How teachers’ performance links to their progression
For teachers employed under the STPCD
The relevant body (usually the governing board) must annually consider whether to increase the salary of teachers who have completed a year of employment since the previous annual pay determination.
You can choose whether to offer performance-related pay or not. If you do offer it, you can only withhold pay progression due to poor performance. If you don't offer it, you can only withhold pay progression if the teacher is in capability proceedings.
Headteachers are not expected to link appraisal to pay progression as part of their duties, but you'll need to develop clear arrangements for managing appraisals, and advise the relevant body on pay recommendations for teachers.
This is set out in section 19 and paragraph 46.9 of the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document (STPCD).
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