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Headteacher pay, appraisal & wellbeing
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Headteacher pay
- Determining and reviewing headteacher pay UpdatedMake sure you know how to set pay ranges for headteachers, including in special schools, and when you can change their pay ranges. Read guidance on when you can give additional payments, and how you should pay those in an acting role.
- Headteacher pay progression: FAQs This article addresses frequently asked questions (FAQs) about headteacher pay progression. It looks at whether the pay committee can refuse a recommendation, whether pay can be increased without objectives being met, and when pay decisions take effect.
- Paying headteachers above the headteacher group UpdatedBe clear on what your board needs to do to pay your headteacher above the headteacher group salary range, and the reasons why you might do this.
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Headteacher performance & appraisal
- Executive headteacher appraisal How should we appraise executive headteachers? We refer to the regulations on teacher appraisal and relay advice from the Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) and one of our associate education experts.
- Headteacher appraisal: appointing a panel UpdatedGet guidance on assembling your headteacher appraisal panel, including who to appoint and what's required in maintained schools and academies.
- Headteacher appraisal: collect and analyse feedback Download our template forms to collect 360-degree feedback for your headteacher's appraisal. Find out how to analyse the results and what to bear in mind when interpreting the feedback
- Headteacher appraisal: how to use the Teachers' Standards Understand the role of the Teachers' Standards in headteacher appraisal.
- Headteacher appraisal: interim review Is there guidance on conducting an interim review of the headteacher's performance? This article looks at the frequency of interim appraisal reviews for the headteacher and how review meetings are usually conducted. You will also find guidelines from local authorities and procedures from schools.
- Headteacher appraisal: setting objectives UpdatedUse our guidance and examples to help you set challenging, SMART objectives for your headteacher to support their professional development and drive school improvement.
- Headteacher appraisal: step-by-step process and templates UpdatedUse our 5-stage process for your headteacher's appraisal this year. Download our templates and checklist so you know you've met all your statutory requirements and have everything covered.
- Headteacher appraisal: the external adviser Clarify the role of the external adviser, and what they will help you with during the headteacher's appraisal process.
- Headteacher's appraisal: chair of the appraisal panel Be clear on what your role is as chair of the headteacher’s appraisal panel, and use our checklist of the process so you know what has to happen when.
- Headteachers' Standards: summary UpdatedRead our summary of the Headteachers' Standards 2020 and how to use them.
- Pay committee: approving the headteacher's pay How do you know the pay recommendation is right, when you're usually reviewing it with only limited information? Here's what to look for, and what to do if you have concerns.
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Headteacher wellbeing & development
- How to monitor and support headteacher wellbeing As a chair, be clear on how you can monitor your headteacher’s wellbeing and make sure they feel supported – both during coronavirus and beyond.
- How to support a new headteacher As a chair, be clear on how you can support your new headteacher (including in light of coronavirus) and induct them effectively. Download our checklist to help you keep track of what you need to do.