New TSC Grades, Job Titles, Job Groups and Salary Structures Plus Requirements For Promotion
The Teachers Service Commission, TSC, has come up with a more elaborate grading system for teachers. The new structure shows the various job grades plus requirements for promotions. get all the details in this post:
Summary of the New TSC Job grades.
| TABLE 1 โ JOB TITLES AND SCALES | |||
| S/No. | TITLES | ย GRADE | T- SCALE |
| 1. | Chief Principal | D5 | T-Scale 15 |
| 2. | Senior Principal | D4 | T-Scale 14 |
| 3. | Principal | D3 | T-Scale 13 |
| Deputy Principal I | |||
| 4. | Deputy Principal II | D2 | T-Scale 12 |
| Senior Master I | |||
| Senior Lecturer I | |||
| 5. | Senior Master II | ย
D1 | ย
T-Scale 11 |
| Deputy Principal III | |||
| Senior Head teacher | |||
| Senior Lecturer II | |||
| Curriculum Support Officer I | |||
| ย
6. |
ย
C5 | ย
T-Scale 10 |
|
| Senior Master III | |||
| Senior Lecturer III | |||
| Head teacher | |||
| Deputy Head teacher I | |||
| Curriculum Support Officer II | |||
| 7. | Senior Lecturer IV | ย
C4 |
ย
T-Scale 9 |
| Senior Master IV | |||
| SNE Senior Teacher โ Primary | |||
| SNE Teacher I โ Secondary | |||
| Deputy Head teacher II | |||
| 8. | Secondary Teacher I | ย
C3 |
ย
T-Scale 8 |
| Lecturer I | |||
| SNE Teacher I โ Primary | |||
| SNE Teacher II โ Secondary | |||
| Senior Teacher I | |||
| 9. | Secondary Teacher II | ย
C2 |
ย
T-Scale 7 |
| SNE Teacher II โ Primary | |||
| Lecturer II | |||
| Senior Teacher II | |||
| 10. | Secondary Teacher III | ย
C1 |
ย
T-Scale 6 |
| Lecturer III | |||
| Primary Teacher I | |||
| 11. | Primary Teacher II | B5 | T-Scale 5 |
Detailed explanation of the TSC grading structure.
| CHIEF PRINCIPAL (REGULAR SECONDARY SCHOOL) T-SCALE 15 | REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT
For appointment to this grade, a teacher must: โ i. Have served as Senior Principal T-Scale 14 for a minimum period of three (3) years; ii. Have satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal and performance contracting process; iii. Have demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor and provide professional support to other teachers; iv. Meet the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution; and v. Meet any other requirements deemed necessary by the Commission. NB: โ Candidates in Asal and Hard to staff counties who have served in the current grade for at least 2 years are eligible. Candidates who are successful in the interviews shall be required to present valid Chapter 6 documents before they are appointed. |
| SENIOR PRINCIPAL (REGULAR SECONDARY SCHOOL) T-SCALE 14 | REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT
For appointment to this grade, a teacher must: โ i.Have served as Principal/ Deputy Principal I, T-Scale 13 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 the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution; and v. Meet any other requirement deemed necessary by the Commission. NB: โ Candidates in Asal and Hard to staff counties who have served in the current grade for at least 2 years are eligible. Candidates who are successful in the interviews shall be required to present valid Chapter 6 documents before they are appointed. |
| PRINCIPAL (REGULAR SECONDARY SCHOOL) T-SCALE 13 | REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT
For appointment to this grade, a teacher must: โ i. Have served as Deputy Principal II/Senior Master I, T-Scale 12 for a minimum period of two (2) 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 the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution; and v. Meet any other requirement deemed necessary by the Commission. NB: โ Candidates who are successful in the interviews shall be required to present valid Chapter 6 documents before they are appointed.
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| DEPUTY PRINCIPAL II (REGULAR SECONDARY SCHOOL) T-SCALE 12 | REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT
For appointment to this grade, a teacher must: โ i. Have served as Deputy Principal III or Senior Master II T-Scale 11 for a minimum period of three (3) years; ii. Have obtained a satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal process; ii. Have demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor and provide professional support to other teachers; iii. Meet the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution; and iv. Meet any other requirement deemed necessary by the Commission. NB: โ Candidates in Asal and Hard to staff counties who have served in the current grade for at least 2 years are eligible. Candidates who are successful in the interviews shall be required to present valid Chapter 6 documents before they are appointed. |
| SENIOR LECTURER I (T-SCALE 12 | REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT
For appointment to this grade, a teacher must: โ i. Have served as Senior Lecturer II T-Scale 11 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 the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution; and v. Meet any other requirement deemed necessary by the Commission. NB: โ Candidates in Asal and Hard to staff counties who have served in the current grade for at least 2 years are eligible. Candidates who are successful in the interviews shall be required to present valid Chapter 6 documents before they are appointed. |
| DEPUTY PRINCIPAL III (REGULAR SECONDARY SCHOOL) T-SCALE 11 | REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT
For appointment to this grade, a teacher must: โ 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. Meet the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution; iv. Have demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor and provide professional support to other teachers; v. Meet any other requirement deemed necessary by the Commission. NB: โ Candidates in Asal and Hard to staff counties who have served in the current grade for at least 2 years are eligible. Candidates who are successful in the interviews shall be required to present valid Chapter 6 documents before they are appointed. |
| SENIOR MASTER III (REGULAR SCHOOL) T-SCALE-10 | REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT
For appointment to this grade, a teacher must: โ i. Have served as a Senior Master IV T-Scale 9 for a minimum period of two (2) 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 the provisions of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution; and v. Meet any other requirement deemed necessary by the Commission. NB: โ Candidates who are successful in the interviews shall be required to present valid Chapter 6 documents before they are appointed. |
| SENIOR LECTUTER IV (TTC) T-SCALE 9 | REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT
For appointment to this grade, a teacher must: โ i. Have served as Lecturer I, T-Scale 8 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 the provisions of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution; and v. Meet any other requirement deemed necessary by the Commission. NB: โ Candidates in Asal and Hard to staff counties who have served in the current grade for at least 2 years are eligible. Candidates who are successful in the interviews shall be required to present valid Chapter 6 documents before they are appointed. |
| SENIOR MASTER IV (REGULAR SCHOOL), T-SCALE 9 | REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT
For appointment to this grade, a teacher must: โ i. Have served as a Secondary Teacher I, T-Scale 8 for a minimum period of two (2) 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 the provisions of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution; and v. Meet any other requirement deemed necessary by the Commission. NB: โ Candidates in Asal and Hard to staff counties who have served in the current grade for at least 2 years are eligible. Candidates who are successful in the interviews shall be required to present valid Chapter 6 documents before they are appointed. |
| SECONDARY TEACHER I (REGULAR SCHOOL), T-SCALE 8 | REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT
To qualify for appointment to this grade, a teacher must: โ i. Have served as Secondary School Teacher II, T-Scale 7 for a minimum period of three (3) years; ii. Have satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal process; iii. Meet any other requirements deemed necessary by the Commission. NB: โ Candidates in Asal and Hard to staff counties who have served in the current grade for at least 2 years are eligible. Candidates who are successful in the interviews shall be required to present validย ย Chapter 6 documents before they are appointed. |
| HEAD TEACHER (REGULAR PRIMARY SCHOOL), T-SCALE 10 | REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT
For appointment to this grade, a teacher must: โ 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; iv. Meet the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution; and vi. Meet any other requirement the Commission may deem necessary. NB: โ Candidates in Asal and Hard to staff counties who have served in the current grade for at least 2 years are eligible. Candidates who are successful in the interviews shall be required to present valid Chapter 6 documents before they are appointed. |
| HEAD TEACHER (SNE PRIMARY SCHOOL) T-SCALE 10 | (Hearing Impairment (15 posts),Intellectual Disabilityย (10 posts), Autism (1 posts), Physical Impairment (2 posts), Visual Impairement (2 posts)
REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT For appointment to this grade, a teacher must: โ i. Have served as Deputy Head Teacher II TSC Scale 9 for a minimum period of three (3) years; ii. Have at least a Diploma in Special Needs Education (in the area of specialty indicated); iii. Have satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal process; iv. Have demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor and provide professional support to other teachers; v. Meet the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution; and vi. Meet any other requirement the Commission may deem necessary. NB: โ Candidates in Asal and Hard to staff counties who have served in the current grade for at least 2 years are eligible. Candidates who are successful in the interviews shall be required to present valid Chapter 6 documents before they are appointed. |
| DEPUTY HEAD TEACHER II (REGULAR PRIMARY SCHOOL) T-SCALE 9 | REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT
For appointment to this grade, a teacher must: โ 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; iv. Meet the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution; and v. Meet any other requirement the Commission may deem necessary. NB: โ Candidates in Asal and Hard to staff counties who have served in the current grade for at least 2 years are eligible. Candidates who are successful in the interviews shall be required to present valid Chapter 6 documents before they are appointed. |
| SENIOR TEACHER I (REGULAR PRIMARY SCHOOLโ T-SCALE 8 โ 3,040 POSTS | REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT
For appointment to this grade, a teacher must: โ i. Have served as Senior Teacher II T- Scale 7 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; iv. Meet the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution; and v. Meet any other requirement the Commission may deem necessary. NB: โ Candidates in Asal and Hard to staff counties who have served in the current grade for at least 2 years are eligible. |
| SENIOR TEACHER I (SNE PRIMARY SCHOOL) โ T-SCALE 8 | REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT ย
For appointment to this grade, a teacher must: โ i. Have served as Senior Teacher II T- Scale 7 for a minimum period of three (3) years; ii. Have at least a Diploma in Special Needs Education (in the area of specialty indicated); iii. have demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor and provide professional support to other teachers; iv. Have satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal process; v. Meet the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution; and vi. Meet any other requirement the Commission may deem necessary. NB: โ Candidates in Asal and Hard to staff counties who have served in the current grade for at least 2 years are eligible. Candidates who are successful in the interviews shall be required to present valid Chapter 6 documents before they are appointed. |
| SENIOR TEACHER II (REGULAR PRIMARY SCHOOL) โ T-SCALE 7 | REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENTย
For appointment to this grade, a teacher must: โ i. Have served as Primary Teacher I T-Scale 6 for a minimum period of three (3) years; ii. Have satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal process; iii. Meet the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution; and iv. Meet any other requirement the Commission may deem necessary. NB: โ Candidates in Asal and Hard to staff counties who have served in the current grade for at least 2 years are eligible. Candidates who are successful in the interviews shall be required to present valid Chapter 6 documents before they are appointed. |
| SENIOR TEACHER II (SNE PRIMARY SCHOOL) T-SCALE 7 | For appointment to this grade, a teacher must: โ
i. Have served as Primary Teacher I T-Scale 6 for a minimum period of three (3) years; ii. Have at least a Diploma in Special Needs Education (in the area of specialty indicated); iii. Have satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal process; iv. Meet the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution; and v. Meet any other requirement the Commission may deem necessary. NB: โ Candidates in Asal and Hard to staff counties who have served in the current grade for at least 2 years are eligible. Candidates who are successful in the interviews shall be required to present valid Chapter 6 documents before they are appointed.ย |
| SENIOR PRINCIPAL (SNE SEC. SCHOOL) T-SCALE 14 | REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT
For appointment to this grade, a teacher must: โ i. Have served as Principal/ Deputy Principal I, T-Scale 13 for a minimum period of two (2) 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 the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution; and v. meet any other requirements deemed necessary by the Commission NB: CANDIDATES IN REGULAR SCHOOLS WITH SNE CERTIFICATES ย ย ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. Candidates who will be successful in the interviews shall be required to present valid Chapter six documents before they are considered for appointment.
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| SENIOR MASTER I (T-SCALE 12 ) | REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT
For appointment to this grade, a teacher must: โ i. Have served as Senior Master II/Deputy Principal III, T-Scale 11 for a minimum period of two (2) 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 the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution; and v. Meet any other requirement deemed necessary by the Commission. NB: CANDIDATES IN REGULAR SCHOOLS WITH SNE CERTIFICATESย ย ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. Candidates who will be successful in the interviews shall be required to present valid Chapter six documents before they are considered for appointment. |
| SENIOR MASTER II (SNE SEC. SCHOOL) T-SCALE 11 | REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT
For appointment to this grade, a teacher must: โ i. Have served as Senior Master III, T-Scale 10 for a minimum period of two (2) 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 the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution; and v. Meet any other requirement deemed necessary by the Commission NB: CANDIDATES IN REGULAR SCHOOLS WITH SNE CERTIFICATESย ย ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. Candidates who will be successful in the interviews shall be required to present valid Chapter six documents before they are considered for appointment. |
| SENIOR MASTER III (SNE SEC. SCHOOL) T-SCALE-10 | REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT
For appointment to this grade, a teacher must: โ i. Have served as a Senior Master IV, T-Scale 9 for a minimum period of two (2) 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 the provisions of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution; and v. Meet any other requirement deemed necessary by the Commission. NB: CANDIDATES IN REGULAR SCHOOLS WITH SNE CERTIFICATESย ย ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. Candidates who will be successful in the interviews shall be required to present valid Chapter six documents before they are considered for appointment. |
| SENIOR MASTER IV (SNE SEC. SCHOOL), T-SCALE 9 | REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT
For appointment to this grade, a teacher must: โ i. Have served as a Secondary Teacher I, T-Scale 8 for a minimum period of two (2) 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 the provisions of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution; and v. Meet any other requirement deemed necessary by the Commission. NB: CANDIDATES IN REGULAR SCHOOLS WITH SNE CERTIFICATESย ย ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. Candidates who will be successful in the interviews shall be required to present valid Chapter six documents before they are considered for appointment. |
| SECONDARY TEACHER I (SNE SEC. SCHOOL), T-SCALE 8 | REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT
To qualify for appointment to this grade, a teacher must: โ i. Have served as Secondary School Teacher II , T-Scale 7 for a minimum period of two (2) years; ii. Have satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal process; iii. Meet any other requirements deemed necessary by the Commission. NB: CANDIDATES IN REGULAR SCHOOLS WITH SNE CERTIFICATESย ย ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. Candidates who will be successful in the interviews shall be required to present valid Chapter six documents before they are considered for appointment.
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| PRINCIPAL (SNE SEC. SCHOOL) T-SCALE 13 | REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT
For appointment to this grade, a teacher must: โ i. Have served as Deputy Principal II/Senior Master I, T-Scale 12 for a minimum period of twoย (2) 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.ย Meet the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution; and v. Meet any other requirement deemed necessary by the Commission. NB: CANDIDATES IN REGULAR SCHOOLS WITH SNE CERTIFICATESย ย ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY Candidates who will be successful in the interviews shall be required to present valid Chapter six documents before they are considered for appointment. |




