What is required to register TPAD2 account?

The information required to register your TPAD2 account is:

• TSC Number
• ID Number
• Phone number
• Email Address
• Password
• Mode of Notification (when you create the new TPAD 2, you will get a success message via SMS or email depending on the mode selected)

How to add Bio Data in TPAD 2 portal

Ensure you are logged into the TPAD 2 portal before proceeding.

Next click on My Profile on the top right of the menu.

You can now add your education level and subject combination details.

Below are the steps to enter your bio data in the TPAD2 portal:

Step 1: Add your personal information

Enter your bio, contacts and institution information.

Make sure to capture your highest level of education and the Institution of Study.

Step 2: Select the “Subjects Combination” option

Under the drop down menu, choose your teaching subjects.

Once done click on the Submit option to update your data in TPAD2.

About Teacher Performance Appraisal and Development (TPAD)

TPAD is a performance evaluation mechanism that assess all the Teachers Service Commission employees.

Its main goal is strengthening supervision in each institution in the education sector.

Open performance appraisal system

According to the Teachers Service Commission code, TSC will:

• require heads at the institutional level to perform continuous monitoring of their teachers.
• use performance appraisal reports for promotions and other rewards.
• uphold teaching standards by identifying training needs that support professional growth.

Roles of the Teachers in the New TPAD account

Every teacher is expected to upload their self appraisal data online.

Roles of the Deputy Head in the New TPAD account

Here is what the Deputy Head does in the TPAD 2 tool:

• Undertake lesson observation
• Update the weekly lesson attendance data
• Set up meetings for the appraisal of teachers and the Head of Departments (HOD)
• Arbitration for the teachers and HODs
• Take part in the appraiser appraisals process

Roles of the Principal in the New TPAD account

The principal has the following roles in the TSC TPAD:

• Capture the new teachers in TIMS
• Activate new teachers on TSC TPAD
• Induct new teachers on TSC TPAD
• Continuous monitoring, supervision and evaluation of teachers.
• Submit termly reports (including on lesson attendance)
• Appraise the Deputy Head
• Countersign officer for all teachers in the school arbitration

Steps for the TPAD 2 Process

Here are the 8 steps to the TPAD 2 process:

1. Develop an appraisal calendar
2. Set targets
3. Implement targets and gather evidence
4. Self appraisal based on the set standards prescribed
5. Appraisal rating by Appraiser based on evidence gathered
6. Appraisal rating meeting online between Appraiser and Appraisee
7. Identification of gaps by Appraisee and Appraiser
8. Development and implementation of teacher support and performance development

New TPAD Teaching Standards

Here is a summary of the key standards under the new TPAD 2:

• Create a lesson observation request online.
• Undertake the lesson observation at least once a term
• Capture learner progress records in the institution.
• Prepare professional documents based on the current syllabus
• Ability to observe punctuality in lesson attendance, performance of duty and preparation of professional documents.

Here is a link to all TSC TPAD News.