Ref:KCC886-2014-102T Posted:22/04/2026 Start Date:01/09/2026

 If you are enthusiastic, quick thinking, adaptable, have a good sense of humour and enjoy a challenge, this is the school for you. This is a fantastic career opportunity for an enthusiastic teacher with passion and...

Application Close Date:12/05/2026 View Job Details

Reception Teacher (EYFS) - Full Time

Archbishop Courtenay Primary School

Ref:KCC886-2027-153T Posted:27/04/2026 Start Date:Sep 26

Do you love designing exceptional continuous provision that sparks curiosity, creativity and independence — and make coming to school fun? If so, we’d love to hear from you. About us A diverse, values‑led...

Application Close Date:15/05/2026 View Job Details

Support Jobs

Teaching Assistant - Term Time

St Clement's CE Primary School

Ref:KCC886-2144-43S Posted:20/04/2026 Start Date:Immediate

Ready to do work that actually matters? If you’re driven by impact, motivated by teamwork, and passionate about helping children thrive, we want to hear from you. St Clements CEP School, Leysdown is looking for...

Application Close Date:04/05/2026 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