The recently introduced Performance Management (PM) arrangements for headteachers and teachers will replace the existing appraisal systems for schools in England. The introduction of PM places a significant responsibility upon governors strategically, and upon senior and middle managers operationally.

This is a manual for middle managers and head teachers in secondary schools. It offers support and guidance on the new performance management legislation, the practical issues surrounding its introduction and strategies for successful implementation.

The book will include sections on how to integrate PM into the school's other management processes, what roles and responsibilities need to be carried out, and managing the performance of teachers and headteachers. It will also cover the appraisal cycle, setting objectives, classroom observation, and selecting and appointing team leaders. The book also discussed auditing, monitoring, evaluating and reporting.

Dr. Jeff Jones is Senior Education Adviser for CfBT and Associate Director of the Midlands Leadership Centre at the University of Wolverhampton.

Chapter 1 Performance management; Chapter 2 The performance management cycle: planning stage; Chapter 3 The performance management cycle: monitoring stage; Chapter 4 The performance management cycle: review stage; Chapter 5 Coordinating, monitoring and evaluating the school's arrangements for performance management;