This document summarizes the key changes to the teacher appraisal process in the UK beginning in September 2012. It notes that performance will now be assessed against revised teaching standards. Objectives must be specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and time-bound. The appraisal period will run for 12 months and involve setting objectives, observations, feedback and an annual assessment of performance against objectives and standards. It provides examples of good and poor objectives and outlines the timeframe for implementing the new appraisal process.

1. Appraisal 2012-13

2. Appraisal and Union Action
This afternoon about the process
Extraordinary staff meeting for
teachers next Wednesday
(3.20pm) to look at how we move
forward w.r.t. union action.

3. New Regulations came into being
September 2012
 Renaming-Performance Management -Appraisal
 DfE Model Policy was a joint one for Appraisal and
Capability
 Ribblesdale/Lancashire separated the two
 Many similarities to PM

4. Differences
 Performance will be assessed against the revised TEACHERS’
STANDARDS (2012 teachers standards , Post Threshold
Standards 2011 and Leadership Standards 2011)
 These standards set a benchmark against which performance is
assessed.
 To be used to set objectives/targets for future performance-no
limit on number but minimum of three for Ribblesdale
 Schools will be able to decide how much observation is
necessary-NUT/NASUWT national action aimed at limiting to
3hrs of any form of observation

5. Differences
 Review period dates are not specified
 The regulations have been simplified - are less prescriptive
(removal of the time limits for recording of plans)
 OfSTED will track objectives to CPD provision
 OfSTED can triangulate their observations to performance
assessed in appraisal reviews-have stated they will look at
quality of teaching and pay progression??? How??

6. The appraisal process
 Period runs for 12 months (11 months for 1st cycle)
 The head teacher needs to ensure all other teachers are
appraised and ensures consistency of standards
 The objectives and performance need to link with improving
educational provision
 The teacher should be informed of the standards their
performance will be assessed against Teachers’ Standards.
Post Threshold Standards or Leadership Standards
 Moderation/quality assurance process should take place to
ensure objectives consistent across teachers with similar
roles/levels of experience
 Objectives should be SMART – Specific, Measurable,
Achievable, Realistic and Time-bound

7. Example 1 of objective
Here is a poor example….
To use ICT more as part of your lessons

8. Example 2 of objective
By July 2013, use 3 different forms of ICT in your schemes of work
in your subject area for key stage 3 lessons, demonstrated through
planning, delivery and work sampling
 Specific States what the teacher is required to do eg to use 3 different
forms of ICT in schemes of work for their subject area for key stage 3 lesson
 Measurable States how you will know if you have achieved it (you will be
able to check their planning, what they have delivered (through observation)
and in work sampling
 Achievable Gives teacher the opportunity to develop the work and within
subject area
 Realistic The teacher is able to achieve this as has the time to do it
 Time-bound To be achieved by July 2013

9. Getting the most out of appraisal
Reviewing performance involves:
 Setting objectives correctly
 Observation
 Development and support
 Feedback
 No surprises!
 Ongoing dialogue – don’t leave it to the final
assessment

10. The annual assessment
The appraisal report will include:
 Teacher’s objectives
 Assessment of performance against objectives
and teachers’ standards
 Assessment of teacher’s development needs
and any action
 Recommendation on pay (where relevant)-UPS
& Leadership Spine

11. Timeframe
 All reviews for 2011-12 should be completed by 26th October
and with line managers (forward copies to Charlotte). This
will be the last time this documentation is used
 November 12th new online forms for appraisal go live
 Friday November 30th all new targets are set via online
system
 October 2013 targets reviewed and new ones entered onto
system.

12. Questions?