Our Team

A Constellation of Leading Teaching Communities

Our Team

The Constellation Trust has been established for 10 years. Over this time, we have developed a strong, effective ‘back office’ service including Human Resources, finance, catering, estate management and IT. All members of the Trust Team are experienced leaders who are always available to offer support and guidance. The service support allows our Heads of School to focus on the education provision without the need to invest unnecessary time in the business element of school leadership.

Our School Improvement Team support all schools in continual development to allow teaching to adapt to the needs of our pupils. We employ specialist teachers and leaders who support colleagues in school, these include a lead for phonics, literacy, mathematics, curriculum development and data analysis. Pastoral support is also a priority with expertise offered in the ATTEND framework, OPAL play, personal development programmes together with access to specialist support in behaviour management. We offer regular audits for health and safety, safeguarding and have Trust contracts with key external agencies.

Our Specialist Provision & Support

  • A 10-place specialist unit for pupils with autism based at Bricknell Primary School
  • A 10-place centre for pupils with moderate learning difficulties at Victoria Dock Primary School.
  • A 6-place SEND Unit for pupils with severe learning difficulties at Victoria Dock Primary
  • An additional needs hub to cater for pupils that have speech, language and communication needs and a not secondary school ready, at Sirius Academy North

  • An additional needs hub for pupils with SEMH needs based at Sirius Academy North

Comprehensive safeguarding training for apprentices and staff.

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The Constellation Trust is a highly inclusive group of schools who cater for the needs of all pupils through a strategic approach to effectively maximise our resources.

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Positive workplace impact, with apprentices improving their support for pupils, particularly those with specific needs.

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Tutors use assessments effectively to identify gaps and plan targeted support for apprentices.

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Ambitious training programme tailored to the needs of trust schools.

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Well-sequenced curriculum aligned with workplace applications.

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Enhanced confidence in the workplace, particularly in supporting pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).

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Tailored functional skills programmes in English and mathematics for recent apprentices.

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High accountability for programme quality among senior leaders and trustees.

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Trust leaders actively engage with school leaders to ensure apprentice support.

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Trust leaders are committed to the apprenticeship programme’s success.

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Apprentices receive targeted support, including resources and protected time for training.

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Effective systems for identifying risks and ensuring compliance with the “Prevent” duty.

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Clear understanding of safeguarding responsibilities, with apprentices equipped to identify pupils at risk.

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Incorporates additional training in areas like early reading, phonics, and emotional literacy, extending beyond standard requirements.

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Apprentices are highly motivated, keen to learn, and make good progress.

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Apprentices receive guidance on career progression, with many progressing to further roles within the trust or additional training.

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Rated “Good” across all areas: quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and apprenticeships.

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Managers consider staff workloads to maintain manageable caseloads.

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Effective use of expert staff within the trust to deliver high-quality training.

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High retention of apprentices in employment within the trust after completing the programme.

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