Evaluation & Assessment
Performance Concern Notice
A formal notice to a teacher when there are concerns about their performance, outlining specific issues, expected standards, support offered, and review timeline.
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PERFORMANCE CONCERN NOTICE
Teacher:
Department:
Date:
Dear ,
This notice is to inform you of specific concerns regarding your professional performance.
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SPECIFIC CONCERNS
The following specific concerns have been identified:
1. [Concern with evidence — e.g. "Student progress data shows attainment below department average"]
2. [Concern with evidence]
3. [Concern with evidence]
These concerns relate to the following professional standards:
• [Standard 1]
• [Standard 2]
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EXPECTED STANDARDS
You are expected to:
• [Specific expectation with measurable criteria]
• [Specific expectation]
• [Specific expectation]
Evidence of meeting these standards will be assessed through:
• [Assessment method]
• [Assessment method]
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SUPPORT OFFERED
The school will provide the following support:
• [Support measure 1 — e.g. "Additional mentoring sessions"]
• [Support measure 2]
• [Support measure 3]
You are also encouraged to:
• [Self-directed support]
• [External support if applicable]
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REVIEW
A review meeting will be held on to assess progress.
If the required standards are not met, further action may be taken.
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If the required standards are not met by the review date, further action may be taken which could include formal capability proceedings, redeployment, or other appropriate measures.
You have the right to be accompanied to the review meeting.
Issuing Officer:
Teacher Signature: _________________ Date: _________
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