Finance Administrator - Term Time

The Diocese of Canterbury Academies Trust (Aquila)

• Ref:KCC-F33-50-S
• Posted:07/11/2025
• Pay:Aquila Pay Level b (£24,795 - £26,256) pro-rata
• Start Date:5th January 2026
• App Close Date:21/11/2025 at 12:00
• Interviews:w/c 24th November 2025

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We are seeking an organised, efficient, and motivated individual to join our friendly central team at our Head Office in Folkestone. This is an entry-level position with excellent scope for development and growth within our organisation. 

As part of a small, supportive team, you will play a key role in assisting our operations across 16 primary schools within the Diocese of Canterbury. The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• A flexible and proactive approach to work
• A high level of confidentiality and professionalism
• A positive ‘can-do’ attitude
• Basic understanding of financial concepts (e.g. debits and credits) – desirable but not essential

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to start their career in a supportive and values-driven environment.

Please read the attached job description before applying. 

The working pattern will be Monday – Friday, Term Time only plus 5 training days plus one week.

We encourage early applications and reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.

All applications should be via Kent-Teach.

Information about the trust

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.

Job Contact Information

• Name:HR Manager
• Address:Suites 19 & 20,
  Motis Business Centre,
  Cheriton High Street,
  Folkestone,
  Kent,
  CT19 4QJ
• Telephone: 01303 905100
• Email: hr@aquilatrust.co.uk

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Documents

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• Job Description