The role of a supervisor requires that he or she be well informed in relation to the performance management process, and wherever possible, competent in the staff members field of expertise.
Supervisors support the development of staff for whom they are responsible.
This process is ongoing and includes an annual review. Each staff member will have a nominated supervisor. This will be your immediate academic line manager unless the University nominates an alternative, or you request the nomination of an alternative supervisor. Your supervisors Achievement Report will contain an upward appraisal component where you will be able to give feedback on your supervisors performance as a supervisor.