This course will be held online.

This course will provide participants with an in-depth understanding of the statutory requirements for Headteacher Performance Management and will include:

• Overview of statutory guidance

• Organisational details of the Headteacher Performance Management process, including the role of the external advisor and the requirements for target reviews

• Exploration of best practice target setting including how these should link to the school priorities, outcomes for students and mental health and wellbeing

• Information on actions following Headteacher Performance Management reviews and the role of the Pay Committee in this process

• The importance of comparing evidence provided against the expectations of the School's Pay Policy and the School Teachers Pay and Conditions Document

• Evidence provided by the Headteacher and how to use it to make strategic decisions on teachers' pay

• Evidence expected for a request to move through the Threshold or Upper Pay Scale

• Challenging requests for pay increases and have a clear rationale for any pay increase refusals

Click here for more information on the services to schools website.