The Importance of Creative Education

The Importance of Creative Education 

With Clare Walsh: 

Head-Teacher at Mount Carmel 

Catholic Primary School

Each time I visit Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School, I am in awe of the positive learning environment and the desire for progress from teachers and pupils alike.

Head Teacher Clare Walsh has replicated her passion for the highest standards of education within every facet of her school.  

How did you get into teaching? 

“My father was a teacher, who was totally against the thought of me becoming one! However, when I was 7 years old, a teacher was not doing a great job of reading a story to the classroom, and I thought I could do better! I was offered a chance to read the same story back to the class, and I was hooked!

I then became focused on other school activity, and in time this lead down a path to become a qualified teacher eventually of over 10 years. I was then appointed in 2012 as Head Teacher at Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School”.

What do you most enjoy from your leadership role?

“The ability to be allowed to shape and support the lives of teachers who can in turn offer more opportunities to pupils.”

What do you find most challenging?

“Constant change within education, and trying to keep up these changes, as well as being able to adapt to what is best for my school”.

Mount Carmel Catholic Primary has had Music and Spanish Language provision since 2014. How did you found out about J and C Academy?

“I was on a teaching course at St Gregory’s RC Primary School (Ealing), and I saw a PE lesson taking place. I asked one of the senior leadership team at the school which company they used. The process itself was very easy! I phoned up during the holidays, and everything was arranged very well.”

In 2015 you agreed to a 3 year service agreement for both Music and Spanish. What reasons were behind this decision?

“Because I know I will get 3 years of consistent teaching, and the reduced fees from a 3 year agreement fall in line with our budgets in a difficult period for schools. J and C Academy have provided what I need, and I was happy to sign on.”

How would you describe the impact made by your specialists Gemma Garcia (Spanish) and Filippo Sabatini (Music) this year?

“I see Gemma and Filippo as integral members of the Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School teaching team. I highly value both of them and I know pupils adore them too!”

Why is creative education so important to you?

“Because these subjects offer children a chance to develop even more in addition to just literacy and mathematics”

“J and C Academy are not a supply agency. They invest a lot in to their teachers. Their strength is they continually train their teachers on the best classroom practice and current changes. They even come and observe their own teachers to ensure their high standards are being met.”

We are always delighted to partner with schools who are looking to organically raise standards and provide a well-rounded education for their pupils.

To find out more about how J and C Academy can help, please simply get in touch:

E: alex@jandcacademy.com

T: 0203 291 4387 

W: www.jandcacademy.com

12 Success Stories

                         

I recently came across an article focusing on the recruitment crisis facing schools, and how it is causing extra pressure on senior leaders in terms of being able to access consistent high quality teaching, and “budgetary busting” recruitment advertising and recruitment fees.

It’s the reason why primary schools find our service invaluable! Below is a snapshot of 12 success stories which will give you an overview as to how we add significant value to our ongoing partnerships with primary schools:

                                                       #1: Reliable

"All of the J and C Academy Staff (PE, French and Music) are very professional, reliable and hardworking. They are also very adaptable to the needs of the school"

 Daniel Gristwood, Deputy Headteacher, 
St Gregory’s Catholic Primary School

              #2: Inclusive

“Our P.E teacher Greg really is wonderful. He is an inclusive and valued part of the team here at St Luke’s.” 

Barbara Dunn, Headteacher,

St Luke’s Primary School, Westminster

                            

                                             #3: Opportunity

"Tracey always gives 110%, and has developed music across the whole school, and provided many opportunities where music 

is shared with the whole school community."

 Valerie Britnell, Headteacher, 

Wingrave CE Combined School

                                                    #4: Impactful

"Scott has had an excellent impact on staff confidence and enthusiasm in delivering PE.”

  Sam Froggett, PE Coordinator, Bramley CE Primary School

                             #5: Long Term Relationship

"We are very pleased with the PE and French services provided by J and C Academy. We look forward to continuing working with you in the future."

   Ashley Walker, Deputy Headteacher, Newport Primary School

                                                  #6: Flexible

"We enjoy having the (PE, Music and Spanish) Teachers around as they fit in very well with our ethos. We really appreciate the company's flexibility in providing us with the best staff for the job and accommodating us."

Junaida Bana, Deputy Headteacher, 
Avanti Court Federation Primary School 

                                          #7: Quality of Delivery

“All year long I’ve had terrific feedback from staff in all different year groups about the engagement of pupils and also the quality of PE lessons.”

       Dave Woods, Headteacher, Beaconsfield Primary School

                   #8: Child Centered Approach

“I’m reluctant to recommend suppliers, but I would always recommend J and C Academy. You go above and beyond by putting the needs of children first.”

         Karen Doherty, Headteacher, Drayton Green Primary School

                                         #9: Professional

"You are always quick to answer emails, and always polite and professional. You have worked with us flexibly to sort out keeping (PE practitioner) Wayne on and the teachers always turn up ready and prepared to deliver their PE and Music lessons

     Jamie Maloy, Headteacher, Viking Primary School

           #10: Enthusiastic Teachers

“We love Music Teacher Adrienne’s enthusiasm and hardworking nature. The children absolutely adore her!” 

        Lavinia Spong, Headteacher, 
St James the Great RC Primary & Nursery School

#11: Proactive

“Thanks for being so proactive regarding quality assurance of the teachers you place in our schools…. Thanks also to Jazz Rose for attending so many of our school events.”

        Lisa McIntyre, Headteacher, Dawlish Primary School

    #12: Continual Career Development

“J and C Academy are not a supply agency. They invest a lot in to their teachers. Their strength is they continually train their teachers on the best classroom practice and current changes.”

    Clare Wash, Headteacher, Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School

If your school(s) would benefit 

from a partnership with 

J and C Academy, 

simply contact our friendly team on:

E: alex@jandcacademy.com  

T: 0203 291 4387