Last month I was asked by 3 different #Headteachers - "How do you recruit and retain outstanding teachers when so many schools are struggling to do the same?"
At J and C Academy we aim to ensure that teachers feel valued and empowered to add remarkable value. To ensure that every pupil that we come into contact with receives the best possible #Education we deliver 6 modular training courses per academic year. Each course has a core focus on exemplary practice such as
'Differentiation' or 'Pedagogy'. Regular focused training modules helps to keep teachers ticking; evaluating new ideas and concepts which helps to avoid complacency among experienced teachers.
The Legacy Concept takes this ideology one step further where we focus on continuous #Progress and evolution. New teachers are inducted, trained and mentored by senior teachers. When this is done well, new teachers develop the J and C style of delivery and work towards becoming a senior teacher; otherwise known as a 'J and C Legend.'
'Legendary' status is an aspiration for all J and C teachers and can only be achieved through receiving 3 consecutive outstanding performance reviews & 100% positive feedback. On Friday 19th June for the first time in 11 and a half years, we hosted our first ever official
Awards Ceremony. We also presented an 11 plaque 'Teacher of The Year' shield engraved with the winners name and our teachers are inspired to get their name on the plaque in 2016.
Empowering Teachers
To help build a lasting legacy for schools, and for teachers to be empowered to achieve beyond the scope of a standard job description, we feel it's important to share positive news and exemplify positive practice. It's the reason we send a Focus e-mail every Monday to remind teachers of best practice, and a feature e-mail every Wednesday where we celebrate the success of an individual from our team.
By developing a continuous cycle of inspired, activated and engaged #Teachers, we are organically inspiring more children and instilling positive values within them; where they feel that they too should work to the best of their ability.
As I clock off the blogging to focus on preparing our next Best Practice Module: 'Learning Environments'; please do leave a comment to find out more about #TheLegacyConcept & how J and C Academy can add value to your school.
Alternatively, if you would like to become a #PE, #Music or #MFL teacher at J and C Academy, please simply get in touch:
jazz@jandcacademy.com
Best regards,
Jazz Rose
Director of Education
