Sometimes, the very mention of change stirs fear deep in the hearts of headteachers and school leaders. But in this instance, we consider the forthcoming reforms to performance-related pay to be change for good.
We have been calling for the removal of performance-related pay since it was introduced way back in 2014. Why? Quite simply because there is no evidence – and there never was – that it improves teacher performance or, more crucially, outcomes for pupils.
That some academy trusts have already realised this and have already detached pay from performance is significant because it means that improvements to the terms and conditions of teachers are being driven by the sector rather than dictated by government.
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