Performance management

The NEU has produced guidance, including model policies and checklists, to help you with performance management in your workplace, including appraisals and capability.

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Appraisal & accountability bargaining toolkit

Guidance and resources for bargaining in your workplace to secure reduced workload and ensure educators able to develop their professional practice.

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Appraisals

In England, all maintained schools are required to have an appraisal policy.

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Capability procedure

NEU capability procedure sets out the steps to be followed by the head teacher/principal in schools.

Pay progression

All pay progression including onto and on the Upper Pay Range should be automatic and annual.

Model policies

Staff drug and alcohol model policy

The aim of this model policy on staff drug and alcohol use is to provide a framework that schools can adopt to develop a constructive and preventative strategy towards drug or alcohol-related problems among employees.

Classroom observation model policy

The aim of this model policy on classroom observation is to provide a framework that schools can adopt to ensure it is developmental and supportive.

Appraisal model policy

The aim of this model policy on appraisal is to provide a supportive and developmental procedure designed to ensure that all teachers have the skills and support they need to carry out their role effectively.

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