The Performance and Career Planning process promotes a culture of continuous learning and career development, applying the principles of growth, feedback and accountability to the way that we work, and demonstrating our commitment to developing and retaining the talents of academic staff. It is intended to be an interactive process designed to encourage trust and regular, open communications.
The Performance and Career Planning process is aligned with our Academic Capability Framework which guides all of our academic activities and processes, including career development, performance review, reward and recognition, promotion and confirmation, recruitment and selection, and workforce planning.
Who needs to complete a Plan?
All fixed term and continuing academic staff.
Performance and Career Plan template
ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AND CAREER PLAN TEMPLATE [.DOCX-76KB]
Performance and Career Planning Resources
Below are links to some helpful resources which will provide guidance when completing the relevant sections of the Academic Performance and Career Plan Template.
ACADEMIC CAPABILITY FRAMEWORK [.PDF-233KB]
RESEARCH EXPECTATIONS [.PDF-118KB]
ISoLT ACTIVITY PLANNER [.PDF-200KB]
The planning process
We encourage you to take the lead in driving your Performance and Career Plan discussion so you get the most out of it and come away with a Performance and Career Plan that you feel invested in.
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STEP 1: Schedule a Performance and Career Planning meeting with your line manager/delegate. (For managers who wish to nominate a delegate, follow the process for setting up a new delegation) |
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STEP 2:Prepare for the discussion by:
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STEP 3: Upload your Plan and updated CV in Employee Kiosk under the Performance and Career Plan menu option, by an agreed date with your manager prior to the Performance and Career Planning discussion.. You can upload one additional document per conversation record if required. |
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STEP 4: Have a face to face discussion with your line manager (or delegate) confirming or amending key points in your Plan. Your manager will summarise the key points online during the discussion. |
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STEP 5: There should be no need for multiple versions of the Plan to be uploaded, because any agreed changes will be recorded by the line manager (or delegate) during the discussion. Nevertheless it will be possible to upload a revised version of your Plan if necessary. |
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STEP 6: Line manager or delegate will approve the final Plan. |
Thought starters
Your Academic Performance and Career Plan should be aligned with your role and the relevant parts of the Academic Capability Framework (ACF) in Teaching, Research and Engagement.
Here are some example questions you may wish to consider when preparing the work plan. Remember that you are only asked to address capability areas relevant to you (these examples are simply meant as a prompt – they are far from comprehensive and are not meant to be directive). Refer to the ACF for more guidance.
Accordion
Guide for line managers and delegates
These guidance notes will assist line managers (or delegates) in conducting Performance and Career Plan discussions with academic staff.
MANAGER GUIDANCE NOTES [475KB]
If you wish to nominate a colleague as an approval delegate, follow the process for setting up a new delegation