Effective Performance Management and Appraisal (2 hours)

Dates and Venues 

Wednesday 25 September 2024 9.30am – 12.00pm, Newburn Activity Centre

Overview

Ensuring all staff in schools are working effectively towards clear objectives linked to school and academy improvement plans is integral to sustained school improvement and staff motivation and development.

Through education-based examples and case studies, this session is aimed at all school leaders to equip delegates with the knowledge and practical skills to effectively manage all aspects of performance management and appraisal for both teaching and support staff.

Course outline

The session will cover:

• Statutory requirements and best practice for effective management of performance in schools

• What does effective performance management in schools look Effective appraiser/appraisee preparation for appraisal meetings

• Annual appraisals – how to provide constructive feedback and set effective targets linked to school improvement priorities

• Using appraisals and performance management to inform CPD

• The link between performance and pay progression

• Mid-cycle review processes

• The Trade Union position

• How to identify and manage a performance concern within the appraisal/performance management process

• When and how to use an informal support plan under the appraisal/performance management procedure

• Transition from performance management to capability