Assessing and recording pupils' progress, both orally and by setting and marking coursework and exams. Participating in meetings, parents' evenings, extra-curricular activities, and pastoral duties. Writing reports for pupils, parents, and professionals. This is sometimes possible Teachers may be able to supplement income through private tuition, national exam marking, teaching evening classes or writing textbooks. Training As from September 1999 a 1 year induction programme will operate in England and Wales but in Scotland the first 2 years are probationary.
Further training is through in-service courses.
There are national professional qualifications for head teachers. The salary data was collected in Feb 99 National incremental scales apply for maintained sector with incentive allowances for major responsibilities and additional points for excellence. Fast track may be available from September 1999. Facilities and resources vary in schools, some being well equipped, others less so. Preparation, marking, meetings and training takes place out of school hours or in vacations.