Careers

The University of Kent Academies Trust is a Multi-Academy Trust, established in 2017 that focuses on developing the life experiences and opportunities of its students, parents, carers, staff and wider community. Working for the University of Kent Academies Trust comes with a wide range of benefits, underpinned by our commitment to continuing professional development and looking after the health and wellbeing of our staff team.

Benefits working for UKAT

We offer a range of excellent benefits and incentives:

  • Apple technology and equipment*  (subject to terms of employment)

  • Well appointed and comfortable working environment

  • Generous employer pension contributions

  • Competitive salaries

  • Assistance with accommodation or relocation package available (£500 max)Employee referral scheme

  • Career Wellbeing support, for example Leadership Development, an established professional development programme with links to the University of Kent, Professional and entry level Apprenticeships, coaching and mentoring.

  • Financial Wellbeing support, for example free retirement planning, budget planning and interest free loans

  • Physical Health Wellbeing support, such as on-site gym access, free Benenden Health Cover, Yoga, cycle to work scheme and eyecare scheme.

  • Mental Health Wellbeing support, such as free access to Counselling, Mindfulness courses, Hypnotherapy, talking therapies and on-site Mental Health First Aid

  • Social & Emotional Wellbeing support, such as groups and activities in a variety of areas.

Are you looking for a career change?

We are always on the lookout for new staff who have vision and professionalism and want to make a difference to the lives, aspirations and opportunities of our young people. You may be an ECT, an experienced teacher, someone considering returning to teaching or someone looking to qualify and train as a teacher - we would really like to hear from you. If you are interested in joining us, please send your CV to recruitment@universityofkentacademiestrust.org.uk or you can phone us on 01634 852341 and ask for one of our HR Team who will be pleased to assist you.

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