Lessons Observations - how many?

[Malbecfan]

Following @Fritata's thread on appraisal, I have an observation question.

I work 0.6 in a lovely secondary school. I have been there more than 10 years, always had good observations blah blah and am UPS3. I normally have one formal observation each year as part of the appraisal process plus a couple of learning walks. I have taken on some extra teaching in a local primary for 2 afternoons per week from September. The Head has emailed to put 3 formal observations in and 3 feedback sessions. Is this reasonable? They are all on the same day at the same time, one per term. I think it's utterly bonkers. I taught a lesson for my interview so they know I can teach - why so many? Is this the norm or is it because I am new to the school? TIA

Most Primary schools I've experienced still follow the formal 3 x year observation timetable for performance management. I've always had one a term, for the past 10 years, as an experienced 0.6 class teacher. Things are just starting to change though, and my current school do 2 observations, and then other PM evidence comes from learning walks, book scrutiny, data etc. So your situation isn't unusual, although it does seem excessive for a teaching commitment of 2 afternoons a week!

I usually work 0.4, in secondary, I have 3 formal observations a year.

Thanks both. It seems I'm lucky in my secondary school. The primary ones are all scheduled for the same day of the week at the same time, so I'm presuming it's the same class. No timetable yet, but maybe that's the norm. Just glad I know the subject as everything else is up in the air...!