Appraisal is a key process for aligning the work of individuals with the development plans for the whole school. It focuses on both the individual and their performance at work as well as the key issues faced by the school.
A good practice guide for conducting appraisals can be found in the list of documents shown on the right.
Separate processes exist for teaching staff and for support staff.
Teaching Staff
The Teachers’ Appraisal Policy can be found in the list of documents shown on the right. This policy is based the DfE model and has been developed for use by Croydon schools in discussion with the Teachers Professional Associations. This was updated in November 2024 to reflect he removal of Performance Related Pay.
For schools that purchase the Employee Relations package a model teacher appraisal form to compliment the Teachers Appraisal Policy can be obtained by contacting your HR Consultant.
Guidance on pay progression for ECTs can be found in the list of documents shown on the right.
The guidance produced by the Rewards and Incentives Group for The Education (School Teacher Performance Management) (England) Regulations 2006 can be found in the list of documents shown on the right.
The following information can be found in the list of documents shown below:
Teachers’ standards from the DfE
Further information from the DfE regarding the Teachers’ standards
Information from the DfE on how the Teachers’ standards will be used
Myths and facts from the DfE regarding the Teachers’ standards
Support Staff
Following the Employment Based Cost Review, all support staff in Croydon community schools should receive an annual appraisal under the Performance, Development and Competency Scheme (PDCS) or a similar scheme which has objectives, competencies and ratings of performance. Other schools may also choose to use the PDCS scheme.
