Teacher Performance Appraisal and Development, TPAD, is a performance evaluation mechanism that assesses the performance of a teacher as per the set standards prescribed by the Commission.
Section 52 of the Code of Regulations for Teachers (2015) stipulates that the Commission
shall in administering the performance appraisal system :-
- Require Heads of institution to provide oversight role in the performance appraisal for the teachers in their respective institutions;
- Use performance performance appraisal reports for purpose of promotion,deployment and other rewards as may be prescribed from time to time.
- Identify training needs and take corrective measures in cases of unsatisfactory performance.
- Develop and review criteria,guidelines and tools for performance appraisal from time to time which shall be accessible in the commission website or as the Commission may advice.
How to create TSC TPAD Portal
To create a new TPAD account its simple and easier. Follow these steps:
- Click on https://tpad2.tsc.go.ke/auth/create_account to access the new account creation portal.
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- Click on ‘Create’ Once done.
- A success message is shown and you will receive SMS token on your phone within a short time.
- Enter the Code received via SMS and click on ‘Verify Token’. This completes the registration process.
Adding your Bio Data in TPAD
Next, you need to add your level of Education and subject combination details.
- Add your information: Bio/ Institution Information, Contact Information.
- Select ‘Subjects Combination’ and add your teaching subjects. Select your subjects combinations from the list and click on ‘Submit’ when done.
- Then, click on ‘Level of Education’ to add details. Select your KCSE grade, Highest level of Education and Institution of Study. Next, click on Submit.
ROLES OF THE TEACHERS IN THE NEW TPAD
Each teacher will be expected to do a self appraisal in the various areas, create an appraisal and upload the data online.
ROLES OF THE PRINCIPAL IN THE NEW TPAD
- Inducting new teachers on TPAD
- Capture the new teachers in TIMS
- Activating new teachers on TPAD
- Remove outgoing teachers
The Principal also performs the following roles in TPAD
- Provide oversight role in the performance appraisal for the teachers
- Continuously monitor and evaluate the appraisal process and submit termly reports
- Appraise the Deputy Principal
- Schedule meetings for appraising the Deputy Principal
- Observing the Deputy Principal
- Countersigning officer for all the teachers in the school Arbitration
ROLES OF THE DEPUTY PRINCIPAL IN THE NEW TPAD
- Update the Lesson Attendance
- Register on weekly basis
- Appraise the HODs and teachers
- Schedule meetings for appraising the HODs and teachers
- Observing the HODs and teachers
- Arbitration for the teachers
TPAD PROCESS-STEPS
NEW TPAD TEACHING STANDARDS
The new TPAD tool has 5 standards classified into 3 broad categories as follows:
