Headteacher pay, appraisal & wellbeing

Find guidance on how to set headteacher pay ranges, when you can give additional payments, and how you should pay those in an acting role. Use our tool to determine pay ranges, including in special schools.

Be 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.

Understand the regulations around appraisal and how the process for an executive headteacher works, depending on your governance structure.

Get guidance on assembling your headteacher appraisal panel, including who to appoint and what's required in maintained schools and academies.

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.

As a chair, be clear on how you can monitor your headteacher or CEO’s wellbeing, and make sure they feel supported.

As a chair, be clear on how you can support your new headteacher and induct them effectively. Download our checklist to help you keep track of what you need to do.