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Sports HLTA

Ruskin Academy · Wellingborough · North Northamptonshire

Job description

“Pupils learn to be resilient and independent learners” Good with Outstanding for pupils personal development and for pupils behaviour and attitudes OFSTED 2023

We are looking for an exceptional candidate to become a Sports HLTA at Ruskin Academy and Ruskin Infant School. If you are ambitious, hardworking and are looking for progression, as well as benefiting from research based school improvement then this is the school to further develop your career.

We are looking for an individual who is a passionate, committed and confident practitioner. We want to recruit staff that engage and inspire both pupils and colleagues. Ideal candidates will be resilient, hardworking and willing to go the extra mile to ensure that our provision is 'Good or better, everyday’.

As an employer, we are forward-thinking, caring and, most important of all, a happy school where pupils of all abilities and social backgrounds achieve. Our values are at the heart of everything we do and all decisions we make. Our pupils are well-behaved and always aspire to be “the best versions of themselves”. The Trust believes in no ceilings and staff are promoted and supported on their abilities, merit, effectiveness and commitment to our children, not on hierarchy or length of service.

Reporting directly to the Head of School and Leadership Team, you will be responsible for agreed learning activities under a teacher's supervision. This could involve planning, preparing & delivering learning activities for individual children or groups of children or short term for whole classes.

You can find out more information about the school by visiting our school website and Facebook page.

We welcome all prospective candidates to arrange a call/ school tour with one of our senior leadership team to talk through this career opportunity.

Please contact the school office on school@ruskinacademy.net or call 01933 381600 to arrange this.

Closing date: 11th June 2026

Interview dates: w/c 15th June 2026

Lion Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will require two positive references from current and previous employers. The position is subject to an enhanced DBS and completion of a medical check.

About this school

Ruskin Academy

Academy sponsor led · Primary · Ages 7–11

Good
Pupils
250
Avg teacher salary
£42,789
Pupil:teacher ratio
17.9:1
Academy trust
LION ACADEMY TRUST

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

Location

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Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire, NN8 3EG