2.4 NAG 2.4 Principal’s Appraisal

9.8.2018

P & P No: 2.4

Purposes:

To release the full potential of the individuals within Arahunga which may involve:

Assisting good leaders become better leaders
Assisting good teachers become better teachers
Focusing the professional work, learning and development of team members on student achievement
Ensuring that there are opportunities for critical reflection on improving practice
Ensuring there is support for staff learning
To guide the improvement of the learning and achievement of students
Continued personal learning, upskilling and networking

Guidelines:

The principal’s appraisal should be carried out by an outside Appraiser, chosen in consultation with the principal.
This appraisal should in addition contain a questionnaire of the appraisal process. This is where, as part of the process, a number of people who are in a range of different professional relationships to the principal are asked for their input within the process with a particular focus on the Senior Management Team and Board of Trustees.
Kiwi Leadership for Principals: Principals as Education Leaders should be incorporated in to the appraisal process.
The principal’s appraisal will usually be related to the goals set within the appropriate time period’s Development Plan.
It should be acknowledged in the process that the size and scope of Arahunga’s operations are such that individuals may not be directly managed by the Principal themselves.

Review schedule: Within 3 years