Are you a teachers who has been recently employed by the Teachers Service Commission, TSC? Congratulations for this major achievement. Before you report to your teaching station, the TSC should send a letter of employment (Letter of probationary employment).
This letter, also called the posting letter, is meant for all newly recruited teachers after TSC has successfully vetted the teachers’ documents. The letter is sent to the teacher through the station where the teacher has been posted to serve under TSC terms.
In the letter the Commission Secretary spells out the entry level of the teacher i.e Secondary School Teacher II for teachers entering the profession as degree holders. The station where the teacher has been posted and the subjects to be handled are also written on the employment letter. Your starting salary scale is also given on your letter.
TSC TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT FOR NEW TEACHERS
If you are a newly recruited teacher then you must work on probation for a period of not less than six (6) months. In some cases the probation period may be extended if the teacher’s performance is unsatisfactory; at worst, the teacher’s employment may be terminated before completion of the probation period. To be confirmed on permanent terms, the head of institution fills a recommendation form for the teacher that is sent to TSC for approval.
You are expected to proceed to the posted institution as indicated on the employment letter and you are given a grace period of 30 days from the effective date; as stated on the employment letter.
Immediately you report to duty, the Head of institution should fill a casualty and send it to TSC, so that you can be put on the payroll.
The employment letter also spells out the expected basic salary per year depending on the entry grade of the teacher. The teacher is also entitled to monthly allowances pegged on his/ her grade. Allowances that the teacher may get include, but not limited to: House allowance and Commuter allowance. Teachers working in areas classified as hardship get hardship allowance on top of the two allowances. While, those working at schools with differently abled learners also receive Special allowance.
You should be ready to work in any part of the country where the Commission feels his/ her services are required. Additionally, you will have to serve at the initial work station, where the first posting has been made, for a period of not less than five (5) years before requesting for a transfer. Though, in some cases you may be transferred under special consideration from the Commission on such grounds as Medical and insecurity; as may be deemed fit by TSC.
The employment letter is also copied to the Principal or head of institution and the TSC County Director.
Are you wondering on what will make a teacher to receive a regret letter from the TSC? Well. During the vetting process of newly recruited teachers, the Teachers Service Commission, TSC, may reject the application for employment by a teacher. Such a teacher will then be served by a regret letter; detailing the reasons why his/ her employment application has been rejected by the Commission.
Interviews and selection of new teachers is a delegated function that is done at the TSC County levels. Once the exercise is completed the TSC County Director submits the following to the TSC Headquarters;
County Selection Panel minutes duly signed by the Chairperson and Secretary;
County merit list (Appendix IV). Both in soft (Excel) via ddstaffingp@gmail.com and hard copy;
List of all selected applicants drawn from the current merit list (Appendix V)
List of all the applicants who did not appear in the merit list (Appendix VI) with names of absent candidates during the certificate verification exercise;
Duly filled Application for Employment Forms (APPT I) for the selected applicants;
Original statement of confirmation of PTE/KCSE/KCPE results from KNEC for applicants without original certificates;
Certified copies of the following documents in the order indicated below: –
National identification card;
National Council of Persons with Disability (NCPWD) Card (where applicable);
Two passport size photographs;
KCPE Certificates;
KCSE Certificates (include first attempt certificate if one repeated exams);
PTE Certificate;
Primary and Secondary Schools and college leaving certificates and other testimonials;
KRA PIN certificate, Bank form and Bank plate to facilitate appointment on payroll.
Written commitment by the applicant to serve in any county posted to, for a minimum period of five (5) years, and three (3) years in case of North Eastern region;
Panel score sheet (Appendix I) both in soft (excel) via ddstaffingp@gmail.com and hard copy for the selected applicants;
NB: Where names on submitted documents differ, the applicants will be required to submit a sworn affidavit.
WHY A NEW TEACHER MAY GET A REGRET LETTER FROM TSC.
Once the documents have been submitted to the TSC headquarter, a rigorous exercise is carried out that involves close scrutiny of the documents. This exercise takes many days, and this explains the reason (s) as to why appointment letters delay for up to a period of over three (3) months.
Here are some of the reasons why a teacher may get a regret letter from TSC:
If the teacher took lesser units in the teaching subjects at college. TSC requires that a teacher takes a minimum of eight (8) units for each of the teaching subjects.
Except for Technical subjects, in post primary institutions, the teaching subjects must appear in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) certificate. For secondary school teachers, the minimum score for the teaching subjects is a C+ (plus).
If you got a mean grade of below a C+ (plus), for high school teachers, then count yourself unlucky. The Commission will have to reject your application for employment.
Your names should not conflict on your documents. In case of any disparities, it is necessary that you get a sworn affidavit.
Detected fraud; If the recruitment process was flawed at the County level and the ‘wrong’ applicant filled the TSC employment form, then the decision would be rescinded and the right candidate be employed.
These are just but some of the reasons that may make the Commission to reject a teacher’s application for employment.
Every teacher working with the Teachers Service Commission, TSC, yearns for a promotion; that comes with increased allowances, salaries and even new responsibilities. Once promoted a teacher receives a promotion letter which details the new job grade, salary scale and allowances.
The Teachers Service Commission, TSC, introduced the Career Progression Guidelines (CPG) for teachers in 2017. These Career Progression Guidelines outline the academic and professional criteria for teacher career advancement. The guidelines link a teacher’s career progression, to his/her performance and professional conduct.
Under these Career Guidelines, promotion of teachers is subject to the following conditions:
i. existence of funded vacancies in the approved establishment; ii. attaining minimum qualifications per grade; iii. pursuing relevant Teacher Professional Development(TPD) modules; iv. having relevant Experience; and v. giving satisfactory performance.
Promotion of teachers is done in three different ways:
Promotion on common cadre establishment
Promotion through Teacher Proficiency Course (TPC)
Promotion through competitive selection
Promotion on common cadre establishment
This applies to a category of teachers who may move from one job group to another without the need for a competitive selection process or availability of vacancies, provided they meet the minimum qualifications for the grade.
This involves teachers in Job Group J (C1), K (C2) and L (C3). Promotion from Job Group J to K and K to L is done after three years satisfactory performance.
To get the common cadre promotion, all you need to do is to fill the TSC promotion form.
Read more news on the new teachers’ job groups, qualifications and responsibilities here.
In considering the promotion of a teacher under the common cadre establishment, TSC considers the following minimum conditions:
period of time served by the teacher in a given grade (Usually 3 years);
validity of the teachers’ teaching certificate; and
the teacher’s performance of duty.
Promotion through Teacher Proficiency Course (TPC)
This type of TSC promotion covers non-graduate teachers in Job Groups G (B5) and H (C1), who must undertake a Teacher Proficiency Course. This has since become defunct.
Promotion through competitive selection
Promotion of teachers to Job Groups M (C4), N (C5), P (D1), Q (D2) and R (D3) is done through competitive selection. The Commission usually advertises for these vacancies after some time (subject to availability of funds). Interested and qualified applicants are then supposed to apply through the TSC online portal.
Shortlisting of applicants is done at the TSC headquarters. Names of shortlisted candidates for Job Groups M and N and guidelines are then forwarded to County Directors and Regional Coordinators who conduct the interviews at the county and Regional Levels; respectively.
In the latest TSC guidelines, appointment and deployment of of all primary school institutional administrators and all institutional administrators for county, sub county and day (secondary) schools are to be coordinated by the Regional Coordinator.
The regional selection panel shall have the regional director (who shall be the chair), the host county director (secretary), the host county Human Resource Officer and all other county directors from the region.
Similarly, the county selection committee shall be composed of: the county director (chairperson), host sub county director (secretary), the county Human Resource Officer and all other sub county directors from the county.
WHY TSC MAY FAIL TO PROMOTE A TEACHER
The Commission may refuse to consider a teacher for promotion if the teacher has not completed:
two (2) years from the date he was found guiltily following a disciplinary action; or
one (1) year from the date he was issued with an administrative warning.
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The Teachers Service Commission, TSC, issues a deployment letter to a teacher upon appointment. In deployment process a teacher is appointed to an administrative position or a higher administrative position. If you are lucky, you can be deployed to the Secretariat of the Commission.
Deployment also comes when you are posted from a primary institution to a post primary institution.
It is a dream of many teachers to be promoted and deployed by TSC. Not everyone, though, who gets deployed. This is because the number of administrative posts are limited and very competitive.
WHEN CAN A TEACHER BE DEPLOYED BY TSC?
Deployment comes in the form of the following:
When you are appointed to an administrative position;
If you are appointed to a higher administrative position;
When you are appointed to the Commission’s secretariat;
When appointed to perform administrative duties; and
When you are posted from a primary to a post primary institution.
A few teachers get appointment to administrative posts. If you are lucky, then you can be deployed by TSC as a:
(a) Head of institution;
(b) Deputy head of institution;
(c) Registrar;
(d) Dean of Curriculum;
(e) Dean of Students;
(f) Head of Department;
(g) Senior Teacher; or
(h) Head of Subject.
In all the above scenarios, a teacher receives a deployment letter from the employer. In most cases, deployment comes after you have successfully been promoted after an interview process.
There are also a few unlucky teachers who get redeployed by TSC. In this case you will be served with a redeployment letter.
As captured in the Code of Regulations for teachers, the Commission may redeploy a teacher who has been deployed to any administrative position, within an educational institution to perform normal teaching duties where the teacher;
(a) is unable to perform the functions of the office so held;
(b) is incompetent or neglects administrative duties;
(c) continuously posts declining examination results;
(d) has poor financial management skills;
(e) neglects or fails to maintain proper records;
(0 is the subject of investigations for an offence under these Regulations; or
(g) performs any other act that in the opinion of the Commission justifies re-deployment.
Have you been employed recently by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC)? Well. During the recruitment process for new teachers, it is important that you know and understand the documents that you must submit to the employer.
Failure to submit all the required documents (in the prescribed format) would make you not be appointed to the TSC payroll. This will in turn delay the release of your salary. In adverse cases, the TSC may send you a regret letter; meaning that your application for TSC employment has been rejected.
LIST OF DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE BOMs BY NEWLY EMPLOYED TSC TEACHERS.
The Board of Management, BOM, carries out interviews for shortlisted teachers filling advertised secondary school vacancies. This is done at County level. If your application is successful, then you will be required to submit the following documents to the Secretary, Board of Management (who is the Principal):
Duly signed application for employment letter;
Duly signed commitment letter to serve in the school for a minimum period of five (5) years and three (3) years in the case of North Eastern region;
Original and copies of the following: –
National Identity card (both sides);
NCPWD card (where applicable);
2 passport size photographs:
Certificates and testimonials; KCPE, KCSE, ‘A’ Level, Diploma, Degree etc;
Official Academic transcripts;
Certificate of Registration as a teacher
KRA PIN certificate:
Bank Plate;
Duly filled pay point particulars’ form;
NHIF Card;
Primary and secondary school leaving certificates and other testimonials;
Evidence of service as a teacher intern (where applicable)
Acknowledgement of receipt of application for employment;
Evidence of separation from the Commission for those previously employed by TSC.
It is the responsibility of the Principal/Secretary Board of Management is expected to verify and certify all the above documents before issuing the Application for Employment Form (APPT 1) to the successful applicant.
TSC CHECK LIST
Apart from the BOM Checklist, the Secretary, Board of Management(school principal), is required to submit the following documents to the TSC Sub-County Director:
Duly filled and signed Application for Employment Form (APPT 1);
Minutes of the selection panel duly signed;
Completed selection score guide duly signed;
Duly signed commitment letter to serve in the school for a minimum period of five (5) years and three (3) years in the case of North Eastern region;
Primary and secondary school leaving certificates and other testimonials;
Evidence of service as a teacher intern (where applicable);
Acknowledgement note for employment application documents;
Evidence of separation from the Commission for those previously employed by TSC.
You have been informed. The Commission takes submission of the above documents seriously. Omission of any one of these may delay your confirmation of employment.
Are you in need of the current Teachers Service Commission, TSC, 2020/2021 guidelines, marking schemes and score sheets for recruitment of secondary and primary school teachers? Well. You can now read all these guidelines here plus all the requirements for TSC employment.
GUIDELINES FOR RECRUITMENT OF TEACHERS POST PRIMARY INSTITUTIONS (SECONDARY SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES) -2020/2021
1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION
Following the advertisement for recruitment of teachers, Boards of Management are required to conduct the selection exercise for the advertised vacancy(ies) in their institutions.
The Selection Panel will be expected to exercise the highest degree of transparency and accountability, as stipulated in the Public Officers Ethics Act, and TSC Code of Conduct and Ethics 2015. The Head of Institution is required to induct the panel members on the relevant sections of the Act and CORT 2015 before the commencement of the selection exercise.
The TSC County Director MUST ensure that the recruitment process is done in strict adherence to the laid down protocols by the Ministry of Health on containment of COVID- 19 pandemic.
All applicants must be registered teachers as per Section 23 (1) of the Teachers Service Commission Act, 2012. Applicants who are not registered do not qualify to be recruited.
Applicants who apply for confirmation of results from KNEC should give the address of the County Director where they have submitted their applications.
Applicants whose names differ in the certificates and/or identity cards are required to present sworn affidavit on the difference in names.
Applicants who re-sat either KCPE or KCSE examinations (or their equivalents) MUST present certified copies of the certificate(s) of the national examination(s) in question for all attempts.
Applicants will be required to submit their applications to the Secretary Teachers Service Commission through online platform http://www.teacheronline.tsc.go.ke for the institution where a vacancy has been declared.
A LIST OF DOCUMENTS THAT YOU MUST SUBMIT DURING TSC INTERVIEWS
Upon invitation for interview, applicants will be expected to appear with originals and clear copies of the following documents: –
i) National identification card
ii) National Council of Persons with Disability (NCPWD) Card (where applicable);
iii) KCPE certificate or its equivalent (include certificates for attempts if one repeated exams);
iv) KCSE certificates or its equivalent (include certificates for attempts if one repeated exams);
v) Diploma/Degree certificate and official transcripts;
vi) Certificate of Registration as a teacher;
vii) Evidence of service as a teacher intern (where applicable);
viii) Sworn Affidavit where names appearing on the submitted documents differ;
ix) Primary and Secondary School leaving certificates and other relevant testimonials.
The date, venue and time of the interview should be displayed on notice boards at the County, Sub-Counties, Zonal and Institutional offices.
Heads of Institutions should communicate to all shortlisted applicants through SMS (Short Message Service) at least seven (7) days before the actual date of interview. This provision MUST be strictly observed to ensure that all applicants are notified of the date of the interview, venue and time.
All applicants, irrespective of gender, disability, ethnicity or Home County should be given equal opportunity. However, in case of a tie, consideration will be given on the following aspects in their order of priority:
i) Applicant (s) with disability(ies);
ii) Service as a teacher intern;
iii) Preference to applicants who had not been previously employed by the Commission;
iv) Preference to applicants who graduated earlier;
v) Quality of certificates presented i.e. higher aggregate KCSE grade should first be considered. If the applicants tie at the aggregate grade, the subject grades should be used;
The names of interviewed applicants ranked in order of performance during the selection process for each vacancy (Appendix iii) will then be submitted to the Commission by the County Director together with Application for Employment forms.
Applicants who were previously employed by the Commission MUST declare their past employment history and reason(s) for break in service (with evidence in
break in service). Applicants who were previously employed by the Commission and FAIL to declare their past employment shall be disqualified. However, preference will be given to applicants who have never been employed by the Commission.
TSC County Directors MUST ensure that Heads of Institutions confirm online registration status of the applicants to avoid engaging unregistered/deregistered teachers in the selection process.
2.0. AUTHENTICITY OF ACADEMIC, PROFESSIONAL AND OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS
(a)Applicants must present original and legible photocopies of the following documents: –
i. National identification cards;
ii. National Council of Persons with Disability (NCPWD) Card (where applicable);
iii. Certificate of Registration as a teacher
iv. KCPE (or its equivalent) Certificates (include certificates for attempts if one repeated exams);
v. KCSE (or its equivalent) Certificates (include certificates for attempts if one repeated exams);
vi. Diploma/Degree Certificates and official transcripts;
vii. Primary and Secondary Schools leaving certificates;
viii. Evidence of service as a teacher intern (where applicable);
ix. Sworn Affidavit where names in the submitted documents differ.
NB: Provisional transcript(s) shall not be accepted.
(b)The selection panel shall vet each applicant to verify that: –
(i) He/she meets the requirements of the TSC advertisement;
(ii) All submitted original academic and professional certificates, as well as official transcripts are authentic.
(iii) The proof of application for confirmation of results from KNEC has been availed where the certificates are missing.
NB: The onus is on the concerned applicant to follow up with KNEC for the confirmation of results within fourteen (14) days after the interview date.
(iv) Where results have been confirmed, the original statement of confirmation of results MUST be submitted together with Application for Employment Form.
(c) The Secretary, Board of Management shall certify photocopies of the original certificates and confirm to the Sub-County Director that they are true copies of the candidate;s original certificates.
(d) Once the interview process is completed, the results must be communicated to all applicants on the same day. Successful applicant(s) shall be issued with the TSC Application for Employment Form (s).
(e) It is the responsibility of the TSC County Director/Representative to ensure that the: –
(i) Exercise is fair and transparent;
(ii) Successful applicant(s) on the Merit List fill the Application for Employment Form (s).
(g) The completed Application for Employment Form(s) together with other relevant documents should be submitted to the TSC County Director office by the TSC Sub-County Director. The TSC County Director, upon verification and ensuring that all the requirements are met by the successful candidates, will submit the recruitment documents to the TSC Headquarters within the stipulated timelines.
(h) Any applicant(s) who present forged/fake academic, professional and other documents commit(s) an offence; shall be disqualified and considered for deregistration subject to a disciplinary process.
(a) Chairperson, Board of Management Chairperson
(b) Head of the Institution Secretary
(c) Subject Specialist Member
(d) TSC County Director/ Representative Member
TOTAL 4
3.1 SELECTION PANEL FOR SCHOOLS WITHOUT BOMB
(a) TSC County Director/ Representative – Chairperson
(b) Head of the Institution – Secretary
(c) Subject Specialist – Member
(d) PA Chairperson – Member
TOTAL 4
The TSC County Director shall ensure that the Selection Panel is well sensitized to conduct the interview within the COV1D- 19 containment measures as set by the Ministry of Health.
4.0 SELECTION CRITERIA
(a) The Secretary, Board of Management shall present a system generated list received from the County Director of all applicants to the selection panel.
(b) The selection panel shall conduct interviews for those who meet the criteria. The County Director should note any inconsistency (ies), make decision(s) based on the guidelines and advise the applicants /panel and the Commission accordingly.
(c) Applicants shall present themselves in person to the selection panel. The panel shall score each applicant based on the selection score guide.
NB. An applicant whose special need is related to hearing and/or speech shall be allowed to be accompanied by a sign language interpreter.
5.0 QUALIFICATIONS
1. Graduate Teachers
Applicants must have a minimum mean grade of C+ (plus) at KCSE and C+ (plus) in each of the two teaching subjects or two (2) Principles and one (1) Subsidiary pass at College in addition, they must have:
(a) A Bachelor of Education Degree with two (2) teaching subjects.
(b) A Bachelor of Science or Arts Degree plus a Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) with two teaching subjects.
(c) Bachelor of Science with Education/Bachelor of Arts with Education with two teaching subjects.
NB:
i) Bachelor of Education holders with Mean Grade of C (Plain) and C (Plain) in the two teaching subjects at KCSE and have undertaken a Diploma in Education or gone through the A-Level system in the relevant area(s) are eligible.
ii) Bridging/Pre-university certificates for those who completed the course before December 31st 2015 may be considered.
Applicants must have a minimum Mean Grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE or its equivalent with at least C+ (Plus) (or Credit pass) in the two teaching subjects or one (1) Principle and two (2) Subsidiaries at college Level.
In addition, they must have: a Diploma in Education from a recognized Teacher Training Institution.
NB:
a) Diploma Teachers who graduated in 2008 or before with a Mean Grade of C (Plain) and C (Plain) in the two teaching subjects are eligible;
b) Hearing and Visually impaired teachers who enrolled for training with Mean Grade of C (Plain) and C (Plain) in the two teaching subjects are eligible.
3. Technical Teachers
Applicants must have minimum Mean Grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE or its equivalent with at least C+ (Plus) (or Credit Pass) in the two teaching subjects or one (1) Principle and two (2) Subsidiaries at `A;-Level. In addition, they must have:
(a) Bachelor of Education Technology (Bed TECH); OR
(b)
(i) Bachelor of Science (BSc) in any relevant technical Subject (s) /Course; or
(ii) Higher Diploma in a technical course; or (iii) A Diploma in a technical course.
Further, applicants under category (b) above MUST possess a Diploma in Technical Teacher Education from Kenya Technical Teachers College (KTTC) or a Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) from a recognized University.
NB:
1) Applicants whose training is in subjects that are currently not in the Curriculum do not qualify, irrespective of their having undertaken a Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) and/or enhancement. This category includes but not limited to Bachelor of Science /Bachelor of Arts in:
Natural Resources
Meteorology
Forestry
Animal Husbandry
Horticulture
Farm Machinery
Fisheries
Anthropology
sociology
Theology/Divinity
Journalism etc.
2) Applicants with Economics/Commerce/Accounting can apply for Business Studies and those with Social Education and Ethics (SEE) for CRE/IRE vacancies.
3) Diploma Teachers with English/other subjects qualify for employment as English/Literature teachers
4) All applicants must have studied the two teaching subjects at KCSE except for Agriculture, Business Studies, Home Science, and Computer. For those who did not study Business Studies and Computer, one should have attained a minimum of C+ (Plus) in Mathematics in KCSE. For those who did not study Agriculture and Home Science, one should have attained a minimum of C+ in Biology at KCSE.
5) Graduate Teachers should have studied ❑ minimum of eight (8) course units in each teaching subject.
6) Applicants presenting enhancement certificate(s)/official transcripts in teaching subject(s) from recognized institution(s) qualify for employment if they scored at least a C+ (Plus) in the enhanced subject at KCSE.
7) Applicants previously employed under contract and whose services were terminated due to inadequate units in teaching subjects and have since obtained enhancement certificates with adequate units are eligible to apply.
8) Applicants applying for computer studies MUST have taken teaching methods course in the subject.
9) For applicants trained in Special Needs Education, Kenya Sign Language (KSL) or Braille are considered as teaching subjects e.g. Biology/KSL and Geography/Braille.
6.0 VALIDATION OF DOCUMENTS BY THE TSC COUNTY DIRECTOR
The TSC County Directors should: –
i. Ensure that the Application for Employment Forms have all the attachments required;
ii. Vet the recruitment documents to verify that the applicant(s) recruited qualify for employment as per the provisions of the recruitment guidelines;
iii. Ensure that all documents are duly signed as required; including the score sheets, Minutes of the Selection Panels and Section C of the Application for Employment form confirming that the candidate qualifies/merits to be employed;
iv. Compile complaints received and submit appropriate action taken or recommendations to the Commission.
7.0 DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE TSC HEADQUARTERS
The TSC County Director is required to hand over the following documents to the TSC Headquarters:
(a) Duly filled Application for Employment Form(s) together with a copy of the acknowledgement of receipt of application for employment, certified copies of Certificate of Registration as a teacher, academic certificates, professional certificates and all official transcripts, identity card, NCPWD Card (where applicable), Affidavits (where applicable), evidence of service as an intern (where applicable) and two passport size photographs in respect of successful candidate(s);
(b) A list of all interviewed applicants in order of merit for the advertised vacancies in (Appendix (III a),
(c) A copy of the system generate list of all applicants clearly showing those who failed to attend the interview (Appendix III b);
(d) List of applicants with special needs (Appendix VI).
(e) Duly signed Minutes of the Board of Management Meeting;
(f) A commitment letter duly signed by the applicant binding him/her to teach in the station for a minimum period of five (5) years, and three (3) years in the case of North Eastern Region;
(g) Completed selection score guide duly signed;
(h) Copy of teacher registration certificate;
(i) Certified copy of a bank plate;
Duly completed pay point particulars form;
(k) Copy of KRA PIN certificate;
(I) Copy of NHIF Card;
8.0 COMPLAINTS
a) Any applicant who is dissatisfied with the process should submit to the TSC County Director a written complaint immediately and send an email to the TSC Headquarters through, dirtm@tsc.go.ke not later than seven (7) days after the selection process;
b) The TSC County Director should within seven (7) days analyze and address all complaints raised after the selection process has been completed and thereafter inform the Headquarters on the action taken;
c) Where the complaint is levelled against the TSC County Director, the TSC Headquarters shall investigate the allegations and take appropriate action.
9.0 IMPORTANT NOTES
(a) Under no circumstances should the Application for Employment Form(s) be defaced or photocopied for use.
(b) Clarification and advice on issues of qualifications arising from these guidelines, should be sought from the TSC County Directors.
(c) Notwithstanding the decentralization of the function of teacher's recruitment pursuant to Section 20 of the TSC Act, the Commission is not precluded in carrying out recruitment directly from the TSC Headquarters.
TSC RECRUITMENT MARKING SCHEMES/ SCORING GUIDES
Here are the latest recruitment marking schemes;
TSC RECRUITMENT GUIDELINES FOR PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHERS.
Were you recently employed by the TSC and you have been waiting for your employment letter? Well. The Teachers Service Commission, TSC, has released the letters of employment (Letter of probationary employment) to all newly recruited teachers. This is after successfully vetting your documents. The letter is sent to the teacher through the station where the teacher has been posted to serve under TSC terms.
In the letter the Commission Secretary spells out the entry level of the teacher i.e Secondary School Teacher II for teachers entering the profession as degree holders. The station where the teacher has been posted and the subjects to be handled are also written on the employment letter.
Employment terms
A newly recruited teacher works on probation for a period of not less than six (6) months. In some cases the probation period may be extended if the teacher’s performance is unsatisfactory; at worst, the teacher’s employment may be terminated before completion of the probation period. To be confirmed on permanent terms, the head of institution fills a recommendation form for the teacher that is sent to TSC for approval.
The teacher is expected to proceed to the posted institution as indicated on the employment letter and has a grace period of 30 days from the effective date; as stated on the letter.
This year’s newly Recruited Teachers are required to report on 4rth January 2021 but not later than 30 days from the effective given date.
The employment letter also spells out the expected basic salary per year depending on the entry grade of the teacher.
Post Primary TSC Teachers on T-Scale 7 are expected to earn between 419,460p.a to Ksh.524,328 p.a
The teacher is also entitled to monthly allowances pegged on his/ her grade. Allowances that the teacher may get include, but not limited to: House allowance and Commuter allowance.
Teachers working in areas classified as hardship get hardship allowance on top of the two allowances. While, those working at schools with differently abled learners also receive Special allowance.
The teacher is expected to work in any part of the country where the Commission feels his/ her services are required.
Additionally, the teacher will have to serve at the initial work station, where the first posting has been made, for a period of not less than five (5) years before requesting for a transfer.
In some cases such a teacher may be transferred under special consideration from the Commission on such grounds as Medical and insecurity; as may be deemed fit by TSC.
The employment letter is also copied to the Principal or head of institution and the TSC County Director.
MP Peter Kaluma endorses the distribution of TSC employment letters by politicians.
Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma stated that it is irrelevant how teachers are hired, as long as all eligible educators secure employment.
In response to President William Ruto’s Senior Economic Advisor, Moses Kuria, on X (formerly Twitter), Kaluma contended that certain regions have experienced marginalization in teacher recruitment for many years.
“We insist that all qualified teachers be hired — I don’t mind how,” Kaluma expressed.
Kuria had previously criticized politicians for handing out teacher employment forms at events and funerals, labeling the behavior a perilous trend.
“There are numerous brilliant ideas on how to ruin a nation. However, the most prominent in recent times is politicians displaying teachers’ employment forms at public events and funerals,” Kuria remarked in a statement on Tuesday.
“It’s truly unfortunate, especially for us — the beneficiaries of excellent teachers. We have unfortunately fallen to such depths. ”
In reply, Kaluma accused some politicians of having earlier advocated for tribalism in public service.
“You cannot expect professionalism from TSC after hiring all teachers from your area while ensuring that teachers from various regions retire without ever being employed,” he stated.
Recent concerns have surfaced regarding the way TSC recruitment letters are disseminated, with accusations that certain politicians have usurped the responsibilities of the Teachers Service Commission.
On April 20, the Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) condemned the suspected involvement of politicians in the hiring process.
KNUT Secretary-General Collins Oyuu asserted that dedicated and long-serving teachers have been unjustly excluded from opportunities due to political meddling.
During a press conference, Oyuu denounced the TSC for what he characterized as neglecting its mandate and overlooking qualified candidates.
“Never in the history of the Teachers Service Commission have we witnessed what is currently happening. The TSC must function strictly within its mandate. The manner in which some politicians are distributing employment forms is highly concerning,” he stated.
Oyuu further indicated that numerous teachers who completed their training years ago remain unemployed due to discriminatory practices.
Earlier this month, TSC Chief Executive Officer Nancy Macharia dismissed rumors that employment letters were being given to politicians, describing them as media speculation.
She assured that TSC has consistently abided by appropriate recruitment protocols.
“I saw this in the newspapers. It is damaging TSC’s reputation, yet we are the ones responsible for recruiting teachers,” Macharia said while appearing before the Parliamentary Committee on Constitutional Implementation, presided over by Runyenjes MP Eric Muchangi (also known as Karemba).
“You must be equitable and compassionate. The notion of selecting a teacher who graduated college in 2023 while disregarding one who completed their training in 2010 raises more questions than it resolves,” Muchangi remarked.
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