This article is based on The Education (School Teachers’ Appraisal) (England) Regulations 2012, the DfE's teacher appraisal model policy and advice from HR expert Ruth Alinek.
The law and guidance applies to maintained schools only, but academies can follow it if they wish. Academies should also check their scheme of delegation, appraisal policy and the terms and conditions in your headteacher's contract to clarify who and what is involved.
Checklist: the full process
This checklist will walk you through the whole process. The chair of the headteacher's appraisal panel can use it to make sure they've covered all the necessary tasks.
Stage 1: before the review meeting
Appoint an appraisal committee or panel, including a chair, and allow your headteacher to raise any concerns they have about the membership Appoint an external adviser to assist with the appraisal process It's not required, but you may want to collect 360-degree feedback from the other governors and staff Schedule an appropriate place and time