School Sport and Community Activator (South - Northampton)
Malcolm Arnold Academy, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN2 6JW13 days remaining to apply
Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
4 October 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
17 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full time equivalent salary
- £30,515.00 - £31,525.00 Annually (FTE) NJC 14 - 16
School Sport and Community Activator (South - Northampton) job summary
The School Sport and Community Activator will work across a designated group of DRET academies to increase participation in sport and physical activity through the direct delivery and organisation of high-quality sporting opportunities.
This is a practical, delivery-focused role, with the postholder spending a significant proportion of their working week directly with pupils through lunchtime activity, after-school clubs, targeted programmes, competition, festival support and community sport.
Working under the direction of the Head of Primary Physical Education and Sport and alongside Primary School Sports Development Officer, the Activator will help increase high-quality sporting opportunities for pupils.
A key element of the role will be supporting the development and delivery of community sport using DRET academies as local sporting hubs. This will include evening sessions hosted at primary or secondary academies or other appropriate sites, providing additional opportunities for pupils from DRET primary academies across the surrounding area and local community too.
The postholder may directly lead these sessions using their own coaching qualifications, experience and sporting specialisms or work alongside commissioned coaches, sports clubs and external providers. Where external delivery is used, the Activator will provide a consistent DRET presence, adding capacity to the session and supporting pupil engagement, safeguarding, registration and the monitoring of participation.
Salary & Benefits
NJC14 - 16 £30,515- £31,525 FTE, £26,803-£27,690 pro rata
Local Government Pension Scheme
Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education
Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
Awards and Recognition Scheme
Flexible working patterns
Benefits Platform : Health & Wellbeing Programme : Cycle to Work Scheme
Who we are looking for
Relevant sport coaching qualification or significant demonstrable experience of delivering sport and physical activity
Experience of coaching or delivering activities to group of children or young people
Ability and willingness to travel between academies and delivering venues
Please view full person specification for further details
About The David Ross Education Trust
The David Ross Education Trust’s mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education.
We are a network of unique and diverse academies across the country, committed to delivering a world-class, knowledge-rich education that empowers pupils to reach their fullest potential. Spanning North Yorkshire, the East Riding of Yorkshire, North-East Lincolnshire, the East Midlands and London, our network of 36 academies serves over 14,600 pupils and employs 2,300 dedicated staff.
Our family of schools includes 24 primaries, 10 secondaries, an all-through school in London’s Olympic Park, and a special school in Lincolnshire supporting pupils aged 2-19 with a broad range of special educational needs. As one of only 11 system leaders nationwide, we are recognised for our unwavering commitment to educational excellence, our innovative curriculum, and ability to drive sustained school improvement at scale. At the heart of our Mission is a deep belief in the transformative power of education. We are committed to ensuring that every child - regardless of their background - has access to an exceptional academic experience enriched by extensive co-curricular opportunities. From small rural primaries to large urban secondaries, our academies benefit from the strength of a collaborative, values-driven community, in which expertise is shared, best practices are embedded, and each school retains its distinctive character.
We broaden the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities.
We are driven to provide our young people with access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead. From the classroom to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences we offer equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.
Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.
We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.
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To complete our on-line application form, please use the ‘apply now’ tab.
Early applications are advised. We receive high numbers of applications for our roles and therefore have to close the vacancy prior to the closing date in order to review candidates' details against our job criteria before shortlisting or re-opening the vacancy.
The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.
It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.
The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.
All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Malcolm Arnold Academy
- Organisation type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1278 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
Malcolm Arnold Academy is a co-educational secondary school based in Northampton, Northamptonshire, for students aged 11-18.
The school takes its name from the legendary composer Sir Malcolm Arnold. Born in Northampton in 1921, he was one of the leading figures in 20th-century classical music and helped to establish the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain.
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