Performance and Conduct
Managing the performance of employees proactively is - at its heart - about getting the best possible results for the school or college and for individuals. By focussing on continuous improvement, setting objectives, sharing feedback, reviewing and understanding job requirements and expectations and how these change over time, employees can benefit from feeling more engaged with their work, understand how it fits into wider organisational goals and be motivated to contribute to these. At the same time managers can understand how individual needs and aptitudes reflect or feed into the needs of the organisation and make better plans accordingly: for succession, staffing structures, CPD, strategic priorities and spending plans amongst others.
In addition to encouraging good performance, managers play a vital role in managing employees who are not performing to the standard required. The effectiveness and reputation of the school or college will be undermined by conduct or capability issues which are not addressed proactively and professionally.
This topic collection contains guidance, information and resources on performance appraisal, managing poor performance and managing misconduct. It also includes resources aimed at setting appropriate standards of conduct in certain areas in order that, where possible, misconduct resulting from ignorance of workplace rules is minimised and there is an appropriate benchmark against which action can be taken if necessary.
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Our team run a variety of training courses, to support you in your role and facilitate your professional development within the education sector.
Upcoming sessions this term include:
Breakfast Briefing – ‘How do I prepare for a disciplinary hearing?' 6 March
This briefing is aimed at those involved with management of staff, who are likely to be party to a disciplinary process. This could include Governors, Trustees, members of SLT, SBMs, HR team members or line managers. This briefing will provide an overview of the key practical steps required to prepare for a fair disciplinary hearing, from both the perspective of the Investigating Officer and any Panel/decision maker.
Breakfast Briefing – ‘How do I prepare for a disciplinary appeal?'13 March
This briefing is aimed at those involved with management of staff, who are likely to be party to a disciplinary process. This could include Governors, Trustees, members of SLT, SBMs, HR team members or line managers. The briefing will provide an overview of the key practical steps required to prepare for a fair disciplinary appeal, from both the perspective of the original decision maker and any Appeal Panel.
Breakfast Briefing – ‘Navigating Performance Conversations with Confidence' 25 Feb
This briefing is aimed at those involved with day to day management of staff who are new to tackling performance concerns, may need a refresher or a boost in confidence ahead of a difficult performance management conversation. This could include members of SLT, SBMs or HR team members. The session may also be of interested to Trustees or Governors looking to boost their understanding of the early stages of a performance management process.
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Bespoke Training for your setting
We provide a wide range of group training workshops in the management of human resources as well as whole staff workshops which can be delivered at your individual school or setting at a time to suit you. The content and duration can be tailored to your particular requirements. Please contact hrtraining@judicium.com for further information