Appraisal is a key driver in staff performance and when done well, will support staff in their performance, career prospects and have a positive influence on how they feel professionally.
Mid-year reviews are an opportunity for staff to reflect upon their teaching and performance, share successes and areas in which they would value more professional learning, as well as formally record progress towards objectives. In doing this, school leaders can ensure that their staff receive appropriate professional development.
Effective pedagogy is characterised by regular and focused feedback. This feedback ensures reflection upon practice, measures the impact of learning through performance, and provides a clear pathway to improvement. It makes sense to apply these same principles to professional dialogues. Conducting mid-year reviews as professional learning conversations, rather than to “check how you’re doing against your objectives”, is a positive method in helping staff achieve their goals.
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