Cygnus Academies Trust
About Cygnus Academies Trust
Welcome to Cygnus Academies Trust Careers
At Cygnus Academies Trust, we are proud to be a growing network of eight primary schools across South East London, Dartford and Tonbridge. Our mission is simple yet powerful: to realise ambition—for pupils and staff alike—by delivering the very best education and creating opportunities for all.
About Us
Founded in 2016, we have built a collaborative network of schools that nurtures, challenges and supports every member of our community. Each school retains its individuality while benefiting from shared expertise and trust-wide support. As a Trust community, we believe in:
- Celebrating uniqueness – Each school retains its individuality while benefiting from shared expertise.
- Collaboration at every level – From leadership to classroom practice, we work together to achieve excellence.
- Investing in people – Staff development and career progression are at the heart of what we do.
Our schools are vibrant, welcoming places where you can grow, develop, and make a real difference.
Our Vision
Our core purpose is to ensure every person, adult or child, we work with realises their ambition. Through our network of sustainable schools, we aim to:
- Give every pupil access to exceptional education and opportunities that empower them to thrive.
- Work collaboratively with high expectations to embed strong practice and achieve success across all schools.
- Equip pupils with the skills, knowledge, and understanding to thrive as local, national, and global citizens.
Our Values
Why Join Us?
At Cygnus Academies Trust, we offer more than a job—we offer a career with purpose, support, and opportunity. Here’s what makes working with us special:
- Professional development tailored to your ambitions
- A supportive environment where your voice matters
- Opportunities to shape the future of education in our communities
- A strong support network to share learning, expertise and resources
- A wide range of family-friendly policies
- Initiatives to reduce teacher workload
- Regular feedback, development and tailored CPD
- Dedicated colleagues for pastoral care, welfare, safeguarding and pedagogy
- Being welcomed and valued for who you are
- Workplace pensions through Local Government and Teachers’ Pensions
- Future-focused commitment to sustainability and preparing pupils—and staff—for a changing world
Cygnus Academies Trust Vacancies
SEND Teaching Assistant
SEND Teaching Assistant
Manor Community Primary School, Swanscombe, Kent
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Manor Community Primary School, Swanscombe, Kent
We are seeking an engaging and enthusiastic SEND Teaching Assistant
- Fixed Term | Part-Time
- £18,287.00 Annually (Actual)
Deputy Headteacher (Maternity Cover)
Deputy Headteacher (Maternity Cover)
The Brent Primary School, Dartford, Kent
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The Brent Primary School, Dartford, Kent
Deputy Headteacher (Maternity Cover)
- Maternity Cover | Full-Time
- £64,500.00 - £71,030.00 Annually (Actual)
Teaching Assistant
Teaching Assistant
Manor Community Primary School, Swanscombe, Kent
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Manor Community Primary School, Swanscombe, Kent
Join us as a Teaching Assistant and help every Child flourish
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £18,287.00 Annually (Actual)
Flexible Early Years Practitioner Level 2
Flexible Early Years Practitioner Level 2
Upland Primary School, Bexleyheath, Kent
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Upland Primary School, Bexleyheath, Kent
We are seeking to appoint an Early Years Practitioner Level 2 for 19 hours per week (start and finish times will be flexible).
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £12,658.00 - £12,838.00 Annually (FTE)
Teacher
Teacher
Dartford Bridge Community Primary School, Dartford, Kent
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Dartford Bridge Community Primary School, Dartford, Kent
Teacher
- Maternity Cover | Part-Time
- £13,759.00 - £18,735.00 Annually (Actual)
Midday Supervisor
Midday Supervisor
Dartford Bridge Community Primary School, Dartford, Kent
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Dartford Bridge Community Primary School, Dartford, Kent
Midday Supervisor
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £2,686.00 Annually (Actual)
Site Manager
Site Manager
Royal Rise Primary School, Tonbridge, Kent
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Royal Rise Primary School, Tonbridge, Kent
Are you ready to make a real impact in education and facilities management?
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £26,393.00 - £27,713.00 Annually (Actual)
Midday Supervisor
Midday Supervisor
Gravel Hill Primary School, Bexleyheath, Kent
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Gravel Hill Primary School, Bexleyheath, Kent
Midday Supervisor
- Fixed Term | Part-Time
- £3,331.13 Annually (Actual)
Let us know you are interested in working with us by joining our Talent Pool.
Part of Cygnus Academies Trust
Cygnus Academies Trust Vacancies
SEND Teaching Assistant
SEND Teaching Assistant
Manor Community Primary School, Swanscombe, Kent
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Manor Community Primary School, Swanscombe, Kent
We are seeking an engaging and enthusiastic SEND Teaching Assistant
- Fixed Term | Part-Time
- £18,287.00 Annually (Actual)
Deputy Headteacher (Maternity Cover)
Deputy Headteacher (Maternity Cover)
The Brent Primary School, Dartford, Kent
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The Brent Primary School, Dartford, Kent
Deputy Headteacher (Maternity Cover)
- Maternity Cover | Full-Time
- £64,500.00 - £71,030.00 Annually (Actual)
Teaching Assistant
Teaching Assistant
Manor Community Primary School, Swanscombe, Kent
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Manor Community Primary School, Swanscombe, Kent
Join us as a Teaching Assistant and help every Child flourish
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £18,287.00 Annually (Actual)
Flexible Early Years Practitioner Level 2
Flexible Early Years Practitioner Level 2
Upland Primary School, Bexleyheath, Kent
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Upland Primary School, Bexleyheath, Kent
We are seeking to appoint an Early Years Practitioner Level 2 for 19 hours per week (start and finish times will be flexible).
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £12,658.00 - £12,838.00 Annually (FTE)
Teacher
Teacher
Dartford Bridge Community Primary School, Dartford, Kent
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Dartford Bridge Community Primary School, Dartford, Kent
Teacher
- Maternity Cover | Part-Time
- £13,759.00 - £18,735.00 Annually (Actual)
Midday Supervisor
Midday Supervisor
Dartford Bridge Community Primary School, Dartford, Kent
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Dartford Bridge Community Primary School, Dartford, Kent
Midday Supervisor
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £2,686.00 Annually (Actual)
Site Manager
Site Manager
Royal Rise Primary School, Tonbridge, Kent
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Royal Rise Primary School, Tonbridge, Kent
Are you ready to make a real impact in education and facilities management?
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £26,393.00 - £27,713.00 Annually (Actual)
Midday Supervisor
Midday Supervisor
Gravel Hill Primary School, Bexleyheath, Kent
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Gravel Hill Primary School, Bexleyheath, Kent
Midday Supervisor
- Fixed Term | Part-Time
- £3,331.13 Annually (Actual)
Let us know you are interested in working with us by joining our Talent Pool.
Part of Cygnus Academies Trust
Are you looking for a different role at Cygnus Academies Trust? Let us know you are interested in working with us by joining our Talent Pool.
