Managing changes in your school

The transforming world we live in requires schools to not only respond to change but be proactive in leading and managing it.

Schools in an ongoing process of change are often places where:

teaching and learning is the main focus
the whole workforce is involved in making decisions
tasks and activities are undertaken by the appropriate people within flexible working patterns
managing change is a normal part of school life
the school shares experiences and learning with other schools
the work/life balance is acceptable to the whole workforce
all workforce and other stakeholders are aware of the direction of the school

The Training and Development Agency (TDA) for schools have created a five stage change model to support schools in meeting the new challenges, such as workforce modernisation which includes the national agreement and extended schools. The information below is linked to the TDA website:

Remodelling process
A look at particular remodelling issues and individual solutions.

Funding for schools managing change

Process for change
How to make a vision work by working with other schools, organisations and agencies.

How other schools have managed changes
Case studies on the national agreement and extended schools.

Popular questions on change
Answers to frequently asked questions on the national agreement and extended schools.

School improvement planning framework
Details about school improvement planning framework and a link to download the overview and order a free copy.

Local authority information and guidance

For schools who are reviewing their staffing structures the following information is available:

Generic job descriptions for teachers
Job descriptions and person specifications for schools to adapt.

Generic job descriptions for support staff
Job descriptions and person specifications for schools to adapt.

Appointing staff
Guidelines on recruitment and generic job templates.

Pensions information
Guidance on pensions for all staff, teaching and non-teaching.

Pay rates
Information on pay for all staff, teaching and non-teaching.

Personnel handbook
You will need a username and password to access this section.

Performance management
Performance management scheme, forms and policy.

CPD leadership (links to the TDA website)
Integrating performance management, school self evaluation and CPD.

Unions and associations
List of unions and support networks with links to their websites.