You must appraise teachers annually
This is set out in The Education (School Teachers’ Appraisal) (England) Regulations 2012.
The regulations state that:
- Schools must have an annual appraisal process in place for teachers
- Governing boards and local authorities (LAs) must have a written appraisal policy for teachers (see our model policy)
- Teachers’ performance objectives must be linked to improving the education of pupils
- Teachers must receive a written appraisal report that:
- Assesses their performance, training and development needs
- Makes, where relevant, a recommendation on pay progression
You're no longer required to use a performance-related pay model. Find out more about what this means for your school in our guidance on your teachers' pay policy.