What usually happens
As a member of the pay committee, you receive a recommendation for the headteacher's pay at the end of their annual appraisal (for more on the full process, read our step-by-step guide to headteacher appraisal).
You review the recommendation and, usually, approve it – it's normally pretty straightforward, as this isn't the point where you'd expect surprises.
But if the recommendation from the headteacher appraisal committee doesn't match what you expected, there are steps you can take to carry out your own due diligence.
Check whether your school has performance-related pay
The STPCD no longer requires schools to link pay progression to performance. Check your school's pay policy to see its approach and whether pay increases should be based on performance.
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