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TSC to use performance appraisal ratings for 2016, 2017 and 2018 in promoting one thousand public primary schools’ teachers; Procedure

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The Teachers Service Commission, TSC, will use the teacher’s appraisal performance rating to appoint one thousand public primary schools’ teachers to teach at secondary schools. Teachers who hold P1 certificates and a Bachelor’s degree but teaching in primary schools will garner promotions and elevation to teach at secondary level. Among other requirements, the teacher must have a satisfactory performance rating for 2016, 2017 and 2018.

This comes even as the Kenya National Union of Teachers, knut, continues to oppose the performance ratings. Knut is opposed to the employer’s decision to use the Career Progression guidelines as opposed to the Scheme of Service for teachers in promoting them. If this requirement is used, then some teachers will miss out on the promotions list for failing to update their TPAD details; termly as required by the Commission.

Other Requirements

According to the TSC advert, eligible candidates should meet the following basic requirements:

  1. Be Kenyan citizens;
  2. P1 certificate;
  3. Bachelor’s degree in education with 2 teaching subjects;
  4. Must have minimum mean grade C+ (Plus) at Kenya certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) or its equivalent and minimum C+ (Plus) in two teaching subjects;
  5. Must be employees of the Teachers Service Commission (TSC).

Interested applicants have up to the 30th of August, 2019, to file their applications online.

Successful applicants will be promoted to grade C2 (T-Scale 7) and be posted to secondary schools.

How to apply for the vacancies, online

1). Visit the official online application portal at https://teachers online.go.keke
2). Then, click on the link ‘APPOINTMENT OF TEACHERS IN PUBLIC PRIMARY SCHOOLS’ that has been written in red font. This will redirect you to the E-Recruitment Centre.
3). Now Select ‘Actions’ followed by ‘Apply’.
4). Next, scroll down to the window titled ‘Application details and enter your Surname, ID and TSC Number.
5). Select ‘Yes’ for the question on if you have a P1 certificate. Click on ‘Continue’ so as to load the details page.
6). Finally, fill the form correctly and click on ‘Save’ to complete your application.

Demystifying the Job Group C2 (T- Scale 7)

According to the TSC career progression guidelines, Secondary School Teacher II (T- Scale 7) is an entry grade for secondary school teachers who are holders of a Bachelor’s Degree in Education or its equivalent. It is also a promotional grade for holders of Diploma in Education.

The three basic requirements for this grade are:
One should be: in possession of a Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with a minimum mean grade of C+ or its equivalent, in possession of a Bachelor’s Degree in Education with two teaching subjects; or a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant area with two teaching subjects plus a Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) and having a minimum grade of C+ (plus) in the two teaching subjects at KCSE level.

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TSC transfers 14,613 Principals & Teachers in 2025

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The Teachers Service Commission, TSC, has effected the transfers for 14,613 teachers and Principals who will now report to new schools in 2025. The transfers were effected by TSC in December 2024.

According to a memo from the Commission, a total of 10,934 primary teachers have been transferred. Of this, 189 are deputy head teachers while 1948 are Headteachers. The remaining 8,797 are classroom teachers.

In Secondary Schools a total of 1,316 transfers have been effected with 226 being principals.

Continue reading: How to apply for a TSC teacher transfer online; Step by step guide

The Commission further says that 12,019 transfers will be handled at regional level. While 2,594 inter regional Transfers have been conducted at the TSC headquarters .

In approving the transfers the Commission considered the teacher’s Disability status, Age, health and Gender parity.

The application for transfers is fully done online at the TSC online transfer portal. To check transfer status, a teacher can visit the TSC Online Transfer Portal.

The transfer letters are ready and can be collected at the TSC County offices countrywide upon confirmation by the Human Resource Officer.

Teacher Transfer Process

TSC undertakes the teacher transfers to ensure equitable distribution and optimal utilization of teaching resources. Transfers are handled by specific committees depending on the scope of the transfer: –

  1. County Transfer Committee: Handles transfers within a county.
  2. Regional Transfer Committee: Manages transfers within a region.
  3. TSC Headquarters Transfer Committee: Oversees inter-regional transfer.

TSC Transfer Guidelines

  1. Teachers wishing to transfer must submit a complete online application through their head of institution.
  2. Transfers are granted based on the availability of a vacancy and a suitable replacement.
  3. Transfers are generally conducted during school holidays, except under circumstances determined by the Commission.
  4. Approved transfers require a transfer letter and a release letter from the current head of institution.
  5. The head of institution must release the transferred teacher within the stipulated time and exit them through the posting, entry/exit portal.
  6. Upon reporting, the receiving head of institution must immediately submit an online entry report via the posting, entry/exit portal.
  7. The Commission have the discretion to transfer a teacher whether or not the teacher applies or decline to transfer a teacher upon application.
  8. If a teacher appeals against a transfer decision, they are still required to report to the new school as assigned while awaiting the Commission’s final decision on the appeal.
  9. Once a transfer application is submitted, one can track its status through the online portal. The status options are as follows:
    1. Acknowledged: The transfer request is under review and is pending the availability of suitable replacement or vacancy.
    2. Not Approved: The transfer cannot be processed due to the unavailability of a vacancy or suitable replacement.
    3. Approved: The transfer has been authorized.
  10. For detailed instructions on how to apply for transfer, refer to: How to apply for a TSC teacher transfer online; Step by step guide
  11. Teachers may submit appeals related to transfers within seven (7) days of the date of transfer either to the County Director, Regional Director or the Director- Staffing.
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TSC vacancies for Secondary School Principals and KISE

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The Teachers Service Commission, TSC, is inviting applications for positions of Secondary School Principals and Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE) Director.

Interested candidates, who meet the required qualifications, should make their applications online through the TSC website– www.teachersonline.go.ke so as to be received on or before 14 th December, 2020.

Please note that manual applications will not be considered;

Teachers Service Commission is an equal opportunity employer and persons living with disabilities (PWDs) are encouraged to apply.

ADVERT NO. 2/2020: APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTOR – KENYA INSTITUTE OF SPECIAL EDUCATION (KISE) – (GRADE D5/T-SCALE 15) – 1 POST

REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT

For appointment to this grade, a teacher must: –

i. have served in the grade of Senior Principal (Grade D4/TSC Scale 14) for a minimum period of three (3) years;
ii. be a holder of Bachelor of Education (SNE option) or a Bachelor of Education plus Diploma in Special Needs Education(SNE);
iii. have a Master’s degree in a relevant area;
iv. have served as Deputy Director Finance and Administration (KISE)/Deputy Director
Academic and Students welfare (KISE) or Senior Principal in any public institution;
v. have satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal and performance contracting process; and
vi. meet the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution.

REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICATION

Applicants shall be required to upload the following documents during applications:

a. Letter of appointment to the current grade;
b. Letter of appointment/deployment to the current responsibility;
c. Certificate of Good Conduct from Director of Criminal Investigations;
d. Clearance Certificate by Higher Education Loans Board (HELB);
e. Clearance Application from Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC);
f. Clearance Certificate from a Credit Reference Bureau;
g. Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA);
h. Highest academic certificate.

ADVERT NO. 3/2020: APPOINTMENT OF CHIEF PRINCIPAL – (GRADE D5/T- SCALE 15) – 200 POSTS

REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT

For appointment to this grade, a teacher must: –

i. have served in the grade of Senior Principal (Grade D4/TSC Scale 14) for a minimum period of three (3) years;
ii. be a holder of Bachelor of Education or Bachelor of Science or Arts Degree plus a Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE);
iii. be currently serving as Principal in national or extra county schools;
iv. have satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal and performance contracting process; and
v. meet the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution.

NB: Masters Degree in a relevant area will be an added advantage.

REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICATION.

Applicants shall be required to upload the following documents during applications:

a. Letter of appointment to the current grade;
b. Letter of appointment/deployment to the current responsibility;
c. Certificate of Good Conduct from Director of Criminal Investigations;
d. Clearance Certificate by Higher Education Loans Board (HELB);
e. Clearance Application from Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC);
f. Clearance Certificate from a Credit Reference Bureau;
g. Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA);
h. Highest academic Certificate.

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ADVERT NO. 4/2020: APPOINTMENT OF SENIOR PRINCIPAL – (GRADE D4/TSCALE 14) 300 POSTS

REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT

For appointment to this grade, a teacher must: –

i. have served in the grade of Principal (Grade D3/TSC Scale 13) for a minimum period of three (3) years;
ii. be a holder of Bachelor of Education or Bachelor of Science or Arts Degree plus a Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE);
iii. be currently serving as Principal in national, extra county and county schools;
iv. have satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal and performance contracting process; and
v. meet the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution.

NB: Master’s Degree in a relevant area will be an added advantage

REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICATION.

Applicants shall be required to upload the following documents during applications:

a. Letter of appointment to the current grade;
b. Letter of appointment/deployment to the current responsibility;
c. Certificate of Good Conduct from Director of Criminal Investigations;
d. Clearance Certificate by Higher Education Loans Board (HELB);
e. Clearance Application from Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC);
f. Clearance Certificate from a Credit Reference Bureau;
g. Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA);
h. Highest academic Certificate

IMPORTANT NOTES FOR APPLICANTS

1. Applicants are advised to give accurate information while making their applications.
2. Those who give false information regarding their credentials and qualifications will be automatically disqualified.
3. For duties and responsibilities of the advertised posts, applicants should refer to the CAREER PROGRESSION GUIDELINES FOR TEACHERS (2018), available on the TSC Website (www.tsc.go.ke).

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TSC advertised Promotion Vacancies 2024/2025- Requirements & how to apply

Here is a list of all the advertised TSC promotions vacancies plus their requirements and how to apply.

Pursuant to its mandate, the Commission invites applications from suitably qualified teachers for the following posts in line with the Career Progression Guidelines.

S/No Advert No. Advert Name T-

Scale

 Grade Posts
1. 01/2024 Principal (Post Primary) 13 D3 755
2. 02/2024 Deputy PrincipalIII (PostPrimary) 11 D1 816
3. 03/2024 Head-Teacher (Primary) 10 C5 1,208
4. 04/2024 Deputy Headteacher II (Primary) 9 C4 2,911
    TOTAL   5,690

Interested candidates, who meet the required qualifications, should submit their applications online through the TSC portal–www.teachersonline.go.ke to be received latest 18th November, 2024 at Midnight.

Manual applications shall not be considered.

Teachers Service Commission is an equal opportunityemployer and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

NB:

  • Candidates who are successful in their interviews shall be required to present valid Chapter 6 documents before they are appointed.
  • Successful candidates will be posted where the vacancies exist.

Key Vacancies in Administrative Roles

The TSC’s recent announcement lists four main categories of vacancies within school administration, specifically aimed at enhancing leadership at both primary and secondary levels. Here’s a breakdown of the positions available:

  1. Principal (Post Primary)
    • Advert No.: 01/2024
    • T-Scale: 13
    • Grade: D3
    • Posts: 755
  2. Deputy Principal III (Post Primary)
    • Advert No.: 02/2024
    • T-Scale: 11
    • Grade: D1
    • Posts: 816
  3. Headteacher (Primary)
    • Advert No.: 03/2024
    • T-Scale: 10
    • Grade: C5
    • Posts: 1,208
  4. Deputy Headteacher II (Primary)
    • Advert No.: 04/2024
    • T-Scale: 9
    • Grade: C4
    • Posts: 2,911

With these positions open, the TSC is looking to fill leadership roles in both primary and secondary schools across the country. The total number of vacancies—5,690—presents a rare opportunity for qualified teachers to climb the career ladder and assume roles that allow them to influence and improve educational outcomes.

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Requirements for the Positions

Each of these positions has specific requirements, particularly focusing on experience, performance, and demonstrated leadership abilities. Here’s what teachers need to qualify for these promotions:

1. Principal (Post Primary)

  • Must have served as a Deputy Principal for a minimum of three years.
  • Should have a satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal process.
  • Must demonstrate the ability to mentor and provide professional support to other teachers.
  • Candidates in hard-to-staff counties with over one year of experience are eligible for consideration.

2. Deputy Principal III (Post Primary)

  • Candidates should have been in a leadership role as a Senior Teacher or Head of Department.
  • Demonstrated performance and adherence to TSC’s career progression guidelines is required.
  • Experience in an administrative capacity and the ability to support and supervise junior teachers are essential.

3. Headteacher (Primary)

  • Applicants must have served as Deputy Headteacher for at least three years.
  • Strong performance in appraisals and a record of mentoring others are required.
  • TSC requires candidates who have shown initiative in supporting school administration and development.

4. Deputy Headteacher II (Primary)

  • Requires at least three years of service as a Senior Teacher.
  • Must demonstrate a high standard of professionalism and an ability to support the headteacher in school management.

Full Details of the vacancies

SNo Advert No Name Category Requirements Vacancies start date end date Status Actions
1 01/2024 PRINCIPAL (POST PRIMARY) T-SCALE 13 NONE REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT

For appointment to this grade, a teacher must: –

i. Have served as Deputy Principal II/Senior Master I, T-Scale 12 for a minimum period of six (6) Months;

ii. Have obtained a satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal process;

iii.Have demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor and provide professional support to other teachers; and

iv. Meet any other requirement deemed necessary by the Commission.

 

 755 2024-11-12 2024-11-18 Online
2 02/2024 DEPUTY PRINCIPAL III (POST PRIMARY) T-SCALE 11 NONE REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT

For appointment to this grade, a teacher must: –

i.Have served as Senior Master III T-Scale 10 for a minimum period of three (3) years;

ii.Have obtained a satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal process;

iii.Have demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor and provide professional support to other teachers;

iv. Meet any other requirement deemed necessary by the Commission.

 816 2024-11-12 2024-11-18 Online
3 03/2024 HEAD TEACHER (PRIMARY), T-SCALE 10 NONE REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT

For appointment to this grade, a teacher must: –

i.Have served as Deputy Head Teacher II TSC Scale 9 for a minimum period of three (3) years;

ii.Have satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal process;

iii.Have demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor and provide professional support to other teachers; and

iv. Meet any other requirement the Commission may deem necessary.

 

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4 04/2024 DEPUTY HEAD TEACHER II (PRIMARY) T-SCALE 9 NONE REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT

For appointment to this grade, a teacher must: –

i. Have served as Senior Teacher I T- Scale 8 for a minimum period of three (3) years;

ii.Have satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal;

iii.Have demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor and provide professional support to other teachers; and

iv. Meet any other requirement the Commission may deem necessary.

 

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12,000 new teachers to be hired as TSC promotes 55,000

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The Teachers Service Commission, TSC, will be hiring 12,000 new teachers ahead of the January 2021 full reopening of schools. Under the Economic Stimulus Programme, the commission was allocated Sh2.4 billion funds to engage 12,000 interns.

According to TSC Boss Dr. Nancy Macharia, recruiting the additional 12,000 teachers will bring to 23,574, the total number of teacher interns hired since last year.

In the current financial year, the commission received a budget of Sh2.5 billion to employ 5,000 teachers on Permanent and Pensionable terms.

In a report tabled by Dr. Macharia during a two-day consultative forum with National Assembly Education Committee this week,  TSC requires Sh17 billion to hire about 26,000 teachers to address staffing gaps in secondary schools. An additional Sh8.1 billion will be required annually to hire 12,500 teachers to plug the normal shortage. The situation is worsened by current Covid 19 pandemic and the 100 percent transition policy.

Macharia says her target to enroll 12,500 new teachers yearly has not been met due to inadequate budgetary provisions. She added that under normal staffing, the commission needed 50,504 teachers to support the existing staff establishment.

The Commission is also set to train close to 118,000 teachers next month on the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) at a cost of Sh1 billion. See details on this training here.

“The commission intends to prepare teachers for eventual re-opening of schools through training, capacity building, sensitization and induction programmes,” She added.

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Teacher promotions.

TSC says about 55,000 teachers have been promoted this year. Another 3,900 are scheduled for interviews. Similarly, 460 teachers have already been interviewed and their letters are on the way.

The Legislators wants the Commission to come up with a clear policy in promoting teachers in order to avoid situations where most stagnate in same job grades for long. But, Macharia was quick to point out that budgetary constraints were to blame.

“The criteria used in promotion of teachers include the availability of budget/funds; the existence of vacancies in the authorised establishment; merit and ability as reflected in the teacher’s work performance; academic and professional qualification among others,” she explained.

Dr. Macharia, sought the committee’s indulgence in finding a lasting solution to the challenges faced by the commission, among them; the need to develop a policy framework to guide the employment and promotion of new and older teachers.

Related; TSC TPAD 2 portal; http://tpad2.tsc.go.ke/

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TSC set to promote Principals, Deputy Principals, Head Teachers and Deputy Head Teachers not enjoying new salaries after the CBA implementation

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The Teachers Service Commission, TSC, is set to promote school administrators who are currently not enjoying the responsibility allowances effected in the current Collective Bargaining Agreement, CBA. This will put a smile on the faces of hundreds of these administrators who have not benefited from the increased perks as implemented in the current CBA. Via an internal memo by Acting Director (Staffing) Rita Wahome and dated 13th September, 2019, the commission has instructed select regional directors to submit data on the effected teachers from their regions so as appropriate affirmative action can be taken.

The affected areas are: Rift Valley (Baringo–Baringo North, Marigat, East Pokot & Tiaty, Samburu, Kajiado – Mashuru, Loitokitok, Kajiado West & Kajiado Central, Narok– South, East, West and North, and West Pokot) NORTH EASTERN -(Garissa, Mandera, Marsabit, Turkana, Wajir) EASTERN  (Isiolo, Kitui, Machakos) COASTKilifi, Kwale, Lamu, Tana River) and NYANZA (Homabay – Suba & Mbita).

RegionSpecific areas
Rift Valley
Baringo–Baringo North, Marigat, East Pokot and Tiaty, Samburu, Kajiado – Mashuru, Loitokitok, Kajiado West and Kajiado Central, Narok– South, East, West and North, and West Pokot

North Eastern
Garissa, Mandera, Marsabit, Turkana, Wajir
EasternIsiolo, Kitui, Machakos
CoastKilifi, Kwale, Lamu, Tana River
NyanzaHomabay – Suba & Mbita

 

According to the Memo, the Commission requires data for the following;

  1. All Principals serving in Grade ‘D1’ (Job groups “M) and Grade ‘C3‘ (job group ‘L) deployed to perform the duties of Principals in ASAL areas after the implementation of the Policy on Appointment and Deployment of Institutional Administrators;
  2. Deputy Principals, Grade ‘C3‘ (Job group ‘L) assigned to perform the duties of Deputy Principals on affirmative action before the Policy came into effect and after;
  3. Head teachers in Grade ‘C3′ (Job group ‘L) deployed to perform duties of Head-teachers after the policy came into effect;
  4.  Deputy Head teachers serving in Grade ‘C3‘ & ‘C2‘ (Job group ‘L’ & ‘K’ respectively) deployed to perform duties of deputy head teachers after the policy came into effect.

NOTE: The above are administrators who were not converted as administrators after the CBA.

Regional directors will submit the data through the email; [email protected] in the following format by 17th September, 2019.

S/no

Name of the teacher

TSC No.

Job group

Institution

County

Remarks

1

–

–

–

–

–

–

2

–

–

–

–

–

–

Masters Requirement

The Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers, KUPPET, has already written to TSC to protest a requirement that one must have a Masters degree to be promoted to be an  administrator. According to the Union such a requirement should only be an added advantage and not a mandatory selection criterion. KUPPET is at the same time agitating for the appointment of administrators currently serving on acting capacity.

A move by the Commission not to advertise vacancies for other administrative posts like Senior Teacher (for Primary Schools)  and Master (Secondary schools) has not been received well by teachers. TSC is yet to advertise the posts three years after it created them under the Career Progression Guidelines. Most schools have teachers in acting capacities but who are not recognized by the Commission and thus do not get responsibility perks as heads and their deputies do. Currently, the Commission has only advertised a handful vacancies for Principals, Deputy Principals, Head Teachers and Deputy Heads.

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TSC promotes 25,252 teachers amid protest over criteria used.

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TSC promotes 25,252 teachers amid protest over criteria used.

The release of the interview results follows Kenya Secondary School Heads Association’s protest against a promotion criteria, which they called unjust to certain instructors, and their request that the TSC suspend it, by only two weeks.

The school principals argued to the National Assembly and the commission that the TSC’s quota system for teacher promotions disadvantages areas with a greater concentration of qualified candidates.

The vacancies were posted by the TSC late last year, and interviews were held early this year. The TSC website has the list.

The promoted teachers include 19,943 others who were advertised in December and 5,690 who applied for promotions that were advertised in November 2024.

This means that 381 positions remain unfilled. The commission had requested Sh2 billion for teacher promotion but had only received Sh1 billion.

Moses Nthurima, the acting secretary-general of the Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (Kuppet), called for the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) to retract the list as soon as it was posted on its website, claiming that opportunities had been unfairly distributed among the counties.

The union contends that the distribution procedure neglected to take into account variations in teacher populations, thus disadvantaging teachers in densely populated regions.

When it organized a nationwide teachers’ strike in August 2024, one of Kuppet’s complaints was the promotion of teachers.

Ms. Macharia received a letter from Jeremiah Ndombi, the clerk of the National Assembly, dated March 28, 2025, in which he stated that the topics to be discussed included the TSC’s long-term plan for promoting teachers in a transparent, merit-based, and equitable manner, as well as financial sustainability, affirmative action, equity, and regional balance in promotions.

A comprehensive report on teachers promoted over the past three years, including the categories and areas of those promotions, is anticipated from the TSC. Also up for discussion are adherence to legal frameworks and contracts with teachers’ unions.

The letter asks, “What measurable impact has the delay in promotions had on teacher morale, retention, and overall education quality?”

In response to the release of the list, Kuppet officials charged that the vacancy allocation for promotions was biased and ignored differences in teacher populations, which put teachers in more populated areas at a disadvantage. This resulted in a skewed system that disregarded merit and workload distribution.

“Such equal distribution is intrinsically erroneous and puts instructors in high-density regions at a disadvantage due to the differences in staffing levels nationwide.” Some counties have over 11,000 teachers, while others have just 1,000. Therefore, the populous counties will be less impacted when you evenly distribute those slots. Such equitable distribution is intrinsically incorrect given the variation in workforce numbers throughout the nation and the fact that unsafe instructors are working in high-population areas, according to Moses Nthurima, acting secretary-general of Kuppet.

“We demand that the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) retracts the released list of promotions and revises it to guarantee a more fair process,” he continued. He gave a speech at a press conference held at the Nairobi union headquarters.

The union further charged the TSC with political interference in the promotion process, claiming that some areas seem to have been preferred while others are still suffering from stagnation brought on by intense competition. They contend that the pro-rata promotion policy, which has been in place for a long time, has been inequitably enforced and needs to be reevaluated.

“This suggests that the TSC was established under the influence of politics. The commission is no longer autonomous since it may be influenced to approve important promotions, which are few and extremely sought after. The strong implication is that, due to fierce competition among equally sized counties, teachers in smaller counties who receive preferential treatment and their counterparts in more populated counties are being ignored. He stated that the released promotion list seems manipulated, with promotions being repeated numerous times to give the impression that the procedure is being conducted correctly.

Mr. Nthurima criticized the government’s insufficient financing of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education and expressed worry about its management.

The union claims that just a handful of national schools are adequately equipped to teach STEM subjects, leaving students in county and sub-county schools at a disadvantage.

“Simply because most schools lack resources, we cannot endorse a system that disregards STEM education.” “If we want to achieve industrialisation by 2030, the government must take education financing seriously,” he stated.

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TSC- Who qualifies to apply for the advertised promotion vacancies

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Are you wondering who is to apply for the advertised TSC promotion vacancies? The Teachers Service Commission, TSC, has advertised about 15,000 vacancies for promotions of teachers.

To qualify for the vacancies you be must be serving under the Career Progression Guidelines (CPG). You must also be having satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal (current administrators and classroom teachers) and performance contracting process (current administrators only) for the last three years.

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WHO QUALIFIES TO APPLY FOR THE ADVERTISED TSC PROMOTION VACANCIES?

Each of the advertised posts has own requirements. In case you are doubting your qualification status, then kindly go through the table below;

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Teachers’ job stagnation- TSC & unions move to address promotions

Promotion of teachers could be headed for reforms as TSC and Unions embark on a plan to address job stagnation in the profession

Among the proposed changes is the removal of job group B5 the entry level grade for primary school teachers.

It also emerged that job group C5 which applies to secondary school teachers serving as senior master 111,may also be scrapped
Teachers in this category often act as deputy principals when vacancies arise.

The reforms also proposed annual salary increments for Chief Princpals in secondary schools once they reach the highest job group.

If adopted, the changes will streamline teachers carreer progression and address stagnation in promotions.

The least paid teachers,who currently earns sh.23,830 in job group B5,would start at Sh.29,787 which is the pay for teachers in job group C1.

Also proposed is de-tangle teacher promotions from administration roles.

Primary school heads may also benefit with a proposal to expand their promotion ceiling to match that of secondary school heads.

If implemented, the highest paid primary school head,who now earns Sh.96,381,could earn up to Sh.162,539.

More radical proposals to scrap the promotion model adopted in 2018, known as the Career Progression Guidelines (CPG), have been rejected by TSC.

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TSC advertises art competition for teachers, 2019; Requirements and full details: TSC News

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The Teachers Service Commission, TSC, has decided to have teacher trainees in Teacher Training Colleges (TTCs) compete in Drawing Artistic Designs on Patriotism and National unity in response to the Presidential directive on mainstreaming of National Values.

This is in tandem with the provisions of Article 10 of the Constitution which requires state organs to promote National Values and Principles of Governance.

An advert on the competition has been posted on the TSC website and students in the colleges are expected to register by 20th November 2019.

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About the competition

Teachers Service Commission is one of the
institutions charged with the responsibility of mainstreaming national values in compliance with Article 10 of the Constitution. In this regard, TSC invites entries for a competition on artistic expression on the theme: PATRIOTISM OR NATIONAL UNITY.

Themes
1). Patriotism
2). National Unity

Form of expression

The entries should be in the form of either PAINTING, DRAWING, COLLAGE or MOSAIC.

Eligibility

The competition is open to students in Teacher Training Colleges.

Prizes

Winners will be awarded as follows:

POSITION PRIZE FOR CATEGORY 1; PATRIOTISM PRIZE FOR CATEGORY 2; NATIONAL UNITY
POSITION 1 Sh30,000 Sh30,000
POSITION 2 Sh20,000 Sh20,000
POSITION 3 Sh10,000 Sh10,000

Further, there will be special prizes as follows:
i) Art material package for best 15 entries
ii) A TSC branded shield for the college
with most entries.
iii) TSC branded shirts/blouses for all the finalists in position one, two and three.

Submission

Write your Name, Admission Number, Name of College, Phone number and Category in the forwarding letter of your entry.

1). On the composition include title of the entry, Your Name, Admission Number, Name of College, college rubber stamp and signature of the Principal. Phone number at the bottom right hand side corner of the working space.
This information should not obstruct the work
2). The composition should be on an A3 size paper
3). The work should be done by individual students without assistance. The artwork that cannot be authenticated as individual work will be disqualified
4). Entries should be packed appropriately and submitted on or before 20th November 2019 to TSC headquarters and addressed to;

THE SECRETARY
TEACHERS SERVICE COMMISSION
TSC HOUSE and clearly marked ART COMPETITON 2019.

Terms and conditions

i). You are to submit entries in EITHER 1 OR 2, NOT BOTH.
ii) Originality is expected in all entries and plagiarized pieces will be disqualified.
iii) The judges’ decision will be final.
iv). Proof of student status of the entrants shall be required.
v). The competition entries should be from
individual entrants not collaborations.
vi) All entries will be TSC property and may be used for furtherance of advocacy on National Values.

Good luck.

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TSC to set up training institute for teachers, school administrators

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Teachers will soon have to go back to class for refresher courses as the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) plans to set up a school to train all teachers.  A recent research by the Commission shows that most teachers exhibit weaknesses in teaching strategies, preparation of professional records and poor classroom management.

Others show incompetency in handling learners with special needs and weak assessment and feedback skills.

The buck does not stop with classroom teachers only, as school administrators (Principals and Head Teachers) are not left behind, either.  According to the TSC concept paper, some school heads and principals have poor resource utilization abilities. Others are not able to analyse books of accounts, communicate effectively with teachers and parents.

It is on these findings that the Commission proposes training sessions for teachers on classroom management, effective teaching approaches and professionalism.

“The over-arching goal of the Institute will be to enhance the quality of education by providing teachers, assisted by the education partners, with a formal structure for professional support and professional development,” reads the TSC policy document; in part.

In the new teachers’ appraisal system, teachers will be expected to undergo Teacher Professional Development (TPD) by undertaking refresher courses.

Before the Covid19 pandemic broke-out, the Commission had already contracted institutions that will be offering the refresher training programme modules. The new institute will be tasked with establishing procedures and criteria for the probation and full recognition of Teacher Professional Development (TPD) service providers. It will, at the same time, come up with procedures and criteria for the probation and full recognition of Teacher Professional Development (TPD) service providers.

The teachers will be expected to meet the training costs for the modules that will be offered during school holidays. Of importance to note is the fact that the training will be mandatory for all practicing teachers. A teacher who will fail to undertake the short courses would be deemed to have violated the TSC code of regulation and may face disciplinary action from the employer.

Read also; Full details on the new teachers training institute and TPD modules.

Already, Kenyatta University, Mount Kenya University, Riara University and Kenya Education Management Institute (KEMI) had been identified to offer the Teacher Professional Development modules.

A teacher will be at liberty to choose an institution of his/ her choice where to take the TPD modules. Teacher Professional Development will continuously update teacher knowledge, skills, attitude and values encourage teachers’ learning communities.

The good news for teachers is that most of the TPD modules will be available online. “Many components of the TSC Teacher Professional Development programme will be available to teachers online and will be accessed through mobile phones,” said the the Commission, early this year.

The new institute will form strong basis for promotion of teachers through organisation of workshops and conferences and the publication of newsletters, research reports and articles on educational issues.

Other roles to be performed by the institute include to establish school-based support groups that will offer Coaching, mentoring, classroom observations, lesson study/action research, book/journal reviews and collaborative subject mastery development to teachers.

Related news; Full guide to the TSC TPAD 2 portal and how to carry out appraisals

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TSC to hire 12,000 new intern teachers

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The Teachers Service Commission, TSC, will be hiring 12,000 new teachers ahead of the January 2021 full reopening of schools. Under the Economic Stimulus Programme, the commission was allocated Sh2.4 billion funds to engage 12,000 interns.

According to TSC Boss Dr. Nancy Macharia, recruiting the additional 12,000 teachers will bring to 23,574, the total number of teacher interns hired since last year.

In the current financial year, the commission received a budget of Sh2.5 billion to employ 5,000 teachers on Permanent and Pensionable terms.

In a report tabled by Dr. Macharia during a two-day consultative forum with National Assembly Education Committee this week, TSC requires Sh17 billion to hire about 26,000 teachers to address staffing gaps in secondary schools. An additional Sh8.1 billion will be required annually to hire 12,500 teachers to plug the normal shortage. The situation is worsened by current Covid 19 pandemic and the 100 percent transition policy.

Macharia says her target to enroll 12,500 new teachers yearly has not been met due to inadequate budgetary provisions. She added that under normal staffing, the commission needed 50,504 teachers to support the existing staff establishment.

The Commission is also set to train close to 118,000 teachers next month on the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) at a cost of Sh1 billion. See details on this training here.

“The commission intends to prepare teachers for eventual re-opening of schools through training, capacity building, sensitization and induction programmes,” She added.

See also; TSC TPAD 2 form; Offline filling using excel

Teacher promotions.

TSC says about 55,000 teachers have been promoted this year. Another 3,900 are scheduled for interviews. Similarly, 460 teachers have already been interviewed and their letters are on the way.

The Legislators wants the Commission to come up with a clear policy in promoting teachers in order to avoid situations where most stagnate in same job grades for long. But, Macharia was quick to point out that budgetary constraints were to blame.

“The criteria used in promotion of teachers include the availability of budget/funds; the existence of vacancies in the authorised establishment; merit and ability as reflected in the teacher’s work performance; academic and professional qualification among others,” she explained.

Dr. Macharia, sought the committee’s indulgence in finding a lasting solution to the challenges faced by the commission, among them; the need to develop a policy framework to guide the employment and promotion of new and older teachers.

Related; TSC TPAD 2 portal; http://tpad2.tsc.go.ke/

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TSC teachers’ promotions; TSC shortlists teachers, deputies, who applied for administrative posts; sets interview dates

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The Teachers Service Commission, TSC, has released the lists of shortlisted candidates for the various administrative posts that it had advertised in August, 2019. TSC had advertised 6,043 promotion/ administrative vacancies. Of these, 2,310 are for head teachers(T scale 10; Grade C5) while, the remaining 3,733 are for Deputy Head teachers II (T scale 9; Grade C4). Applications were submitted online and Shortlisted candidates have been invited for interviews at varied dates and venues. The lists of shortlisted candidates feature: the advert numbers, TSC Numbers, Names, Teachers’ Stations, Sub-county, Interview dates, Venues and time.

WHAT TO CARRY TO THE INTERVIEWS

Shortlisted candidates will be required to present the following documents during the interviews:

  • 1). Certificate of good conduct
  • 2). Clearance Certificate by the Higher Education Loans Board, Helb.
  • 3). Clearance Certificate from EACC
  • 4). Clearance Certificate from a Credit Reference Bureau
  • 5). KRA tax compliance certificate.
  • Academic and Professional documents
  • TPAD hard copies for 2017, 2018 and 2019.
  • Any other relevant, supportive, document.

For further details, Visit https://educationnewshub.co.ke/category/tsc-news/

For shortlisted Deputy head teachers, they will be expected to carry the following:

  • 1. Original National ID Card,
  • 2. Current pay slip
  • 3. Original Academic and Professional Certificates,
  • 4. Letter of appointment as Deputy Head Teacher,
  • 5. Letter of designation to Deputy Head Teacher II (Grade C4/Scale 9).
  • 6. Analysed individual subject results and those of the institution in KCPE Examinations for the last three years, certified by TSC County Director.
  • 7. Performance Appraisal Reports for 2017, 2018 and 2019
  • 8. Originals of the following statutory documents: –
  1. Clearance from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)Certificate of good conduct from the Criminal Investigations Department (CID
  2. Tax Compliance certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
  3.  Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).
  4. Credit Reference Certificate from Credit Reference Bureci
  5. Any other relevant testimonials supporting your performance.

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REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT

According to the TSC advert, for one to be appointed to the grade of Head Teacher, a teacher must:-

  1. Be serving under career progression guidelines
  2. Have served as Deputy Head Teacherfor a minimum period ofthree (3) years;
  3. Be currently serving as Deputy Head Teacher II TSC Scale 9;
  4. Be in possession of a Bachelor of Education degree or its equivalent;
  5. Have satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal;
  6. Meet the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution;
  7. Have demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor and provide professional support.

On the other hand, one must meet the following requirements in order to qualify for appointment to the grade of Deputy Head Teacher II:-

  • i. Be serving under career progression guidelines
  • ii. Have served as Senior Teacher for a minimum period of three (3) years;
  • iii. Be currently serving as Senior Teacher I T- Scale 8;
  • iv. Be in possession of a Bachelor of Education degree or its equivalent;
  • v. Have satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal;
  • vi. Have demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor and provide professional support to other teachers;
  • vii. Meet the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution; and
  • viii. Meet any other requirement the Commission may deem necessary.