Staff pay, appraisal & development

Understand how you’re involved in the teacher appraisal process, so you can stay strategic and fulfil your duties effectively.

Make sure you know what the teacher pay ranges, and teaching and learning responsibility (TLR) payments for 2026/27 are, as well as how your school needs to apply them. Find the pay ranges from the current STPCD all in 1 place.

Be clear on who can sit on the pay committee for maintained schools and academies, and what the rules are for staff governors. Plus, see examples of terms of reference from a school and a trust.

Understand the financial and non-financial rewards and incentives your school or trust can give to staff as a way of showing appreciation. See what you need to consider to stay compliant.