Jenn Plews (NLE)
Trust Leader (Chief Executive Officer)
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Who we are and what we do
Welcome to the Trust team pages - please use the tabs on the left to meet the Central Team, our Headteachers, Trustees and Members as well as the opportunity to find out about the schools in our partnership, case studies about the great people who work in our schools and testimonials from all members of our school communities.
Central Team
Peter Addison-Child
Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Liz Wood
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Lizzie Oliver
Director of Governance
Christine Schofield
Director of Secondary School Improvement
Ann Wheatcroft
Director of Primary School Improvement & QA
Gary Crompton
Director of Inclusion & Wellbeing
Aimee Bellwood
Director of Inclusion & Wellbeing
Cindy Haymes (SLE)
NSAT Data & Compliance Director
Kate Earnshaw
People Director
Paul Clifton
NSAT IT Manager
Pippa Walsh
NSAT Head of Finance
Joanne Busfield
Business Manager - Skipton Hub
Maureen Braden
Business Manager - Harrogate Hub
Claire Clarke
Business Manager - Keighley Hub
Ginette Hawkins
Executive PA to the CEO
Kate Walter
Strategic Director: Northern Star Foundation
Laura Morgan
SCITT Director
Fiona Rhodes
SCITT Deputy Director
Dan Fitchie
Graphic and Web Technician
Vicky Fox
Lead Practitioner - English and Communication
Leo Carne
Lead Practitioner - Mathematics
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Amanda Spielman
Very pleased to publish this today - we know this is of interest to many of you. https://t.co/XR8HvnxQ3j
23rd May 2022
Living out our Trust values #nurture #thrive @GreatwoodCPS ~Thankyou for everyone involved for your hardwork & training to establish our second school Apiary - we are truly buzzing! 🐝 https://t.co/bcM7ah9OVi
24th May 2022
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Greatwood Community Primary and Nursery School
Our bees are now safely in their hive. Mrs Bealey and Mrs Yeoman were pleased with how much pollen they could see when they opened the Nucleus tonight. They also spotted the Queen bee too. She has been marked with a yellow dot. @NSATgreen #beekeepingschool https://t.co/YnY2hd0xF1
23rd May 2022
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Greatwood Community Primary and Nursery School
We have had the most wonderful time celebrating our annual Sports Day. Many thanks to our brilliant staff members, volunteers from @skiptongirls and to our fantastic families for another successful event @NorthYorksSport #respect #selfbelief #determination #passion #teamwork https://t.co/mOpELTaqM3
23rd May 2022
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Greatwood Community Primary and Nursery School
Are you a creative and enthusiastic teacher, with a passion for primary education? If so, @GreatwoodCPS currently have a vacancy for a Class Teacher (maternity leave) starting September 2022. For a job pack see and to arrange a visit: https://t.co/s5ViWHDv4g
23rd May 2022
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Northern Star Academies Trust
Are you a creative and enthusiastic teacher, with a passion for primary education? If so, @GreatwoodCPS currently have a vacancy for a Class Teacher (maternity leave) starting September 2021. For a job pack see and to arrange a visit: https://t.co/Frs9rzTT1i https://t.co/bV2XhVu44c
23rd May 2022
Are you a creative and enthusiastic teacher, with a passion for primary education? If so, @GreatwoodCPS currently have a vacancy for a Class Teacher (maternity leave) starting September 2021. For a job pack see and to arrange a visit: https://t.co/Frs9rzTT1i https://t.co/bV2XhVu44c
23rd May 2022
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NorthernLights SCITT
Are you looking for a new #career? Train to become a #teacher. Courses start THIS SEPTEMBER! Get in touch today with our friendly #SCITT team to talk though your options. We're here to guide and support you every step of the way. https://t.co/mf147sNZrC #traintoteach #teach https://t.co/XC2SNaOwwz
18th May 2022
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Greatwood Community Primary and Nursery School
On National Bee Day 2022 we are delighted that our school apiary is almost complete. This evening we will welcome 120,000 bees to Greatwood. Mrs Yeoman and Mrs Bealey cannot wait! @NSATgreen #nationalbeeday #beekeepingschool https://t.co/oUUyG30gQP
20th May 2022
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Greatwood Community Primary and Nursery School
We have bees! @NSATgreen #beekeepingschool https://t.co/rYfxNw7O8V
20th May 2022
School locations
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Northern Star Academies Trust is a thriving Multi Academy Trust in the North of England, comprising of 8 schools – a charitable Trust focusing on the public advancement of education for the public benefit.
Telephone: 01756 707600
Our academies
SGHS Business Centre,
Gargrave Road, Skipton,
North Yorkshire,
North Yorkshire, BD23 1QN
01756 707600
Northern Star Academies Trust is a thriving Multi Academy Trust in the North of England, comprising of 8 schools – a charitable Trust focusing on the public advancement of education for the public benefit.
Telephone: 01756 707600
Northern Star Academies is operated by Northern Star Academies Trust, an exempt charity regulated by the Secretary of State for Education. It is a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales (company number 07553531), whose registered office is at 77 Gargrave Road, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 1QN (where a list of members may be inspected).