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Welford and Wickham Primary School

Staff Appraisal Policy

The appraisal procedures at Welford and Wickham School are designed to:-

  • improve the quality of education for children, by helping teachers to realise their potential and to carry out their duties more effectively;
  • help teachers to recognise their achievements and help them to identify ways of maintaining high quality or enhancing their professional skills, performance and job satisfaction;
  • assist in planning the in-service training and professional development of teachers individually and collectively;
  • identify the potential of teachers for career development, with the aim of helping them through in-service training and, where appropriate, through a change of duties;
  • provide help to teachers who wish to improve their performance, through appropriate guidance, counselling and training;
  • enhance the overall management and development of the school.
RESPONSIBILITIES

The governing body will ensure, as far as is reasonably practicable, that the LEA arrangements for appraisal are carried out in the school.
The Headteacher will arrange for the appraisal of teachers in the school.
All teachers are required to take part in the appraisal procedures determined by the Headteacher and the governors.
Appraisal will operate, and be seen to operate fairly and equitably for all teachers. (See school's Equal Opportunities Policy).

APPRAISAL PROCESS

Teachers
Over the two year appraisal cycle the following will occur:-

  • The collection of appropriate information about a teacher's performance.
  • Observation of at least two lessons.
  • A discussion between the appraiser and the appraisee.
  • Completion of an agreed statement which summarises the main points of the discussion.
  • A separate annexe to the statement which indicates agreed targets which the school needs to consider and any identified training needs.
  • A review meeting in the next year to identify progress.
A teacher is entitled to complain about an appraisal statement within twenty working days of first having access to it. The complaints procedures are set out in Appendix VI of "Recognition of Achievement Teacher Appraisal in Berkshire Schools".

Headteacher
Over the two year appraisal cycle the following will occur:-

  • Self-appraisal.
  • Initial meeting.
  • Observation.
  • Collection of relevant information.
  • Appraisal discussion.
  • Summary documentation.
  • Follow-up and support.
  • Support and review.
The Headteacher will be appraised by two people; one a representative of the Chief Education Officer, and the other a colleague head.
Detailed information regarding the appraisal process is set out in the document published by Berkshire County Council entitled "Recognition of Achievement Teacher Appraisal in Berkshire Schools". A copy of which can be found in the school office.

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