The appraisal cycle5

1

Subject to paragraphs (2), (3) and (4), the appraisal cycle for each school teacher shall be a continuous period of two years.

2

If the school teacher moves to a post in another school or to a new post as a head teacher, the appraisal cycle shall begin again.

3

If the school teacher moves to a new post in the same school the headteacher may determine that the appraisal cycle shall begin again.

4

If the school teacher becomes an acting head teacher the appraising body may determine that —

a

the appraisal cycle shall begin again; and

b

the school teacher shall be appraised as a head teacher.