TSC answers to teacher queries on recruitment, promotions and transfers

Here are official Teachers Service Commission (TSC) responses to questions on teacher recruitment, transfers, promotions and staffing.

Question: Why have i not been promoted despite attending several interviews ?

Answer:

Inadequate budgetary promotion.
Lack of adequate preparation for interviews by teachers.

Question: Why has my transfer request not been granted despite several applications ?

Answer:

Lack of replacement/ vacancy.
Not completed the 5 year mandatory rule since employment.

Question: Why was I demoted from headship ?

Answer:

Adverse repots (Financial etc)
Poor performance (Curriculum implementation & Supervision)

Question: Why was i not posted to an institution of my choice after study leave or discipline case ?

Answer:

Postings are done for equitable distribution of teachers.
Lack of vacancy.

Question: Why was my appeal to alternative stations not granted ?

Answer:

Postings are done for equitable distribution of teachers.
Lack of vacancy.

Question: Why was our institution not allocated any slots for recruitment ?

Answer:

Overall vacancies slots given are very few in comparison to the total shortage.

Question: Is TSC considering teachers with disabilities on the 5% affirmative action ?

Answer:

They have to apply and attend interviews. They are given preference where there is a tie between to applicants.

Question: Why are teachers with below C plain being left out yet they have completed university training ?

Answer:

The Commission has set the minimum requirements for persons entering the teacher service.

Question: What must a newly recruited teacher submit during employment?

Answer: If your TSC job 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.