1. Teacher Performance Appraisal 2013-2014

2. What is Appraisal for? For the appraisee an opportunity to:  Reflect on and celebrate their role in supporting the work of the school  Review progress and development and identify next steps For the appraiser an opportunity to:  Identify and recognise good practice  Develop staff to help achieve School Improvement Plan priorities

3. Appraisal should…  a positive experience  take into account a range of evidence (not just focus on the three objectives)  focus on strengths and achievements  support development  address any underperformance  be the appraisee’s

4. Where are we now? End of first cycle under new arrangements  New policies – developed from work with Working Party and consultation with staff  Objectives were moderated and made more robust (mostly strategies and success criteria) New documentation and Audit Tools  Teacher’s Standards  Professional Skills Levels Descriptors  Mid-Year Review  TPAT Review  Being written now, ideally in advance of 10 Oct

5. The Quiz!

7. Review  Opportunity to review performance  Celebration of successes  Outcome for each objective agreed  Look carefully at the success criteria  Ensure that there is clear evidence that can be agreed upon  Clear agreement when objective is not met  Being objective can be a challenge!  Refer to hard facts, figures, concrete evidence

8. Review  If a point of dispute arises – inform AZG as there may be a delay and arrange to meet again  Finally, consider all the evidence and documentation (Audits, Objectives, Mid-Year Review, TPAT etc) before recommending any pay progression  DEADLINE: 3 NOV 2014