TSC advertises 19000 promotions: The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has announced 19000 promotions vacancies for teachers.
The vacancies include roles such as chief principals, senior principals, principals, deputy principals, senior lecturers, senior masters, headteachers, and senior teachers in both primary and secondary schools.
TSC advertises 19000 Promotions vacancies- How to apply & requirements
The TSC noted that the recruitment aims to address stagnation in job groups and relieve teachers currently performing administrative duties in acting capacities.
There are 44 positions for chief principals in T-Scale 15. The Commission said applicants must have served as Senior Principal (T-Scale 14) for at least three years, achieved satisfactory ratings in performance appraisals, and demonstrated the ability to supervise and mentor other teachers.
For Chief Principal roles in Teachers Training Colleges (TTCs), three posts are available. Candidates must meet similar criteria and have a proven track record of providing professional support to colleagues.
The commission announced 126 posts for senior principals in secondary schools (T-Scale 14). It noted that qualified candidates must have served as Principal or Deputy Principal I (T-Scale 13) for a minimum of three years, alongside a satisfactory appraisal record.
Additionally, 652 vacancies for principals (T-Scale 13) are open to teachers who have served as Deputy Principal II or Senior Master I (T-Scale 12) for at least six months.
“Applicants for these roles must demonstrate leadership and mentorship capabilities,” the Commission said.
Three positions for Deputy Principal (TTC) T-Scale 13 are available, requiring candidates to have served as Deputy Principal II or Senior Master I for at least six months. Another 786 posts for Deputy Principal II (T-Scale 12) and 1,408 posts for Deputy Principal III (T-Scale 11) have been announced, with similar requirements for experience and performance ratings.
Thirteen posts for Senior Lecturer I (T-Scale 12) and 32 posts for Senior Lecturer II (T-Scale 11) at TTCs are available. Other roles include 1,987 posts for Senior Master III (T-Scale 10), 2,221 posts for Senior Master IV (T-Scale 9), and 61 posts for Senior Lecturer III (T-Scale 10).
The commission is also recruiting 3,653 Deputy Headteachers II (T-Scale 9) and 308 headteachers (T-Scale 10) for regular primary schools. Senior teacher positions include 4,708 posts for Senior Teacher I (T-Scale 8) and 1,364 posts for Senior Teacher II (T-Scale 7).
TSC has urged teachers currently performing administrative duties in acting capacities to apply for the advertised roles. It added that those who had submitted applications in previous advertisements are also encouraged to reapply.
The recruitment process is expected to enhance the efficiency of school management and provide career progression opportunities for educators. Applications are now open, with detailed requirements provided in the TSC advertisement.
