Effective Teachers’ Appraisal and

Preparing for Pay Changes in 2014

Monday, 30 June – Wednesday, 2 July – Friday, 4 July

September 2013 saw the introduction of performance related pay progression for teachers in maintained schools. Schools must set out in their appraisal and pay policies how performance is measured and how pay determinations will be managed from 1 September 2014. Now is the time to refresh your knowledgein readiness for end of year reviews.

The School Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document will introduce changes to leadership pay from 1 September 2014 and we are expecting new national head teacher standards in the autumn term. There are also some changes to teachers’ conditions and allowances which will provide schools with more local flexibility. Our existing model policies for teachers’ appraisal and whole school pay are being updated in light of these changes and will be recommended to schools in June for adoption from 1 September 2014.

It is important to be aware of the changes in light of the focus on performance management during Ofsted inspections.

To ensure you are prepared we are running a workshopon effective performance appraisal processes and to support the launch of the revised policies. It is recommended to governors, school leaders and middle managers who are involved in developing your school policies, setting objectives, measuring performance and making pay recommendations. Three dates are available:

2pm – 5pm
Monday, 30 June / Professional Development Centre, Burntwood School, or
1:30pm – 4:30pm Wednesday, 2 July / Conference Room 1a/b, First Floor, Wandsworth Town Hall, or
1:30pm – 4:30pm
Friday, 4 July / Professional Development Centre, Burntwood School

The focus will be on the practical actions required by schools with real examples and case studies for you to work with and will include:

  • Assessing individual performance effectively
  • Case studies
  • Pay recommendations
  • Appeals
  • Monitoring and reporting on overall performance
  • Pay changes from 1 September 2014
  • Working with the new policies

Demand is likely to be high and places are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment. Cost: first delegate £85, second and subsequent delegates £65 each. For further information and to book, visit TPDonline andsearch course reference SCH14/038, SCH14/039 and SCH14/040.

Governors are welcome to attend this training. A dedicated briefing will also be made available to Governors early in the autumn term focussing on head teacher performance and pay.