TSC Teacher Induction Notes: TIMEC Roles

1.   Commission Secretary

• The Commission Secretary/ Chief Executive will provide leadership and direction as well as oversee the implementation of the programme. The CEO will establish Committees to coordinate the implementation of the programme activities.

2.   Steering Committee

This Committee will be chaired by the Secretary/CEO and shall involve all the Directors at the HQ. They are charged with the responsibility of providing leadership in the implementation, quality control, monitoring and evaluation of theprogramme.

3.National Technical Committee

This Committee will be coordinated by the Director Field Services and will comprise representatives from Directorates. They will undertake the following roles: –

• They are Principal Master Trainers (MTs)
• Organize and train   TOTs   who  will be charged with training Mentors and Coaches
• Provide technical support to the Regional Directors and County Directors.
• Coordinate the implementation of the TIMEC programme up to the School level.
• Monitor implementation and submit reports on the programme to the Steering
• Preparation of training materials and tools for implementation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting.

• Regional Technical Committee

The Regional Technical Committees will be chaired by the respective Regional Directors and will comprise of the County Directors, Sub County Directors and Curriculum Support Officers. They will undertake the following roles:

• Coordinate identification of Mentors and Coaches and maintain a database in respective Regions/ Counties.
• Organize training and train Mentors and Coaches;
• Coordinate the induction of all newly recruited teachers and Administrators;
• Supervise the Mentors and Coaches and ensure the roll out of TIMEC up to the school level
• Undertake action research to inform implementation and review of the TIMEC programme;
• Monitoring and evaluation of the programme; and
• Report on the progress of the programme implementation to the National Technical

5.   County Technical Committee

The County Technical Committee will be under the respective County Directors. The Committee will involve all the Sub County Directors and the County Human Resource Officers (CHRO). They shall: –

• Coordinate the identification of Mentors and Coaches and maintain a database of those trained in respective Counties;
• Coordinate training and train Mentors and Coaches in the County;
• Identify newly recruited teachers, newly appointed School Administrators and teachers who have gone through the discipline process for the necessary support through Induction, Mentorship and Coaching.
• Prepare induction schedules and induct newly recruited teachers and newly appointed institutional Administrators;
• Coordinate identification of newly appointed Administrators and attach to Mentors and Coaches
• Provide leadership and supervise the implementation of Teacher Induction, Mentorship and Coaching at the School.
• Provide quality control;
• Monitor and evaluate the programme at the County level; and
• Carry out action research to inform implementation and review of the TIMEC

6. Sub County Technical Committee

This Committee will be chaired by the Sub County Director and will comprise the Teacher Management Officers (TMOs), Sub County Human Resource Officers (SCHRO) and Curriculum Support Officers (CSOs). They will undertake the following roles: –

• Identify Mentors and  Coaches  in  respective  Sub County who meet the set criteria;
• Maintain a databank of all identified and trained Mentors and Coaches in the Sub County;
• Coordinate training and train Mentors and Coaches;
• Work with Heads of Institutions on the implementation of Teacher Induction, Mentorship and Coaching in each School.
• Identify newly appointed Administrators and attach them to Mentors and Coaches
• Provide leadership and supervise the implementation of the programme at the Sub County level;
• Provide quality control;
• Monitoring and evaluation of  the programme at the Sub County level;
• Prepare analyzed implementation reports and submit to County Director

7.   Heads of Institutions

As Instructional Leaders, their roles include:

• Identifying and selection of Mentors and Coaches at the Institutional level who meet the set criteria;
• Assign them identified teachers who require Mentorship and Coaching;
• As a TOT, train Mentors and Coaches at the institutional level;
• Establish a Mentorship and Coaching Committee in the Institution
• Institutionalize TIMEC by articulating the benefits of Induction, Mentorship and Coaching as a teacher support initiative aimed at improving conduct and performance;
• Schedule and carry out monitoring and support programmes to ensure full integration of the Inductee into the institution;
• Mentor and Coach newly appointed Heads of institutions within the Sub-County as well as own staff in the institution;
• Create flexibility by allowing for time out for the Mentors/Coaches and Mentees as scheduled, to allow for participation, tracking progress and feedback;
• Support Mentors and Coaches to develop relevant activities based on the needs of Mentees at the institutional level;
• Sensitize the relevant stakeholders on the strategic benefits of the programme to the institution;
• Supervise the implementation of the programme at the institutional level and address any emerging issues accordingly;
• Encourage and support eligible teachers to take up Mentorship and Coaching duties and responsibilities in the institution;
• Maintain a database of Mentors and Coaches at the School level;
• Collaborate with other institutions to strengthen Mentorship programmes at the Sub County, Zonal or cluster groups;
• Submit periodic reports on TIMEC implementation to the Sub County Director for Primary and County Director for the Post-Primary institutions; and
• Any other relevant responsibilities assigned from time to time.

8. Roles and Responsibilities of  the Mentors/Coaches: –

• Developing the Mentorship/Coaching Plan with the Mentee based on the identified needs;
• Scheduling Mentorship/Coaching meetings with the Mentee;
• Providing support by helping to clarify performance goals and development needs;
• Mentoring/Coaching, offering Guidance and Counselling to the Mentees;
• Assisting the Mentee to achieve the set goals for the Mentorship and Coaching programme and giving feedback as required;
• Inspiring Mentees to act by encouraging their own initiative and creativity;
• Acting as a role model which requires that Mentors transfer desirable values and actions to Mentees on professional conduct and performance;
• Facilitating the development of managerial and technical skills, pointing out specific areas of behavioural improvement by the Mentees where applicable;
• Providing Mentorship support activities mainly at the institutional level as well as participating in Sub County, Zonal/cluster group interactions to share ideas and innovations;
• Maintain confidentiality at all times; and
• Any other relevant responsibilities assigned from time to time.
• Identify areas that require improvement or support to manage;
• Be clear about the Mentorship/Coaching goals to be learnt and achieved;
• Be proactive about initiating contact with the Mentor/ Coach using the various existing communication methods;
• Be willing to listen and learn;
• Ask for feedback and give feedback when required;
• Prepare for meetings ahead of time;
• Maintain punctuality at all
• Take responsibility for  continuous improvement and development;