Objectives define what you will be working towards and are used at the end of the appraisal cycle to consider how well a member of staff has performed over the last year. But how can you ensure that you are setting objectives that not only contribute to improving the education of pupils but the improvement of educational provision and performance too?
There are many different things to consider when setting objectives, from levels of experience and teacher aspirations, to whole-school priorities. So how can you ensure the objectives you set are meaningful?
Objectives should be: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound. First try to picture what the outcome of an objective will look like (specific), then think about how you can convey whether it has been achieved (measurable), and when this needs to be completed by (time-bound).
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