Key facts
- This policy is statutory for maintained schools, under the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document (STPCD)
- It's not statutory for academies. However, the provisions of the STPCD apply to staff in academies who had their employment transferred when their school converted into an academy
- The full governing board must approve it
- It should be reviewed at least annually
- It's best practice to consult with the unions represented at your school about your policy
Legislation and guidance
- Maintained schools: STPCD
- All schools: Managing teachers' and leaders' pay – this non-statutory guidance includes the DfE's model pay policy
What this policy needs to do
Clearly sets out how teachers' objectives will be set and their performance assessed and moderated*. Note that: Objectives shouldn't be based on teacher-generated data and predictions Pay progression doesn't need to be linked to performance – see below for more details Sets out what evidence will be taken into account when making pay decisions, and the