It should be an improvement in performance management, but it won't be.
I have no problem with the worst performing 5% being managed out each year based on their appraisal results (including exam results achieved), as similar performance management processes are used by a lot of companies (including at least three of my former employers) to good effect.

This is just a load of government bollocks to try and generate a perception that they are determined to increase the quality of education. The employment contract that most teachers are on won't allow for a "unilateral change of contract" to add performance management without strikes taking place.

The whole idea will have died on it's arse in 2 months time.
( Fucking hell Jeff I am not a robot, Fri 13 Jan 2012, 14:17, 1 reply, 14 years ago)

See also
Academies. They are not now officially teachers
( sporters I’m sincerely gratitude to you, Fri 13 Jan 2012, 14:19, Reply)

Academies aren't teachers?

(Bazongaloid, Fri 13 Jan 2012, 14:20, Reply)

Mrs Cow's school has just changed to an academy
i.e. They are now in essence a private company and thus not subject to the "teacher" rules

In answer to your question though. No
( sporters I’m sincerely gratitude to you, Fri 13 Jan 2012, 14:21, Reply)

But did they sign new contracts of employment when the school changed to an Academy?

(Bazongaloid, Fri 13 Jan 2012, 14:25, Reply)

They should do, the missus' school has just switched to academy status.
Of course, they haven't been given new contracts as yet, although they do have their P45s.
( Davros' Granddad a voice of calm reason in a world of spastics., Fri 13 Jan 2012, 14:28, Reply)

Unlikely due to TUPE legislation
EDIT: May only apply to private companies: www.out-law.com/page-448
( Fucking hell Jeff I am not a robot, Fri 13 Jan 2012, 14:28, Reply)

They have new terms of employment, yes

( sporters I’m sincerely gratitude to you, Fri 13 Jan 2012, 14:28, Reply)

Interesting, I didn't realise that.
So who is their employer?
(Bazongaloid, Fri 13 Jan 2012, 14:31, Reply)

The council still in her case

( sporters I’m sincerely gratitude to you, Fri 13 Jan 2012, 14:32, Reply)

Any new staff
Will be taken on under different (less favourable) t&c creating a two tier system. This new legislation, however will allow the owners of academies to get rid of the more expensive staff more easily.
( tangledupinblue hairy badge with moving eyes, Fri 13 Jan 2012, 14:46, Reply)