Executive headteacher appraisal

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

Last reviewed on 20 February 2024
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Contents
  1. Role of the governing board
  2. Check your appraisal policy
  3. Appraisal when working in more than 1 school

Role of the governing board

Academies Trust boards are free to decide on their own appraisal arrangements. Executive headteacher appraisal could be undertaken by trust central staff such as the CEO, phase or regional leads, and might involve feedback from local governing bodies (LGBs). Check your scheme of delegation to make sure you're clear on roles and responsibilities in your trust's appraisal process. To find out about