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New TSC Recruitment guidelines, score sheet and marking schemes for teachers 2021

TSC LATEST GUIDELINES FOR RECRUITMENT OF TEACHERS POST PRIMARY INSTITUTIONS (SECONDARY SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES) 

1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION

Following the advertisement for recruitment of teachers by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC), Boards of Management (BoM) are required to conduct the selection exercise for the advertised vacancy(ies) in their institutions.

The Selection Panel will be expected to exercise the highest degree of transparency and accountability, as stipulated in the Public Officers Ethics Act, and TSC Code of Conduct and Ethics 2015. The Head of Institution is required to induct the panel members on the relevant sections of the Act and CORT 2015 before the commencement of the selection exercise.

The TSC County Director MUST ensure that the recruitment process is done in strict adherence to the laid down protocols by the Ministry of Health on containment of COVID- 19 pandemic.

All applicants must be registered teachers as per Section 23 (1) of the Teachers Service Commission Act, 2012. Applicants who are not registered do not qualify to be recruited.

Applicants who apply for confirmation of results from KNEC should give the address of the County Director where they have submitted their applications.

Applicants whose names differ in the certificates and/or identity cards are required to present sworn affidavit on the difference in names.

Applicants who re-sat either KCPE or KCSE examinations (or their equivalents) MUST present certified copies of the certificate(s) of the national examination(s) in question for all attempts.

Applicants will be required to submit their applications to the Secretary Teachers Service Commission through online platform http://www.teacheronline.tsc.go.ke for the institution where a vacancy has been declared.

Related news; TSC guidelines for intern teachers recruitment, score sheet and marking scheme 2020/2021

A LIST OF DOCUMENTS THAT YOU MUST SUBMIT DURING TSC INTERVIEWS

Upon invitation for interview, applicants will be expected to appear with originals and clear copies of the following documents:

S/N Required Documents
1 National ID
2 NCPWD card
3 KCPE Certificate
4 KCSE Certificate
5 Diploma/ Degree Certificcate
6 TSC Certificate of Registration
7 TSC internship evidence
8 Sworn affidavit
9 Primary Leaving Certificate
10 Secondary Leaving Certificate

 

i) National identification card
ii) National Council of Persons with Disability (NCPWD) Card (where applicable);
iii) KCPE certificate or its equivalent (include certificates for attempts if one repeated exams);
iv) KCSE certificates or its equivalent (include certificates for attempts if one repeated exams);
v) Diploma/Degree certificate and official transcripts;
vi) Certificate of Registration as a teacher;
vii) Evidence of service as a teacher intern (where applicable);
viii) Sworn Affidavit where names appearing on the submitted documents differ;
ix) Primary and Secondary School leaving certificates and other relevant testimonials.

The date, venue and time of the interview should be displayed on notice boards at the County, Sub-Counties, Zonal and Institutional offices.

Heads of Institutions should communicate to all shortlisted applicants through SMS (Short Message Service) at least seven (7) days before the actual date of interview. This provision MUST be strictly observed to ensure that all applicants are notified of the date of the interview, venue and time.

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Applicants to be given priority during recruitment

S/N Nature of Applicant Description
1 Disabilty Applicant (s) with disability(ies)
2 Intern Offered Service as a teacher intern
3 Fresh Preference to applicants who had not been previously employed by the Commission
4 Early graduates Preference to applicants who graduated earlier
5 Teaching Practice If the applicants tie at the aggregate grade, the teaching practice grades should be used

 

All applicants, irrespective of gender, disability, ethnicity or Home County should be given equal opportunity. However, in case of a tie, consideration will be given on the following aspects in their order of priority:

i) Applicant (s) with disability(ies);
ii) Service as a teacher intern;
iii) Preference to applicants who had not been previously employed by the Commission;
iv) Preference to applicants who graduated earlier;
v) If the applicants tie at the aggregate grade, the teaching practice grades should be used

See also; TSC interview questions and their answers- 2021 recruitment

The names of interviewed applicants ranked in order of performance during the selection process for each vacancy (Appendix iii) will then be submitted to the Commission by the County Director together with Application for Employment forms.

Applicants who were previously employed by the Commission MUST declare their past employment history and reason(s) for break in service (with evidence in
break in service). Applicants who were previously employed by the Commission and FAIL to declare their past employment shall be disqualified. However, preference will be given to applicants who have never been employed by the Commission.

TSC County Directors MUST ensure that Heads of Institutions confirm online registration status of the applicants to avoid engaging unregistered/deregistered teachers in the selection process.

Also read; TSC Guidelines for recruitment of primary school teacher; marking scheme for interns 2021

2.0. AUTHENTICITY OF ACADEMIC, PROFESSIONAL AND OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS

(a)Applicants must present original and legible photocopies of the following documents: –

  1. National identification cards;
  2. National Council of Persons with Disability (NCPWD) Card (where applicable);
  3. Certificate of Registration as a teacher
  4. KCPE (or its equivalent) Certificates (include certificates for attempts if one repeated exams);
  5. KCSE (or its equivalent) Certificates (include certificates for attempts if one repeated exams);
  6. Diploma/Degree Certificates and official transcripts;
  7. Primary and Secondary Schools leaving certificates;
  8. Evidence of service as a teacher intern (where applicable);
  9. Sworn Affidavit where names in the submitted documents differ.

NB: Provisional transcript(s) shall not be accepted.

(b)The selection panel shall vet each applicant to verify that: –

(i) He/she meets the requirements of the TSC advertisement;
(ii) All submitted original academic and professional certificates, as well as official transcripts are authentic.
(iii) The proof of application for confirmation of results from KNEC has been availed where the certificates are missing.

NB: The onus is on the concerned applicant to follow up with KNEC for the confirmation of results within fourteen (14) days after the interview date.
(iv) Where results have been confirmed, the original statement of confirmation of results MUST be submitted together with Application for Employment Form.

(c) The Secretary, Board of Management shall certify photocopies of the original certificates and confirm to the Sub-County Director that they are true copies of the candidate;s original certificates.
(d) Once the interview process is completed, the results must be communicated to all applicants on the same day. Successful applicant(s) shall be issued with the TSC Application for Employment Form (s).

(e) It is the responsibility of the TSC County Director/Representative to ensure that the: –

(i) Exercise is fair and transparent;
(ii) Successful applicant(s) on the Merit List fill the Application for Employment Form (s).

(g) The completed Application for Employment Form(s) together with other relevant documents should be submitted to the TSC County Director office by the TSC Sub-County Director. The TSC County Director, upon verification and ensuring that all the requirements are met by the successful candidates, will submit the recruitment documents to the TSC Headquarters within the stipulated timelines.

(h) Any applicant(s) who present forged/fake academic, professional and other documents commit(s) an offence; shall be disqualified and considered for deregistration subject to a disciplinary process.

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3.0 SELECTION PANEL

The following members shall comprise the selection panel:

S/N Pannelist Responsibility in recruitment panel
1 BOM Chairperson Chairperson
2 Principal Secretary
3 Subject teacher/ specialist Member
4 TSC County Director/ Representative Member.

 

(a) Chairperson, Board of Management Chairperson
(b) Head of the Institution Secretary
(c) Subject Specialist Member
(d) TSC County Director/ Representative Member

TOTAL 4

3.1 SELECTION PANEL FOR SCHOOLS WITHOUT BOMs

S/N Pannelist Responsibility in recruitment panel
1 TSC County Director/ Representative Chairperson
2 Principal Secretary
3 Subject teacher/ specialist Member
4 PA Chairperson Member.

 

(a) TSC County Director/ Representative – Chairperson
(b) Head of the Institution – Secretary
(c) Subject Specialist – Member
(d) PA Chairperson – Member

TOTAL 4

The TSC County Director shall ensure that the Selection Panel is well sensitized to conduct the interview within the COV1D- 19 containment measures as set by the Ministry of Health.

4.0 SELECTION CRITERIA

(a) The Secretary, Board of Management shall present a system generated list received from the County Director of all applicants to the selection panel.
(b) The selection panel shall conduct interviews for those who meet the criteria. The County Director should note any inconsistency (ies), make decision(s) based on the guidelines and advise the applicants /panel and the Commission accordingly.
(c) Applicants shall present themselves in person to the selection panel. The panel shall score each applicant based on the selection score guide.

NB. An applicant whose special need is related to hearing and/or speech shall be allowed to be accompanied by a sign language interpreter.

5.0 QUALIFICATIONS

1. Graduate Teachers

Applicants must have a minimum mean grade of C+ (plus) at KCSE and C+ (plus) in each of the two teaching subjects or two (2) Principles and one (1) Subsidiary pass at College in addition, they must have:

(a) A Bachelor of Education Degree with two (2) teaching subjects.
(b) A Bachelor of Science or Arts Degree plus a Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) with two teaching subjects.
(c) Bachelor of Science with Education/Bachelor of Arts with Education with two teaching subjects.

NB:
i) Bachelor of Education holders with Mean Grade of C (Plain) and C (Plain) in the two teaching subjects at KCSE and have undertaken a Diploma in Education or gone through the A-Level system in the relevant area(s) are eligible.
ii) Bridging/Pre-university certificates for those who completed the course before December 31st 2015 may be considered.

2. Diploma Teachers

Applicants must have a minimum Mean Grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE or its equivalent with at least C+ (Plus) (or Credit pass) in the two teaching subjects or one (1) Principle and two (2) Subsidiaries at college Level.

In addition, they must have: a Diploma in Education from a recognized Teacher Training Institution.

NB:

a) Diploma Teachers who graduated in 2008 or before with a Mean Grade of C (Plain) and C (Plain) in the two teaching subjects are eligible;
b) Hearing and Visually impaired teachers who enrolled for training with Mean Grade of C (Plain) and C (Plain) in the two teaching subjects are eligible.

3. Technical Teachers

Applicants must have  minimum Mean Grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE or its equivalent with at least C+ (Plus) (or Credit Pass) in the two teaching subjects or one (1) Principle and two (2) Subsidiaries at `A;-Level. In addition, they must have:

(a) Bachelor of Education Technology (Bed TECH); OR
(b) (i) Bachelor of Science (BSc) in any relevant technical Subject (s) /Course; or
(ii) Higher Diploma in a technical course; or (iii) A Diploma in a technical course.

Further, applicants under category (b) above MUST possess a Diploma in Technical Teacher Education from Kenya Technical Teachers College (KTTC) or a Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) from a recognized University.

NB:
1) Applicants whose training is in subjects that are currently not in the Curriculum do not qualify, irrespective of their having undertaken a Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) and/or enhancement. This category includes but not limited to Bachelor of Science /Bachelor of Arts in:

  • Natural Resources
  • Meteorology
  • Forestry
  • Animal Husbandry
  • Horticulture
  • Farm Machinery
  • Fisheries
  • Anthropology
  • sociology
  • Theology/Divinity
  • Journalism etc.

2) Applicants with Economics/Commerce/Accounting can apply for Business Studies and those with Social Education and Ethics (SEE) for CRE/IRE vacancies.

3) Diploma Teachers with English/other subjects qualify for employment as English/Literature teachers

4) All applicants must have studied the two teaching subjects at KCSE except for Agriculture, Business Studies, Home Science, and Computer. For those who did not study Business Studies and Computer, one should have attained a minimum of C+ (Plus) in Mathematics in KCSE. For those who did not study Agriculture and Home Science, one should have attained a minimum of C+ in Biology at KCSE.

5) Graduate Teachers should have studied ❑ minimum of eight (8) course units in each teaching subject.

6) Applicants presenting enhancement certificate(s)/official transcripts in teaching subject(s) from recognized institution(s) qualify for employment if they scored at least a C+ (Plus) in the enhanced subject at KCSE.

7) Applicants previously employed under contract and whose services were terminated due to inadequate units in teaching subjects and have since obtained enhancement certificates with adequate units are eligible to apply.

8) Applicants applying for computer studies MUST have taken teaching methods course in the subject.

9) For applicants trained in Special Needs Education, Kenya Sign Language (KSL) or Braille are considered as teaching subjects e.g. Biology/KSL and Geography/Braille.

6.0 VALIDATION OF DOCUMENTS BY THE TSC COUNTY DIRECTOR

The TSC County Directors should: –

  1. Ensure that the Application for Employment Forms have all the attachments required;
  2. Vet the recruitment documents to verify that the applicant(s) recruited qualify for employment as per the provisions of the recruitment guidelines;
  3. Ensure that all documents are duly signed as required; including the score sheets, Minutes of the Selection Panels and Section C of the Application for Employment form confirming that the candidate qualifies/merits to be employed;
  4. Compile complaints received and submit appropriate action taken or recommendations to the Commission.

7.0 DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE TSC HEADQUARTERS

The TSC County Director is required to hand over the following documents to the TSC Headquarters:

(a) Duly filled Application for Employment Form(s) together with a copy of the acknowledgement of receipt of application for employment, certified copies of Certificate of Registration as a teacher, academic certificates, professional certificates and all official transcripts, identity card, NCPWD Card (where applicable), Affidavits (where applicable), evidence of service as an intern (where applicable) and two passport size photographs in respect of successful candidate(s);

(b) A list of all interviewed applicants in order of merit for the advertised vacancies in (Appendix (III a),

(c) A copy of the system generate list of all applicants clearly showing those who failed to attend the interview (Appendix III b);
(d) List of applicants with special needs (Appendix VI).
(e) Duly signed Minutes of the Board of Management Meeting;
(f) A commitment letter duly signed by the applicant binding him/her to teach in the station for a minimum period of five (5) years, and three (3) years in the case of North Eastern Region;
(g) Completed selection score guide duly signed;
(h) Copy of teacher registration certificate;
(i) Certified copy of a bank plate;
Duly completed pay point particulars form;
(k) Copy of KRA PIN certificate;
(I) Copy of NHIF Card;

8.0 COMPLAINTS

a) Any applicant who is dissatisfied with the process should submit to the TSC County Director a written complaint immediately and send an email to the TSC Headquarters through, dirtm@tsc.go.ke not later than seven (7) days after the selection process;

b) The TSC County Director should within seven (7) days analyze and address all complaints raised after the selection process has been completed and thereafter inform the Headquarters on the action taken;

c) Where the complaint is levelled against the TSC County Director, the TSC Headquarters shall investigate the allegations and take appropriate action.

9.0 IMPORTANT NOTES

(a) Under no circumstances should the Application for Employment Form(s) be defaced or photocopied for use.
(b) Clarification and advice on issues of qualifications arising from these guidelines, should be sought from the TSC County Directors.
(c) Notwithstanding the decentralization of the function of teacher's recruitment pursuant to Section 20 of the TSC Act, the Commission is not precluded in carrying out recruitment directly from the TSC Headquarters.

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TSC RECRUITMENT MARKING SCHEMES/ SCORING GUIDES.

Latest TSC Marking Scheme for Secondary School Teachers.

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Latest TSC Marking Scheme for Primary School Teachers.

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TSC deployment of primary school teachers to secondary schools in 2021- Full list

Latest TSC News- The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has released a list of teachers who have been deployed to secondary schools in 2021. The teachers were deployed effective February 26, 2021. The deployment lists have been arranged per counties and feature the deployed teachers’ names, TSC Numbers and current working stations. Also shown is the new working stations plus the subjects.

TSC deployment letters 2021.
TSC deployment letters 2021.

The Commission has at the same time dispatched deployment letters to the teachers. The lucky teachers have been promoted to secondary school teacher II (T-Scale 7) and will now earn a monthly basic pay of between Sh34,955 and Sh43,694 plus allowances.

DEPLOYMENT STATUS 2021- LIST OF TSC TEACHERS DEPLOYED TO SECONDARY SCHOOLS

S/NO NAME TSC NO SCHOOL FROM SCHOOL TO SUBJECTS
1 LEAH WANJIKU MBOGO 481564 KIJIKO SHAMATA ENG/LIT EFFECTIVE DATE
2 MBUDHIA MWANGI 391360 UMOJA MBUYU RUIRU GEO/KIS 26/02/2021
3 RICHARD KARIUKI BILHA 469076 CHANIA NGORIKA GEO/KIS 26/02/2021
4 JAMES NDERITU WAIHENYA 452514 MLIMANI MURUAKI HIST/GEO 26/02/2021
5 PETER KIMANI 528310 MICHORE MUMUI BIO/MATH 26/02/2021
6 ZABLON MAHUGA MWANGI 497806 KIANJOGU MAWINGO KIS/HIS 26/02/2021
7 HARUN MURIITHI KIBUI 508340 KAHUHO MATURA GEO/MATH 26/02/2021
8 VIRGINIA WANJUGU MWANGI 414046 CHAKARELI SUBUKU ENG/LIT 26/02/2021
9 LUCY NYANBURA MBUTHIA 481603 GITHIORA WANJOHI GIRLS AGRI/GEO 26/02/2021
10 TITUS NDEGWA KIMONDO 434616 GITEI TULAGA KIS/HIS 26/02/2021
11 HANNAH WANJIRU NJUNGE 528971 GITHINJI WANJOHI  MIXED BUS/GEO 26/02/2021
12 ISAAC NDUA KIMANI 448893 KAUGI YAANG’A GEO/KIS 26/02/2021
13 MOSES MACHARIA MWANGI 472823 MLIMANI GATHARA GEO/HIS 26/02/2021
14 VIRGINIA KIRIGO NJOROGE 497180 GATHUTHI GITHINJI BUS/MATH 26/02/2021
15 SIMON KIMATA KIMANI 528300 DUNDORI GITHUNGUSHU BUS/MATH 26/02/2021
16 MILKA NYAMBURA KIMETHU 477838 KAHIGU GITHUNGURI ENG/LIT 26/02/2021
17 JENNIFER WAMBUI GICHINA 486735 KARATI KARGOINI AGRI/BIO 26/02/2021
18 NELIUS MUTHONI WAINAINA 528499 HIANYU KARATI KIS/CRE 26/02/2021
19 ANTHONY WAWERU KAMAU 514111 KAMAGOKO KENTON KIS/CRE 26/02/2021
20 BEN NJOROGE MACHARIA 455906 MBOGANI MAGOMANO KIS/HIS 26/02/2021
21 EUNICE WANGARI KAMIRI 529590 CAPTAIN MAGOMANO KIS/CRE 26/02/2021
22 JANE WAMBUI KINGORI 450011 SILIBWETI SALIENT ENG/LIT 26/02/2021

 

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Filling the TSC TPAD2 form online; Update all standards and targets easily

I hope that you have by now created your TSC TPAD 2 account and you want to fill your appraisal form online. If you are looking for a step by step guide on how to fill the TPAD2 form online, then you are at the right place. Here you will get a simplified guide on how to create a new appraisal (remember each term requires a new appraisal), update your standards, carry out self assessment and Lesson Observation.

HOW TO LOG INTO YOUR TSC TPAD 2 ACCOUNT. 

Before logging into your TPAD2 account, you must first have to create your TPAD2 Account.

After creating your account, the next step is to log in. See the steps below;

TPAD2 log in Window.
  • After clicking login, now you need to select your user level. In this case ‘Teacher/Deputy’ as shown in the window below;
Login interface for a teacher.
  • On the next window, you enter your TSC Number, ID Number and Password as shown in the screenshot below. Click ‘Login’ to proceed. In case you have forgotten your password, just click ‘Forgot Password’ to reset it.
TSC TPAD2 login window for teachers
  • On successful login, you will see the window below; which is your TPAD2 account homepage.
TPAD2 account homapage.

See also; Complete guide to the TSC TPAD2 portal. A must read for all teachers.

  • Next, it is time to create your new appraisal. To do this, click on ‘Self Appraisals’ and then ‘Self Assessment’.
Creating a new appraisal.
  • In the new window, click on ‘Create New Appraisal’ as shown in the window below;
Creating a new appraisal.
  • A pop up window appears as shown below. Here, you select the year, term and eligibility (choose on duty if you are not on any leave). Select, ‘Save Appraisal’ when done.
    Entering parameters for your new TPAD2 appraisal.

    HOW TO COMPLETE THE TPAD2 FORM ONLINE BY FILLING THE STANDARDS.

You have successfully created your new TSC appraisal. Congratulations. Next, you need to complete your appraisal form online. A completed form will show an appraisal status of 100%. Follow the steps below;

  • Log into your TPAD2 account and from the Dashboard, select ‘Incomplete Appraisals’ as shown in the screen below. Then, click ‘Proceed to Appraisal’.
Updating your TPAD2 standards.
  • In the new window you will be able to see the three standards. You can only update one standard at a time, though. Select the standard you wish to update as shown in the window, below (for the ‘Teaching Standards’).

  • You will not be able to update the standards unless you set the type of standard; Primary and Secondary schools or SNE- Primary and Secondary schools. To do this, click on ‘Choose Standard as indicated in the window below.

  • On the new screen, click ‘select standard’, choose the appropriate standard and select ‘proceed to standards’ as shown in the screenshot below.

  • You will now be able to update your scores for each target. each target will be updated independently. Click on ‘New rating’ on the far right hand side of the target you wish to update as illustrated in the window below;

  • In the next step, select ‘Add weight’ as shown in the screenshot below. This will activate the appraisee weight column for that target.

  • Now, in the new pop up screen, enter your rating score, gap category and comment. You can also voluntarily attach an evidence. Click on ‘Submit Rating’ when done.

  • A success window shows that your target has been updated correctly. Click on ‘Ok’ to proceed.

  • The window below will show that your rating has been updated.

  • Repeat the steps above until all the three standards and their targets are updated.
  • Remember, lesson observation must also be updated and the appraiser standards captured in order for your online form to display a 100% processing status.
  • The Appraiser must schedule the appraisal meeting for you to agree on the appraiser and appraisee ratings.
  • Where your scores clash, it is the appraiser who carries the day. If you fail to agree on 75% of the ratings, then arbitration will be required.
  • Check the links below on how to complete your appraisal 100%:
  1. TSC- Scheduling an Appraisal Rating Meeting online at the TPAD 2 portal https://educationnewshub.co.ke/tsc-scheduling-an-appraisal-rating-meeting-online-at-the-tpad-2-portal/
  2. TPAD 2 Portal Guide; How the Appraiser (Deputy Head) is to assess teachers https://educationnewshub.co.ke/tpad-2-portal-guide-how-the-appraiser-deputy-head-is-to-assess-teachers/
  3. How to undertake Lesson Observation in the TPAD 2 Online System https://educationnewshub.co.ke/how-to-undertake-lesson-observation-in-the-tpad-2-online-system/
  4. TSC- How to capture learner progress records on TPAD 2 https://educationnewshub.co.ke/tsc-how-to-capture-learner-progress-records-on-tpad-2/
  5. How to fill weekly lesson attendance data for all teachers in the new TPAD 2 online system: TSC Guides. https://educationnewshub.co.ke/how-to-fill-weekly-lesson-attendance-data-for-all-teachers-in-the-new-tpad-2-online-system-tsc-guide/
  6. TSC TPAD 2 Lesson attendance data for teachers; Procedure; https://educationnewshub.co.ke/tsc-tpad-2-lesson-attendance-data-for-teachers-procedure/
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Why the TSC Teacher Internship programme is all wrong

The Teachers Service Commission, TSC, is under intense pressure for recruiting teachers on the internship programme. Not only the recruited interns who are opposed to the contractual terms. But, also, Members of Parliament have now joined the bandwagon of the naysayers. Come to think of it! That a graduate can earn as low as Sh10,000 per month in this century!

Indeed, the Government’s resolve to employ workers on internship is not only bad but also, quite unfortunate. A group of lawyers and individuals have taken the Commission to court and hearing of the petition is live in the corridors of Justice. Hope the interns will get justice.

Here are a few points that give the internship programme a grim picture:

  • LOW PAY

The recruited interns have nothing to smile about, if their monthly perks are anything to go by. For the record, the Commission pays a graduate teacher, plying his/ her trade in high school, a paltry Sh15,000 per month. Their Primary school counterparts walk home with just Sh10,000 per month. And wait. I did not tell you that this meager pay is subjected to statutory deductions! They remit Pay as You Earn (PAYE) and National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) among other deductions. To make matters worse for this group of teachers, the government does not offer them any extra allowances.

It should be noted that teachers on Permanent and [pensionable terms earn such allowances as risk, commuter, annual leave and rental allowances.The Commission in its defense attributes the low pay to the stifled budgetary allocations from the National Treasury. As such the Treasury should be serious. The Government expects maximum productivity but with low investment in the human resource.

Come to think of it, that a colleague with similar qualifications (but employed on permanent and pensionable terms) and working in the same school earns triple this amount. This is quite demoralizing to the interns. You know what? The Intern teachers can not raise their voice for fear of victimization. Teachers employed by Boards of Management (BoMs) earn higher salaries than these interns.

  • NO ASSURANCE OF EMPLOYMENT ON PERMANENT BASIS

The internship period is one year. So, what next? This is the big Q in the heads of the interns. There is no guarantee that the recruited interns will be absorbed on permanent and pensinable terms after serving their internship contract period.

The Government should start thinking seriously. That these teachers be absorbed without subjecting them to further agony. This way it will be a win-win situation for both parties.

Here are links to the most important news portals:

  • DISCRIMINATORY TERMS

An intern teacher is expected to ‘complete assignments by the mentor teacher and/or supervisor and fulfil all learning and assessment as required by the programme.’ This is good for orientation purposes but should not be misused by the so called Supervisors.

The list is long. But hopefully the government will change tact and offers these teachers permanent jobs. Imagine going to school for all that long and you end up receiving pay that is much lower than that paid to a maid!

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TSC disowns advert for 12,000 teacher intern vacancies

The Teachers Service Commission, TSC, has disowned an advert doing rounds on social media platforms. The advert purports that the Commission has advertised 12,000 teacher internship posts (4,000 posts and 8,000 posts for Primary Schools and Secondary Schools respectively).

But, TSC Head of Public Relations Beatrice Wababu says the advert is fake and the vacancies are not available on TSC official communication channels; as should be the case.

“We advise teachers and the general public to ignore a fake jobs advert about 12k (twelve thousand) intern jobs that is circulating on social media. TSC will communicate through its official channels when new jobs arise.” Wababu says.

See the fake advert below;
The fake advert.
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New TSC teacher letter of probationary appointment

The Teachers Service Commission, TSC, letter of probationary appointment is given to newly appointed teacher. This is after receiving your appointment letter (also called the posting letter/ employment letter).

Once you receive your employment letter, you are expected to accept or reject the employment offer formally. n case you accept the offer, then you will write to the Commission through the Head of Institution.

TSC will then send your letter of probationary appointment. You will be expected to serve for a minimum of six (6) months before your terms are changed to permanent and pensionable.

TSC letter of probationary appointment.

Below is a sample of the TSC letter of probationary appointment.

RE: LETTER OF PROBATIONARY APPOINTMENT

I am pleased to note that you have accepted the appointment as a teacher and started
teaching at…… ………with effect from…………………………

This appointment forms an AGREEMENT made betrveen the Teachers Service Commission and ( Full name) …………… Of (Address) …School. P.O. Box

(Herein after called the teacher) with effect from this………. ……………..day of…………… …………..with continuous service to count from ……………(where applicable.)

The following are the Terms and Conditions of this agreement:-
l. Grade…………………….

2. The salary scale attached to this grade is Kshs………………. to Kshs ………..per annum. You will enter the scale at Kshs…………………..per month. You will also be entitled to allowances provided for in the Code of Regulations for Teachers.

(a) The period of probation will be six (6) months subject to satisfactory performance of duty.
(b) On satisfactory completion of this probationary period, your terms of service will convert to Permanent and Pensionable.
(c) You will be required to apply for confirmation of appointment not later than one month before the expiry of this probationary period.

3. This appointment may be terminated by either party giving to the other, one month’s notice in writing, or by paying to the other an amount equal to one month’s salary in lieu of notice.

4. A condition of this employment is readiness to serve in any institution in Kenya where the Commission considers you qualified to teach.

5. Employment is subject to the Code of Regulations and Code of Conduct and Ethics compiled and published by the Commission under the Teachers Service Commission Act No. 20 of 2012.

6. You will be required to sign this agreement and return copies to the TSC Headquarters and the TSC County Office respectively.

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TSC show cause letters to teachers

A show cause letter is given to a teacher who has a case to answer. Teachers are guided by set of rules and regulation as stipulated in their code of conduct.

Breaching contractual terms will result to a teacher explaining through a letter why a disciplinary action should not be taken against him or her.

A teacher found guilty of minor professional misconduct after serving a show cause may be given  a maximum of two administrative warnings and subsequent misconduct will lead to automatic interdiction.

The show cause letter is written by the teacher’s immediate supervisor i.e school head for classroom teachers. Once you receive the letter you must respond in writing defending yourself against the allegations and explaining why further disciplinary action should not be taken against you.

The show cause letter is issued to a teacher by the Head of institution who may initially issue a verbal warning or caution the teacher in writing on minor breaches.

In case of persistent misbehaviour, the teacher may be required to show cause why disciplinary action should not be taken against him/her.

From the teacher’s response, the head of institution may serve the teacher with a warning or present the case before the agent. In such a scenario, the case goes through the full disciplinary process. See detailed information here; TSC discipline process for teachers; Interdiction, discipline cases and dismissals.

CAUSES OF PROFESSIONAL MISCONDUCT BY A TSC TEACHER.

A teacher may be forced into committing a professional misconduct. Some of the reasons that may make a teacher commit an offence include:

  • Unfulfilled expectations e.g. transfer, promotion, further studies among others.
  • Unfair allocation of duties and resources in schools.
  • Personal characteristics e.g. alcohol and drug abuse
  • Political influences.
  • Group dynamics and incitement by fellow teachers and interested groups due to power struggle.
  • Over commitment of salary.
  • Ineffective supervision and communication by the Administrators/ Managers.
  • Sickness
  • Laziness

Also read:

KNEC News Portal, TSC News Portal

Latest TSC News; Lists of shortlisted teachers, deputies for the advertised administrative posts: Names and Interview dates

Important update for teachers who applied for administrative posts in Homabay County. Get to see the list of shortlisted candidates, interview dates and other requirements;

The Teachers Service Commission, TSC, has released the lists of shortlisted candidates for the various administrative posts that it had advertised in August, 2019. TSC had advertised 6,043 promotion/ administrative vacancies. Of these, 2,310 are for head teachers(T scale 10; Grade C5) while, the remaining 3,733 are for Deputy Head teachers II (T scale 9; Grade C4). Applications were submitted online and Shortlisted candidates have been invited for interviews at varied dates and venues. The lists of shortlisted candidates feature: the advert numbers, TSC Numbers, Names, Teachers’ Stations, Sub-county, Interview dates, Venues and time. For Homabay County the teachers will attend interviews on December 2 to 5, 2019.

WHAT TO CARRY TO THE INTERVIEWS

Shortlisted candidates will be required to present the following documents during the interviews:

  • 1). Certificate of good conduct
  • 2). Clearance Certificate by the Higher Education Loans Board, Helb.
  • 3). Clearance Certificate from EACC
  • 4). Clearance Certificate from a Credit Reference Bureau
  • 5). KRA tax compliance certificate.
  • Academic and Professional documents
  • TPAD hard copies for 2017, 2018 and 2019.
  • Any other relevant, supportive, document.

For further details, Visit https://educationnewshub.co.ke/category/tsc-news/

For shortlisted Deputy head teachers, they will be expected to carry the following:

  • 1. Original National ID Card,
  • 2. Current pay slip
  • 3. Original Academic and Professional Certificates,
  • 4. Letter of appointment as Deputy Head Teacher,
  • 5. Letter of designation to Deputy Head Teacher II (Grade C4/Scale 9).
  • 6. Analysed individual subject results and those of the institution in KCPE Examinations for the last three years, certified by TSC County Director.
  • 7. Performance Appraisal Reports for 2017, 2018 and 2019
  • 8. Originals of the following statutory documents: –
  1. Clearance from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)Certificate of good conduct from the Criminal Investigations Department (CID
  2. Tax Compliance certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
  3.  Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).
  4. Credit Reference Certificate from Credit Reference Bureci
  5. Any other relevant testimonials supporting your performance.

LIST OF SHORTLISTED TEACHERS FOR POST OF HEADSHIP IN HOMABAY COUNTY

List of teachers to attend interviews on 2/12/19

The lists below feature the shortlisted teachers’ TSC Numbers, Names and Current teaching stations;

  • 401867 Ochieng Michael Odhiambo Lwanda Primary School
  • 435875 Randiga Victor Otieno Adhiro Pri Sch
  • 477496 Okumu Stephen Ogot God Ber Pri Sch
  • 505681 Boyi Kennedy Ochieng Kidewa Pry Sch
  • 491938 Mondo George Otieno Manga Pri Sch
  • 404195 Obewa Joshua Odhiambo Akele Primary School
  • 446278 Mbare Elizabeth Akinyi Ogango Pri Sch
  • 369690 Obondo Walter Onyango Goyo Pri Sch
  • 450268 Onyango Calleb Onyango Ogera Pri Ch
  • 484908 Okoth Abdulahi Swedi Kwoyo Pri Sch
  • 248475 Ouko Jonathan Omburo Riwo Pri Sch
  • 401825 Jared Omodia Obiero Mauta Primary School
  • 419956 Kaudo Antony Osumba Kobala Primary School
  • 404183 Achieng Benard Ogola Kongo Pri Sch
  • 490038 Kosewe James Odhiambo Obunga Pri Sch
  • 511803 Okuta David Maxwell Odero Mwiregwa
  • 405444 Owuor Monicah Benter Pap Kamathayo Pri Sch
  • 464257 Abok John Odiwuor Rairi Pri Sch
  • 382020 Ouko Christine Amondi Rodi Kopany Pri Sch
  • 481930 Maindi Dan Onyango Odirno Pri
  • 461084 Ogal David Liech Haggai Koyier Primary
  • 475896 Ajulu Sam Budha Onyango Sota Kochia Pri Sch
  • 318390 Nyambuga Jonah Otieno Rungu Pri Sch
  • 479358 Odoyo Benard Odhiambo Gode Ariyo Primary School
  • 452812 Oburu Wycliffe Otieno Okota Pri Sch
  • 344908 Atieno Kennedy Omoth Majiwa Pri. Sch.
  • 421012 Omondi Dominic Omondi Koguta Pri Sch
  • 353874 Agutu John Odhiambo Mawego Girls Primary School
  • 433417 Apiyo William Teki Nyamogo Pri Sch
  • 205678 Okiki Joshua Ohuru Bware Pri Sch
  • 452647 Arum Tyrus Dennis Nyakasera Primary
  • 477723 Owade Silvance Otieno Magwar Pri Sch
  • 267776 Otieno Benard Nyamanga Pri Sch
  • 376719 Njaga Isaac Omollo Odongo Shauri Yako Pri Sch
  • 466200 Ayieko Marikus Munda Mirogi Pri Sch
  • 399549 Owino Pamela Atieno Dudu Pri Sch

Here are links to the most important news portals:

Teachers to attend interviews on 3/12/2019:

  • 464051 Okello Hesbon Omondi Odienya Pri Sch
  • 378137 Angira George Otieno A. Osodo Pri Sch
  • 475948 Oyugi Dan Ogweno Kome Pri Sch
  • 404273 Kotieno Meckias Onyango Arunda Pri Sch
  • 459917 Oloo Kennedy Otieno Ayub Okoko Pri Sch
  • 459730 Keino Joseph Kipkoech Pap Alara Pri Sch
  • 495576 Ouma Hezron Joshua Sango Gem Pri Sch
  • 475945 Adede Penty Odhiambo Sasi Pri Sch
  • 465304 Asedi Osbone Juma Kithereka Primary School
  • 482174 Ogwe Collins Ouma Longo Pri Sch
  • 460268 Lore Fredrick Odhiambo Arembe
  • 404115 Adhiambo George Ochieng Koyoo Pri Sch
  • 481630 Olielo Juma Boy Pundo Primary School
  • 385821 Mabhuri Lucas Obanga Primary School
  • 408681 Anyango Philip Ochola Ngulu Pri Sch
  • 473260 Juma Williis Osati Ngere Pri Sch
  • 421094 Alando Kennedy Caleb Omondi Amoso Pri Sch
  • 445487 Odida Moses Odira Obalwanda Primary
  • 444593 Bodi Okoth H Got- Awendo
  • 471897 Onditi Shem Odhiambo Kowuor Pri Sch
  • 475703 Kouso Pius Otieno Nyawita Pri Sch
  • 472225 Owuor Jim Ochieng Bongia Primary
  • 460551 Origa Jeconiah Onyango Nyabiage Pri Schz14701
  • 471598 Oiga Iddah Apiyo Nyakayiemba
  • 486315 Okoth Raphael Ouma Kirambo
  • 381466 Odoyo Benedict Oseno Miriya Primary School
  • 337870 Ombai Jacob Oruko Kanga Omuga Pri Sch
  • 244378 Ngar John Owuor Adita Primary School
  • 449070 Ogot Ochung George Ongongo Primary School
  • 439261 Oyugi Harizon Moi Soko Primary School
  • 465842 Onyango Molly Atieno Nyaluru Pri Sch
  • 480803 Awino Ezekiel Owiti Ayeingo Pri Sch
  • 465870 Mudhai Jacqueline Atieno Migwa Primary School
  • 528523 Oseno Jackson Opiyo Sanjweru
  • 461443 Abungu David Omondi Ogingo Pri Sch
  • 399511 Adongo Nicolas Arogo Mititi Pri Sch
  • 404230 Ngode Anne Adhiambo Ndhiwa Pri Sch
  • 419688 Otto Isaack Ogutu Urinda Primary School
  • 451396 Otieno Sylvester Odhiambo Kwoyo Kaura Pri Sch
  • 471596 Nyiero Walter Odhiambo Yawo Pri Sch
  • 450683 Arara Caleb Odhiambo Wayara Pri Sch
  • 386884 Okeyo Peter Mwala Chiepe Pri Sch
  • 446363 Oyandhe Alice Anyango Nyamware Pri Sch
  • 404080 Ochogo Samwel Otieno Kambeke Pri Sch
  • 318744 Oriw Dalmas Wanga Nyangiela Pri Sch
  • 459578 Oliech Zephania Onduto Nyalgosi Pri Sch
  • 383505 Wanjira Joshua Habel Ototo Pri Sch
  • 440329 Watama Martin Osodo Takawiri Primary School
  • 422867 Adera George Odhiambo Ogongo – Katuma Pri Sch
  • 461079 Ochieng Raymond Amollo Aorachuodho Pri Sch
  • 295203 Otieno Harison Joshua Alara Primary School
  • 442333 Otieno Maurice Opiyo Kobodo Pri Sch
  • 437955 Ogutu Selphas Ochieng Kombe Primary School
  • 446291 Omach Joseph Oluengo Mwiraria Primary School
  • 475077 Alwala Jacqueline Atieno Sino S.D.A Pri Sch
  • 433785 Ogot Enock Odiwuor Alara Korayo Pri Sch
  • 473404 Mitoko Joel Opande Kokoth Pri Sch
  • 475902 Buga John Otieno Randhore Pri Sch
  • 418049 Akelo Peter Geda Alego Primary
  • 459696 Adede Douglas Onyango Oridi Pri Sch

Teachers to attend interviews on 4/12/2019:

  • 465454 Ochieng Oscar Micah Kisindi Pri Sch
  • 427311 Orwa Evance Odhiambo Bwanda Pri Sch
  • 403929 Ooko Lilian Akinyi Akala Pri Sch
  • 424682 Ochieng Kennedy Owino Ongongo Primary School
  • 395122 Okiro Joash Ogoma Ongoro Pri Sch
  • 506432 Osodo Raphael Greg M.P.I.S.
  • 380906 Okumba Charles Abungu Yiembe Primary School
  • 443066 Okola Elphus Ochieng Kamasi Pri Sch
  • 459973 Ogola Henry Okiki Mawira Pri Sch
  • 455529 Odhong Jacob Oluoch Othoro Pri Sch
  • 467370 Otieno Charles Amolo Maroo Pri Sch
  • 465307 Owich Mark Otieno Got Nyasumbi
  • 457658 Wanda Samwel Odoyo Mbani Pri Sch
  • 407332 Hongo Periz Atieno Mariwa Pri Sch
  • 385783 Otieno Charles Ogembo Nyamwala Pri Sch
  • 404083 Owidi Benard Owuor Rakoro Pri Sch
  • 468037 Ongany Barack Anyango Sulwe
  • 490027 Ogwang Michael Ogutu Rachar Pri Sch
  • 455846 Okeyo Hesbon Ogweno Kosira Pri Sch
  • 475940 Onyando George Omondi Nyarandi Pri Sch
  • 490023 Onyango Erick Omondi Ongeng Pri Sch
  • 465300 Otieno Emmanuel Mitah Mawanga Rock A.R.T Primary School
  • 378674 Odhiambo Thomas Owiti Got Adundo Pri Sch
  • 399009 Otieno Tobias Michael Kambusi Primary School
  • 467584 Ngare Peter Ose Kogelo Kalanya Pri Sch
  • 412888 Ogendo Dickson Otieno Oriang Pri Sch
  • 354348 Wagai Rose Achieng Yadh Welo Primary School
  • 439515 Oyier Esther Adhiambo Lower Kamuga Primary School
  • 442336 Adero Otieno Samson Ogada Primary
  • 383038 Olewe Walter Okoth Kaditon’Ge Pri Ch
  • 493525 Mboya Stephen Odoyo Manga Pri Sch
  • 386082 Onyango Hellen Awuor Nyarabi
  • 453665 Okeyo Joshua Odoyo Jabagre Pri Sch
  • 404136 Osumba Linet Anyango Koga Primary School
  • 320466 Kibebe Lorner Auma Lala Pri Sch
  • 471896 Oruko Dickson Ochien’G Omoya Pri School
  • 493260 Oreso George Ochien’G Nyarongi Pri Sch
  • 311433 Atitoh Benson Ochieng Warao Pri
  • 498077 Otieno Henry Abdala Ogilo Pri Sch
  • 330550 Rangi Kennedy Odhiambo Osiri
  • 469428 Adoyo Stephen Odiwuor Ringa Rpi Sch
  • 370055 Odede Joseph Awino God Agulu Pri Sch
  • 459031 Akicho Dan Kenneth Kanyadhiang Pri Sch
  • 340395 Odongo Patrick Odiwuor Yogo Pri Sch
  • 419929 Justus Peter Oduya Mango Pri Sch
  • 441524 Matoke Jared Magara Victor Musoga
  • 415818 Okumu Nixon Otieno Kobila Primary
  • 472954 Wara Jacob Omondi Ngoche Pri Sch
  • 342359 Ombaka Florence Awuor Kijawa Pri Sch
  • 459579 Okumu John Rogers Andingo Pri Sch
  • 394758 Ogwai Charles Odhiambo Olaare Pri Sch
  • 414687 Okoth Walter Mboya Rongo Nyagowa Primary School
  • 472604 Nyacharo Thomas Jura Koyore Pri Sch
  • 535885 Mijondo Benard Opiyo Kalanding Pri Sch
  • 469242 Were Simeon Odhiambo Nyangao Pri Sch
  • 421095 Onyango Maurice Onyuna Ongeti Pri Sch
  • 456174 Abade Moi Otieno Ramba Pri Sch
  • 410537 Otieno Monica Akinyi Ngeta
  • 383014 Onyango Maurice Odiwuor Ogango Pri Sch
  • 456197 Onyango Moses Oduwa Ongalo Pri

Teachers to attend interviews on 5/12/2019:

  • 456168 Ouma Martin Owuor Dr Williams Pri Sch
  • 528087 Simiyu Chrisantus Sindani Nyabera Pri Sch
  • 458254 Onyango Susan Ogure A Ondiko Pri Sch
  • 277435 Obunga Monny Atieno Nyambare Pri Sch
  • 404213 Anudo Joseph Onditi Achego Pri Sch
  • 502742 Owuor Washington Onyango Nyabondo Pri Sch
  • 443863 Opiyo Julius Okeyo Anjech Pri Sch
  • 488053 Miruka Elijah Omondi Ogenga Pri Sch
  • 451895 Nyangoje George Benson Karabondi Pri Sch
  • 328288 Okweba Samuel Guto Mwamba Primary School
  • 465839 Opiyo Dominic Achiando Komolo Pri Sch
  • 344014 Ogolla Janet Atieno Homa Lime Pri Sch
  • 457710 Obat Maurice Chwanya Got Lwala Pri Sch
  • 383869 Omondi Argwings Mcasene Nyagidha Pri Sch
  • 462318 Ouma Michael Mgesi Ugina
  • 248537 Aduwi Jenifa Auma Kogalo Pri Sch
  • 422251 Ojwala Michael Odhiambo Kibuogi Primary School
  • 429842 Ochiel Eric Omondi Waringa Pri Sch
  • 470603 Onuong’A Jacob Odongo Oriri Primary School
  • 461464 Apiyo Luke Okoth Otaro Pri Sch
  • 354361 Shem Caroline Naomi Rangwena Pri Sch
  • 436325 Simiyu Stella Namulo Lake Pri Sch
  • 421085 Okeyo Mourice Ojwang Obera Pri Sch
  • 461071 Ondiek Jared Oriang Mayuanda
  • 383075 Okech Jecinter Akinyi Kibuogi Primary School
  • 365928 Magumba Kennedy Odhiambo Governor Awiti Kisenye Pri Sch
  • 462021 Odera Fredrick Ochieng Wang’ Got
  • 485010 Dulo Linet Akinyi Kolwa Pri. Sch.
  • 502695 Kobe Richard Otieno Kosele Pri sch
  • 501957 Okomo Peter Odhiambo Got Rateng Primary School
  • 435119 Juma Eunice Soona Sino D.O.H Pri Sch
  • 493267 Onyango Gladys Achieng Nyawawa Pri Sch
  • 429822 Odongo Ruth Mugariki Raongo Primary School
  • 441630 Odera Stanley Okoth Ober Mixed Pri Sch
  • 528524 Owino Carlfred Maswabe Waiga Primary School

REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT

According to the TSC advert, for one to be appointed to the grade of Head Teacher, a teacher must:-

  1. Be serving under career progression guidelines
  2. Have served as Deputy Head Teacherfor a minimum period ofthree (3) years;
  3. Be currently serving as Deputy Head Teacher II TSC Scale 9;
  4. Be in possession of a Bachelor of Education degree or its equivalent;
  5. Have satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal;
  6. Meet the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution;
  7. Have demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor and provide professional support.

On the other hand, one must meet the following requirements in order to qualify for appointment to the grade of Deputy Head Teacher II:-

  • i. Be serving under career progression guidelines
  • ii. Have served as Senior Teacher for a minimum period of three (3) years;
  • iii. Be currently serving as Senior Teacher I T- Scale 8;
  • iv. Be in possession of a Bachelor of Education degree or its equivalent;
  • v. Have satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal;
  • vi. Have demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor and provide professional support to other teachers;
  • vii. Meet the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution; and
  • viii. Meet any other requirement the Commission may deem necessary.
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TSC payslip online 2021

TSC PAYSLIP ONLINE- Are you looking for a complete guide on how to create your TSC Payslips Account, Login and download your Payslips? Well. Worry no more. Here, we have provided you with a complete guide on how to use the new TSC Payslips Portal; https://tpay.tsc.go.ke/.

HOW TO LOG INTO YOUR TSC PAYSLIPS PORTAL, T-PAY ONLINE PORTAL.

The Teachers Service Commision (TSC) T-Pay Portal is a platform where teachers can access their payslips and P9 forms online. The portal also helps teachers to send their payslips to third parties like teachers’ unions, Banks, Saccos and Insurance Companies.

To use the portal you must first be registered. Registration is no longer done online. Therefore, once you are employed by TSC, visit the local TSC County office. Remember to carry your National ID Card. Once at this office, the TSC staff will register you online and they will give you a password that you will use to access the T-Pay Portal.

Once you have this password, then, you are good to go. Proceed as follows;

LOGGING INTO THE T-PAY PORTAL

  • First, visit the TSC Payslips Portal by using the link address; https://tpay.tsc.go.ke/. You will see the login window shown below;
    T-pay Payslips online. The Login window.
  • next, enter your User Name (TSC/ National ID Number) and Password. Click ‘Login’ as shown in the image above. In case you forget your password, you have no reasons to be worried. Simply click on the ‘Reset Password’ tab as in above. For a guide on how to easily rest your password, click here; How to easily reset your T-Pay Password online.
  • Once you click on ‘Login’ you will be redirected to your account dashboard as shown below;

T-pay Payslips online. Your account home page.

  • The Home page contains the T-pay menu items and your personal details (See image above). By this, you would have successfully logged into your payslips account.

UPDATING YOUR DETAILS ON THE THE T-PAY PORTAL

The Commission requires that you update your personal details on the T-Pay Account. Details to be updated include:

  • Your photo; Ensure your photo fits into the frame and is clearly visible before clicking the “Save Picture” button! Click “Choose File” to change photo incase the pre-loaded one does meet the said requirements.
  • Your phone number; Ensure it is active. To update your phone number, enter it into the box (see image below), and click ‘save number’ a validation code will automatically be sent to your number. Enter this code in the phone number validation code box and click ‘Validate Phone No.’
  • Your Email address; It should also be active. To update your Email, enter it into the box ‘Enter Email address’ (see image below), and click ‘save Email’ a validation code will automatically be sent to your Email Inbox. Locate and enter this code in the Email validation code box and click ‘Validate Email’.

T-pay Payslips online. Updating your details.

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USING THE T-PAY MENU ITEMS.

Your T-pay portal account has a number of items (See image below). These include:

  • View Payslips: Click on this tab to see your payslips. You can search for all previous years’ payslips here. Simply select the year and month.
  •  View P9(s): Use this submenu to view all your P9s that are used for filing KRA returns online.
  • Send Payslip(s): This menu is used to send payslips for third party deductions. Third parties approved by TSC include: Banks, Hire Purchase, Insurance, Micro Finance, Sacco and SWAs (Teachers’ Unions, Welfares, BBFs and others).
  • Transactions: See your running third party deductions and approve any pending ones, here.
  •  My Documents: A list of all personal soft copy files as maintained by TSC.
  •  Logout: Click here to exit from your account. Always remember to click this button once you are done with using your account; more so if the computer or phone used is accessible by other people (a public electronic gadget). Many teachers have had their salaries slashed to third parties that they did not sanction. Ensure your passwords are also private and confidential.

T-pay Payslips online. The T-pay menu.

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How to check TSC registration and promotion application status online at https://teachersonline.tsc.go.ke/

Did you apply for a TSC job recently and you are wondering how to check your TSC Job Application Status Online? Well.You have no reason to worry. You can now get a step by step guide on how to do this.

The Commission Advertises for vacant Posts either for its Secretariat or in education institutions. The TSC Online System allows you to apply for any post you qualify for and gives you the opportunity to track every stage of processing up to Appointment. No Payments is required of any kind.

The Commission advertises promotion vacancies for teachers from time time. After submitting your application online you will be expected to check to see if you have been shortlisted. This can also be done via the TSC online system.

See also; TSC promotion of teachers

How to check TSC Job Application Status online

1. You can check your TSC application status by visiting the TSC online services portal.

2. Visit this link; https://teachersonline.tsc.go.ke/

3. Now click on ‘Registration Status’

4. Then enter your identity card or passport number and press go. You will receive your TSC registration confirmation.

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2020 Teacher of the Year Award (TOYA), iTOYA, POYA Guidelines, Requirements, Marking Scheme and Timelines

The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) in conjunction with the Kenya Secondary School Heads Association (KESSHA) have released the 2020 instructions for the Teacher of the Year Award (TOYA), innovative/ICT teacher of the year (iTOYA) and principal of the year (POYA) awards. The 2020 TOYA, iTOYA and POYA assessment tool has been aligned to the policy framework to make the award system fair, competitive and open to all teachers where only merit will count.

  Related News: Full list of the 2019 POYA, iTOYA and TOYA Winners at all levels

In 2019, eligibility to contest in the iTOYA was expanded to include teachers in any subject as long as they can present their innovation and creativity in curriculum delivery.The main objective is to: encourage compliance with teaching standards; facilitate career progression; promote professional development; promote best practices in curriculum implementation.

REQUIREMENTS FOR TOYA

To qualify for participation one must be a TSC employed teacher and must have taught for at least three years under TSC and should have a subject mean score of 5.0 (C-) and above in 2019 KCSE results in the teaching subject being presented for contest. To proceed to the next level, one must attain at least 60% on the scoring tool. Teachers with special needs are encouraged to participate.

REQUIREMENTS FOR iTOYA

To qualify for participation one must be a TSC employed teacher and must have taught for at least three years under TSC and should have a subject mean score of 5.0 (C-) and above in 2019 KCSE results in the teaching subject being presented for contest (however, this should not deter teachers with innovative projects from proceeding to the next level even if they do not meet the C- criteria).It is open to all teachers in all subjects.

To proceed to the next level, one must attain at least 60% on the scoring tool.Teachers with special needs are encouraged to participate. SMASE County Trainers’ Representatives are not eligible for the competition to avoid conflict of interest.

Here are links to the most important news portals:
REQUIREMENTS FOR POYA

Principals must be employed by TSC and fully paid up members of KESSHA. In addition, one must have served as a principal for at least three years and should have a school mean score of 5.0 (C-) and above in 2019 KCSE results.  In addition, one must have submitted books of accounts for the year 2019 for audit. To proceed to the next level, one must attain at least 60% on the scoring tool. Principals with special needs are encouraged to participate. KESSHA NEC officials, county and sub-county chairpersons are not eligible for this competition.  A principal is not eligible to participate in the iTOYA or TOYA awards.

Any participant who reaches the National Level in any of the above categories cannot take part in the exercise again.

The award criterion is in adherence with the TSC performance recognition, reward and sanction policy; focusing on school based quality management systems, professionalism and application of educational legal provision in teaching and learning and in managing learning institutions.

Further the criterion is based on indicators that are key pointers to the quality of a national education system, which include:

  1. Learners’ achievement; improvement index in the national examination.
  2. Enhancing access and retention in provision of Secondary Education.
  3. Improving the learning environment.
  4. Integration of ICT in learning and innovativeness in curriculum delivery.
  5. Exhibition of high levels of professionalism and integrity.
  6. Prudent financial and human resource management.
  7. Networking with other stakeholders in the provision and management of education programmes.
LINKS TO TPAD GUIDES, FORMS AND MANY MORE
ASSESSMENT PROCESS

The following are the levels for identifying the contestants.

  1. School (Teachers only)
  2. Sub-county
  3. County
  4. Regional.
  5. National

The panelists at various levels will carry out their assessment and select the winners.

BEST LINKS TO TSC SERVICES & DOCUMENTS; ONLINE
SELECTION PANELISTS

According to the KESSHA/ TSC instructions, the following will be panelists at different levels:

  1. School Level

The panel at the school level for TOYA/iTOYAshall consist of the following:

  1. BOM Chairperson – Chair
  2. Principal to coordinate
  3. Deputy Principal
  4. H.O.D
  5. PA Chairman

(Total members 5)

In a situation where the deputy or HOD or both are contestants then suitable replacements should be made.

  1. Sub-County Selection Panel

The panel at the sub-county level for TOYA shall comprise the following:

  1. TSC Sub-County Director – Chairperson
  2. Sub County Director of Education
  3. KESSHA –Sub-County chairman (coordinator)
  4. CEMASTEA trainer (who is not a contestant)
  5. Curriculum Support Officer (CSO)

(Total members 5)

POYA

The panel membership for POYA shall be the following:

  1. TSC Sub-County Director – Chairman
  2. KESSHA –Sub-County Chairman (coordinator)
  3. Sub-County School’s Auditor
  4. Sub County Director of Education
  5. Curriculum Support Officer (CSO)

(Total members 5)

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  1. County Selection Panel

The following will constitute the panel for TOYA:

  1. TSC County Director- Chairman
  2. KESSHA county Chairman (coordinator)
  3. County Quality Assurance & Standards Officer (CQASO)
  4. TSC Deputy County Director
  5. CEMASTEA County Trainer’s Representative

(Total members 5)

POYA

The selection panel for POYA will be constituted by the following.

  1. TSC County Director(chairman)
  2. KESSHA County Chairman(coordinator)
  3. County Director of Education
  4. County Quality Assurance & Standards Officer (CQASO)
  5. TSC Deputy County Director

(Total members 5)

Also read;

  1. Regional Selection Panel

The selection panel for TOYA/iTOYA shall have the following members

  1. TSC Regional Director (chairman)
  2. KESSHA NEC representative
  3. Regional Coordinator- Education
  4. Regional QASO
  5. CEMASTEA National Trainer

(Total members 5)

POYA

The panel will have:

  1. TSC Regional Director (Chairman)
  2. TSC County Director (one)
  3. KESSHA NEC representative from a different region
  4. Regional Coordinator- Education
  5. Regional QASO

(Total members 5)

  1. National Selection Panel

The panel at the national level for POYA / TOYA/iTOYA will consist of the following:

  1. TSC Director, Quality Assurance and Standards – Chairperson
  2. 3 TSC HQs representatives
  3. TSC Regional Director
  4. 2 KESSHA NEC representatives
  5. Psychometric expert
  6. 2 CEMASTEA representatives for iTOYA session only
  7. Pedagogical expert for iTOYA participants

(Total members 11)

Note:

Panelist of POYA/TOYA/iTOYA at all levels will be requested to declare their interest in a candidate. Depending on the nature of interest, a panelist can disqualify him/herself or the chairperson may rule that such a panelist shall not adjudicate the candidate.

Time Frame

Below is the calendar for 2020 POYA/TOYA/iTOYA awards

  • Schools should have come up with their TOYA/iTOYA by 2ndMarch 2020.
  • Sub-counties should have come up with their iTOYA/TOYA/POYA by 16th March 2020.
  • Counties should have come up with their iTOYA/TOYA/POYA by 13th April 2020.
  • Regions should have come up with their iTOYA/TOYA /POYA by 4thMay 2020.
  • Documents to be verified at County level and certificate of verification signed by panel chair and submitted to next level.
  • Regional winners’ profiles to be submitted to KESSHA secretariat and TSC headquarters by 11thMay 2020.
  • Evidence verification visits by TSC headquarters by 23rdMay 2020.
 Mode of Presentation

The official reports in a prescribed summary draft at each level should be signed by all panelists and promptly presented to the next level of selection.

 Procedure:
  1. KCSE Mean Score/improvement index for each category of schools shall be used to shortlist participants
  2. Talent identification and development shall also be used to shortlist participants
  3. Innovation in curriculum delivery shall also be used as criteria for short listing.
  4. Individual schools shall present the name of the winning teacher to the sub-county selection panel.
  5. The sub-county selection panel shall then conduct the short listing. The best 5 teachers shall be eligible for interviews.
  6. Principals shall be shortlisted by the sub-county selection panel; the best 5principals shall be interviewed.
  7. Each County shall forward the names of the winning principal and teacher to the Regional selection panel.
  8. The regional selection panel shall short list and interview a minimum of 4 and maximum of 8 principals and teachers.
  9. The regional winners, one principal and one teacher from each region shall be eligible for interview by the National selection panel.
  10. All KESSHA chairpersons at various levels and members of the National Executive Committee are not eligible to participate.
  11. There shall be school visits by members of the national panel and or as the Commission may guide for further verification for those qualifying for National Competition.
Award Packages

Here are the awards to be given to the Winners, First and Second Runners ups at various levels:

SCHOOL LEVEL AWARDS
Position Award Who to fund award
1 10,000 Board of Management
2 8,000 Board of Management
3 5,000 Board of Management

NB: KESSHA at the different levels to facilitate and award the winners with cash prizes and certificates

SUB-COUNTY LEVEL AWARDS
Position Award Who to fund award
1 15,000 KESSHA Sub County
2 10,000 KESSHA Sub County
3 8,000 KESSHA Sub County

 

COUNTY LEVEL AWARDS
Position Award Who to fund award
1 25,000 KESSHA County
2 20,000 KESSHA County
3 15,000 KESSHA County

 

REGIONAL LEVEL AWARDS
Position Award Who to fund award
1 30,000 KESSHA Counties within the Region
2 25,000 KESSHA Counties within the Region
3 20,000 KESSHA Counties within the Region

 

NATIONAL LEVEL AWARDS
Position Award Who to fund award
1 100,000 KESSHA National
2 70,000 KESSHA National
3 50,000 KESSHA National
Funding
  1. KESSHA will undertake resource mobilization by engaging stakeholders both government and corporate bodies to support all the awards activities.
  2. The TSC will participate and coordinate the process at all levels in liaison with KESSHA andin line with existing policies.
Presentation to the National KESSHA Conference

Each nominee shall be given an opportunity make a brief presentation to the conference audience. The aim of the presentation is to give the audience an opportunity to learn from best practices and strategies which can be emulated by other institutions. The presentations provide an opportunity for the audience and the assessors to also objectively evaluate the articulation skills of the POYA, TOYA and iTOYA nominees.

The nominees are further assessed on various performance parameters which include;

  • honesty
  • mannerism,
  • articulation,
  • audibility and audience control,
  • resource utilization and management,
  • effective preparation and
  • time management.

The presentation content will further be corroborated with evidence provided by each nominee for authentication. In addition, indicators relating to;

  • access (to school and subject),
  • retention,
  • completion,
  • attendance,
  • academic achievement,
  • innovativeness,
  • resourcefulness and
  • focus to professionalism will be considered.
The Award
The Teacher’s Award Assessment Tool
  1. This tool will be used to evaluate both the teachers and the principals in regard to performance while offering teaching service.
  2. The criteria will be used to evaluate the teacher professional performance competencies in maintaining of teaching standards during curriculum implementation process.
  3. It is recommended that all the national finalists be evaluated at their work station by the TSC National adjudicators. This will offer an opportunity to verify and authenticate their performance and works; it will also create opportunity to access live evidence and experience of the teacher’s performance.

Scoring Criteria

The following criteria will be used to award marks: 
Scoring Criteria

The following criteria will be used for awarding marks at all levels:

Summary of the Scoring Areas
POYA   Max. Score
i.                    General Assessment
A

Improving Quality of Education

 Learner achievement 10
Enhancing Access and retention 10
Improving Learning Environment 5
ICT Integration 5
Exhibition of professionalism 5
Prudent Financial Human Resource 5
Networking with Parents/Stakeholders 5
Inculcation of National Values 5
Sub Total 50
     
B

Co-curriculum

 Ability of the teachers to tap talents 10
Mentoring and Coaching 5
Suggestions/Development of new curriculum 10
Teachers who identify and facilitate innovations 5
Sub Total 30
     
C

Distinguished Service

 Makes major contributions or achievements under extra ordinary circumstances 5
Initiate and participate in school or community based programmes 5
Participate in disaster preparedness and management 5
Sub Total 15
     
PC Implementation Achievement of PC targets- 2019

 

 2
2020 PC;

·         Uploaded Operational School Work plan

·         Uploaded term PC target achievement progress report

 2
Evidence of having cascaded PC targets 1
Sub Total 5
ii.                  TPAD Assessment
TPAD TPAD 2.0. Assessment per Standard 50
Total Score 150 Mks
   
iTOYA    
A. Professional achievement 10
B. Performance in Assigned areas 25
C. Maintenance of Documents using ICT 5
D. Lesson attendance (3months) 10
E. TPAD 50
F. Learner achievement 10
G. Co-curricular achievement 5
H. Team Player 5
I. Community involvement 5
Total 125
     
TOYA    
A. Professional achievement 10
B. Performance 10
C. Maintenance of Documents using ICT 10
D. Lesson attendance (3months) 10
E. TPAD 50
F. Learner achievement 10
G. Co-curricular achievement 5
H. Community involvement 5
Total Score 110

 

ICT Teacher of the Year Award (i-TOYA)
      Score Max. Score Actual Score
A Professional Achievement Verifiable Indicators   10

 
1.        Length of Service (Experience)     2  
          i.             5 years and above

ii.             Below 5 years

 

     2

1

  
2.        Academic & Professional qualification     4  
       i.   Ph.D /Masters

ii.   Degree/PGDE

iii.   Diploma &

iv.   ICT certificate

     4

3

2

1

  
3. Practice  of ICT Integration in  Teaching Indicators   3  
      i.    Preparation of schemes of work and lesson plan

ii.    Presentation of content

iii.    Research for content and pedagogy

 SOW and LP presented in soft copy.

Activities in ICT lesson plans.

Generated digital content (text, videos, charts, diagrams, pictures models)

 1 mk

 

1 mk

1 mk

    
4. Responsibilities     1  
     i.     ICT champion or Trainer or

ii.     Member of a Subject panel

 Appointment letters.

 

 

 1mk

1 mk

  

 

 

  
B Performance in assigned areas of responsibility Indicators Marks Max Score 25 Actual Score
  Video Observation         
          i.            Lesson planning  

 

 

(Use of ICT integrated lesson plan attached)

 5 marks    
        ii.            Lesson introduction. 5 marks    
      iii.            Student participation 5 marks    
      iv.            Innovation 5 marks    
        v.            Conclusion 3 marks    
      vi.            Evaluation 2 marks    
C Maintenance of Professional Documents using ICT Indicators Marks Max score 5  
       i.      Current Personal Timetable Evidence of using ICT tools in generating and use of timetable 1 mark    
   ii.      Updated lesson  notes Digital notes 1 mark    
 iii.      Subject analysis for the National Exams. Statistics derived using ICT 1 mark    
 iv.      Innovative digital teaching /learning resources records Digital records 1mark    
   v.      Record of work Digital records 1mark    
D Lesson  Attendance Rating   Marks Max score 10  
          i.            <=59%   0 mks    
      ii.            60-70%   4 mks    
    iii.            71-80%   6 mks    
    iv.            81-90%   8 mks    
      v.            91-100%   10 mks    
E Teacher Performance Appraisal and Development(TPAD) Max score 50  
Part A-Instructional Delivery(Teaching)
Teaching Standards Indicators Evidence Based TPAD Rating Max. Score Actual Score
Standard 1: Professional Knowledge and Practice
Targets        
1 Prepare professional documents based on the current syllabus/designs [3mks] Refer to TPAD 2.0 Online rating for Term 1, 2020 and verify the physical evidence used.

If the evidence is lacking or it is not provided do your own independent rating for each target and put in your report.

   2  
2 Demonstrate mastery of the subject content and use different appropriate instructional methods [3mks]   2  
3 Undertake lesson observation at least once a term[3mks]   2  
4 Utilize teaching/learning resources effectively (improvised or procured)   2  
5 Ability to identify the learners’ capability and learning styles[3mks]   2  
6 Ability to identify and nurture learners’ talents[3mks]   2  
7 Ability to access, retrieve and integrate ICT in teaching and learning[3mks]   2  
8 Ability to carry out learner assessment, feedback and reporting on learners’ learning[3mks]   2  
Standard 2: Comprehensive Learning Environment
1 Ability to create a stimulating classroom environment[3mks]     2  
2 Ability to create child friendly school/class environment[3mks]   2  
3 Ability to ensure safety of learners[3mks]   2  
4 Ability to manage learners conduct and behavior[3mks]   2  
Standard 3: Teacher Professional Development
1 Identify professional gaps     2  
2 Develop Teacher’s Termly Professional Development (TPD) Support Plan[3mks]   2  
3 Engaging in continuous and relevant career growth and development[3mks]   2  
Part B: Teacher Conduct And Professionalism
Standard 4: Teacher Conduct and Professionalism
1 Teacher’s ability to act in the best interest of the learner and maintain high standards of ethics and professional requirements within and outside the institution[6mks].  

 

   2  
2 Demonstrate knowledge on the legal requirements in education   2  
3 Comply with the professional requirements in teaching and learning[6mks]   2  
4 i.            Ability to observe punctuality in lesson attendance, performance of duty and preparation of professional documents   [6mks] ii. iii.            2 iv.
v.            5 vi.            Timely syllabus coverage and meeting of deadlines[6mks] vii. viii.            2 ix.
x.            Part C: Community of Practice
xi.            Standard 5: Participation in Professional Learning Community(PLC)
xii.            1 xiii.            Join Professional Learning Community (PLC) [5mks]  

i.

 ii. iii.            2 iv.
v.            2 vi.            Collaborate with colleagues and the broader Professional Learning Community to support teaching and learning[5mks] vii. viii.            2 ix.
x.            3 xi.            Collaborate with parents/guardians and other stakeholders[5mks] xii. xiii.            2 xiv.
xv.            4 xvi.            Establish linkages with communities[5mks] xvii. xviii.            2 xix.
xx.            5 xxi.            Participate in programs organized in collaboration with other education bodies and partners; (KNEC, MOE, KICD, NGOs etc) [5mks] xxii. xxiii.            2 xxiv.
F Learner Achievements     Max Score 10  
1. Performance in National Examinations   5mks  
  Either; Candidature: % of Candidates in   National Exam Optional Subjects  

 

    
30 and below   1 mks    
        i.            31-50%   2 mks    
      ii.            51-70%   3 mks    
    iii.            71-90%   4 mks    
    iv.            91-100%   5 mks    
  Or; %of candidates scoring C+ in compulsory subjects   5 Mks  
i.                    20 and below   1 mks    
ii.                  21-40%   2 mks    
iii.                41-60%   3 mks    
iv.                61-99%   4 mks    
v.                  100%   5 mks    
2 Either: KCSE  Subject Performance Mean Score   Max 5 mks  
  i.                    10

ii.                  9

iii.                8

iv.                7

v.                  6

   5 mks

4 mks

3 mks

2 mks

1mks

    
3 Or; Value AdditionImprovement Index -Last 3Years   Max 5 mks  
  Improvement Index KCSE        
2.10-2.50 & above   5 mks    
1.51-2.00   4 mks    
1.49-1.50   3 mks    
0.51-1.00   2 mks    
0.50 &less   1mks    
G Co-curricular Achievements     Max score 5 Actual Score 
Level of Competition Attained Indicator      
Sub-county Evidence of ICTintegration in co-curricular activities   1 mks  
County   2 mks  
Regional   3 mks  
National   4 mks  
International     5 mks  
H Team player     Max 5  
Consider manner of handling work relationships Evidence be provided in each area.   1  
Ability to peer  teach  others  on  ict  integration   2  
Using ICT in sharing new information with colleagues   2  
I. Community Involvement Indicator   Max 5  
Membership in a professional body or community of learning     1  
ICT system or innovation that has helped the school community System interface/evidence of innovation   2  
ICT system or innovation that has helped the surrounding community System interface/evidence of innovation   2  
TOTAL SCORE     125  

 

NB:

  1. To get a score for TPAD rating take the awarded marks and divide by marks for the target multiplied by 2 (eg. If a teacher is awarded 3marks for Join professional learning community target convert as follows; 3/5×2=1.2) or Timely syllabus coverage and meeting of deadlines target; 3/6×2= 1
  2. Those proceeding to the National Level will:
  • Be required to do a 7 minutes’ presentation to the national conference demonstrate their exemplary performance/achievement.
  • Undertake:
    • face to face interview
    • Aptitude Test
 Teacher of the Year Award (TOYA)
    Indicator Score Max. Score Actual Score
A Professional Achievement     10

 
1.        Length of Service (Experience)     3  
          i.            11 years and above
  1. 6 -10 years
  2. 3 – 5 years
 Letter of appointment 3 mks

2 mks

1mk

    
2.        Academic & Professional qualification     4  
  i.           Ph.D

ii.         Masters

iii.       Degree/PGDE

iv.       Diploma

 Certificate 4 mks

3 mks

2 mks

1 mks

    
3.        Membership to a  relevant  professional body     3  
  i.         Professional body membership Certificate/card

ii.       Letter of recommendation from subject panel

iii.     Member of cluster or peer study group

 Certificate

 

Letter

 

Attendance list

 3mks

 

 

2mks

 

1mk

    
B. Performance in Assigned Areas of Responsibility   10  
1.        D/Head teachers / Senior/HoD/HoS/Other responsibilities Letter assigning responsibilities 1      mk 1  
2.        Exhibition of High levels of Professionalism and integrity        
          i.            Commitment to the profession The panel to formulate questions and scenarios to be used in the  interview 0.5mk    
        ii.            Content mastery 1mk    
      iii.            Classroom management 0.5mk    
      iv.            Creative thinking and innovativeness 1mk    
        v.            Leadership traits 1mk    
      vi.            Communication skills 1mk    
    vii.            Evaluation/ assessment ability 1mk    
  viii.            Problem solving 1mk    
      ix.            Maintain professional etiquette 1mk    
        x.            Awareness of how learners learn, their diversity and uniqueness using Individual Education Plans (IEP)records. 1mk    
C. Maintenance of Teacher Professional Documents   10mks  
              i.     Current Personal Timetable Approved 0.5 mk    
          ii.     Syllabi for the teaching subjects. Approved 1 mk    
        iii.     Approved Schemes of work. Approved 1 mk    
        iv.     Updated Lesson plans. Approved 1 mk    
          v.     Updated Lesson   notes. Approved 1 mk    
        vi.     Records of work checked weekly. Approved 1 mk    
      vii.     Subject analysis for the National Exams/ Learners’ Progress Records indicating Value added progress (VAP). Approved 1 mk    
    viii.     Marked/checked learners work exercise books.   1mk    
        ix.     Learners’ discipline management and guidance and counselling records. Approved 1 mk    
          x.     Copies of subject/ departmental meeting minutes. Duly signed 0.5mk    
        xi.     Teacher Performance Appraisal and Development records. Duly filled TPAD tool 1 mk    
D. Lesson Attendance Rating for three months   10  
         i.  Below 60%

ii.  60-70%

iii.  71-80%

iv.  81-90%

v.  91-100%

 Certified analysis of lesson attendance 0 mks

4 mks

6 mks

8 mks

10 mks

    
E. Teacher Performance Appraisal and Development 50  
Part A-Instructional Delivery(Teaching)
Teaching Standards Indicators Evidence Based TPAD Rating Max. Score Actual Score
Standard 1: Professional Knowledge and Practice
Targets        
1 Prepare professional documents based on the current syllabus/designs [3mks] Refer to TPAD 2.0 Online rating for Term 1, 2020 and verify the physical evidence used.

If the evidence is lacking or it is not provided do your own independent rating for each target and put in your report.

   2  
2 Demonstrate mastery of the subject content and use different appropriate instructional methods [3mks]   2  
3 Undertake lesson observation at least once a term[3mks]   2  
4 Utilize teaching/learning resources effectively (improvised or procured)   2  
5 Ability to identify the learners’ capability and learning styles[3mks]   2  
6 Ability to identify and nurture learners’ talents[3mks]   2  
7 Ability to access, retrieve and integrate ICT in teaching and learning[3mks]   2  
8 Ability to carry out learner assessment, feedback and reporting on learners’ learning[3mks]   2  
Standard 2: Comprehensive Learning Environment
1 Ability to create a stimulating classroom environment[3mks]     2  
2 Ability to create child friendly school/class environment[3mks]   2  
3 Ability to ensure safety of learners[3mks]   2  
4 Ability to manage learners conduct and behavior[3mks]   2  
Standard 3: Teacher Professional Development
1 Identify professional gaps     2  
2 Develop Teacher’s Termly Professional Development (TPD) Support Plan[3mks]   2  
3 Engaging in continuous and relevant career growth and development[3mks]   2  
Part B: Teacher Conduct and Professionalism
Standard 4: Teacher Conduct and Professionalism
1 Teacher’s ability to act in the best interest of the learner and maintain high standards of ethics and professional requirements within and outside the institution[6mks].     2  
2 Demonstrate knowledge on the legal requirements in education   2  
3 Comply with the professional requirements in teaching and learning[6mks]   2  
4 xxv.            Ability to observe punctuality in lesson attendance, performance of duty and preparation of professional documents   [6mks] xxvi. xxvii.            2 xxviii.
xxix.            5 xxx.            Timely syllabus coverage and meeting of deadlines[6mks] xxxi. xxxii.            2 xxxiii.
xxxiv.            Part C: Community of Practice
xxxv.            Standard 5: Participation in Professional Learning Community(PLC)
xxxvi.            1 xxxvii.            Join Professional Learning Community (PLC) [5mks] xxxviii. xxxix. xl.            2 xli.
xlii.            2 xliii.            Collaborate with colleagues and the broader Professional Learning Community to support teaching and learning[5mks] xliv. xlv.            2 xlvi.
xlvii.            3 xlviii.            Collaborate with parents/guardians and other stakeholders[5mks] xlix. l.            2 li.
lii. liii.            Establish linkages with communities[5mks] liv. lv.            2 lvi.
lvii.            4 lviii.            Participate in programs organized in collaboration with other education bodies and partners; (KNEC, MOE, KICD, NGOs etc) [5mks] lix. lx.            2 lxi.
F Learner Achievements     Max score 10  
lxii. Performance in National Examinations   5mks lxiii.
lxiv. Either; Candidature: % of Candidates in   National Exam Optional Subjects  

 

 

   lxv.
                    i.            30 and below   1mks   lxvi.
                  ii.            31-50%   2mks    
                iii.            51-70%   3mks    
                iv.            71-90%   4 mks    
                  v.            91-100%   5mks    
1 Or; %of candidates scoring C+ in compulsory subjects   5mks  
20 and below   1mk    
        i.            21-40%   2mks    
      ii.            41-60%   3mks    
    iii.            61-80%   4mks    
    iv.            81- 100%   5mks    
4 Either: KCSE  Subject Performance Mean Score   Max 5mks  
i.                    10

ii.                  9

iii.                8

iv.                7

v.                  6

   5 mks

4 mks

3 mks

2 mks

1mks

   vi.
vii. Or; Value AdditionImprovement Index -Last 3Years   Max 5mks viii.
Improvement Index KCSE       ix.
2.10-2.50 & above   5 mks   x.
1.51-2.00   4 mks   xi.
1.49-1.50   3 mks   xii.
0.51-1.00   2 mks   xiii.
0.50 &less   1mks   xiv.
G. Co-curricular Achievements     Max 5mks xv.
xvi. Sub-county   1mk   xvii.
xviii. County   2 mks   xix.
xx. Regional   3 mks   xxi.
xxii. National   4 mks   xxiii.
xxiv. International   5 mks   xxv.
H Community involvement     Max 5mks xxvi.
xxvii. Initiated a project that has benefited the school community   2 mks   xxviii.
xxix. Initiated a project that has benefited the community beyond the school.   2 mks   xxx.
xxxi. Membership to a professional organization   1 mk   xxxii.
xxxiii. TOTAL SCORE     110 xxxiv.

 

NB:

  1. To get a score for TPAD rating take the awarded marks and divide by marks for the target multiplied by 2 (eg. If a teacher is awarded 3marks for Join professional learning community target convert as follows; 3/5×2=1.2) or Timely syllabus coverage and meeting of deadlines target; 3/6×2= 1
  2. Those proceeding to the National Level will:
  • Be required to do a 7 minutes’ presentation to the national conference demonstrate their exemplary performance/achievement.
  • Undertake:
    • face to face interview
    • Aptitude Test

The Principal’s Award Assessment Tool

  1. The principals’ will be evaluated in their multidimensional roles as the lead educators and administrators. Equally their capacity to perform the role of quality assurance within their institutions will be assessed. The assessment will focus on the head of institution personal achievement in both PC & TPAD.
  2. These criteria will be used to evaluate the principal’s professional performance competencies in maintaining of teaching standards during curriculum implementation process.
  3. It will also assess the principal’s competencies in management of human, material and financial resources during the teaching and learning process with a view to enhancing learning outcomes
  4. It is recommended that all the national finalists be evaluated at their work station by the TSC National adjudicators. This will offer an opportunity to verify and authenticate their performance and works; it will also create opportunity to access live evidence and experience of the principal’s performance.
POYA ASSESSMENT -2020
  1. General Assessment
POYA ASSESSMENT 2020
Performance Indicators Indicator Score Max. Score Actual Score
A.   

Improving Quality of Education

 1. Learner achievement and improvement index in the national examination(10mks) Consider either means score or the value addition.
National Schools Mean Score Value Addition      
       i.     10.00 and above

ii.     9.5 – 9.9

iii.     9.0 – 9.4

iv.     8.5-8.9

v.     8.0-8.4

   i.     2.10-2.50 &above

ii.     1.51-2.00

iii.     1.49-1.50

iv.     0.51-1.00

v.     0.50 &below

 10

8

6

4

2

 10  
Extra/County Schools        i.  8.5 and above

ii.  7.5 – 8.4

iii.  7.0 – 7.4

iv.  6.5-   6.9

v.  6.0 – 6.4

     i.    2.10-2.50 &above

ii.    1.51-2.00

iii.    1.49-1.50

iv.    0.51-1.00

v.    0.50 &below

 10

8

6

4

2

    
Sub-County Schools     i.    7.0 and above

ii.    6.5 – 6.9

iii.    6.0 – 6.4

iv.    5.5 -5.9

v.    5.0 – 5.4

     i.     2.10-2.50 &above

ii.     1.51-2.00

iii.     1.49-1.50

iv.     0.51-1.00

v.     0.50 &below

 10

8

6

4

2

    
2.      Enhancing access and retention in provision of Secondary Education

(10mks).

 School Registration  

i.      Current Registration Certificate status

ii.      Title deed/ Certified copy

 

  

1

 

1

 2  
Enrolment-students per stream

i. 40-45

ii. <46

iii. >39

  

3

2

1

 3  
Retention Rate

Current student population as compared to the initial student enrolment; Form 1-3

i.            69 & below

ii.            70-79%

iii.            80 & above

  

 

 

1

2

3

 3  
Repetition in classes

i.  No Repetition

ii.  Repetition

  

2

0

 2  
3.     Improving the learning environment

(5mks)

 

 i.     Infrastructure-Security/Safety

Measure

ii.   Social Environment-Prevention

of;

a.  HIV/AIDS infection

b. Drug/Alcohol Abuse

iii.  Physical Environment-trees, flowers & cleanliness

 2

 

2

 

1

 5  
4.     Integration of ICT in learning and teaching processes

(5mks)

 

     i.        Availability of ICT infrastructures

ii.   Use of computer/Electronic information management systems.

iii.   Availability and used digital content material

iv.   Evidence of ICT integrated lesson delivery

 2

 

1

 

 

1

 

1

 5  
5.     Exhibition of high levels of professionalism and integrity (5mks). i.       Availability and Knowledge of legal provisions in teacher management:

o  TSC Act

o  Code of Regulation for Teachers

o  Code of Conduct for Teachers

ii.     Maintenance of Records of;

o  Teachers & Learners conduct and discipline

o  Complaint management

   5  
6.     Prudent financial and human resource management (5mks). i.        Utilization and compliance with used of approved budget

ii.      Evidence of implementation of previous auditors reports recommendation

iii.    Development and display the Citizens Service Delivery Charter.

iv.    Sensitize institutional employees on school service delivery charter

v.      Maintain records on services delivered.

 1

 

1

 

1

 

 

2

 5  
7.        Networking with parents and other stakeholders in the provision and management of education programmes   i.          Parents/guardians involvement in the learning of their children.

ii.          Involvement of learners in community service, joint activities with stakeholders.

iii.          Involvement in collaborative programs/partnership with educational bodies or no-educational organization.

 1

 

 

1

 

 

3

 5  
8.        Inculcation of the national values to teachers, learners and staff i.   Sensitization on corruption and prevention measure (teaching and non-teaching staff).

ii.   Implementation of measures to promote realisation of national value and cohesion (learners, teaching and non-teaching staff).

 2

 

 

3

 

 5  
Sub total 50    
B.      

Co-curriculum

 1. The ability of the teachers to tap the talents from among the learners (10mks).

 

     i.     Evidence talents identified and nurtured among learners.

ii.     Student involvement in selection of student council and evidence of an operational council.

iii.     Provision of enabling environment for spiritual nourishment (evidence of active pastoral programmes)

iv.     Active clubs and societies

v.     Effective career guidance and counselling programme and peer-counselling.

 2

 

2

 

2

 

 

2

2

 10  
2.Mentoring and coaching pupils/students once the talents have been identified (5mks). Mentoring co-curriculum activities at;

i.     National

ii.     Regional

iii.     County

iv.     Sub county

v.     School

  

5

4

3

2

1

 5  
3.Suggestions and/or development of new methods of curriculum delivery that improve teaching/ learning outcomes (10mks).        i.          Evidence of mainstreaming ICT integration in curriculum delivery

ii.          School based professional development programmes

iii.          Out of school INSET programmes for teachers

iv.          Teacher-learner motivational programmes

 3

 

3

 

2

 

2

 

 

 

 10  
4.Teachers who identify and  facilitate the implementation of distinguished innovations to assist the community in problem solving (5mks)   i.              Innovation identified and developed to promote teaching and learning

ii.              Innovation implemented to assist problem solving in the community.

 2.5

 

 

2.5

 5  
Subtotal 30    
C.   

Distinguished Service

This includes teachers who;

 

1. Makes major contributions or achievements under extra ordinary circumstances and receive recognition at the national or international level (5mks).

 Evidence of certificates/medals for distinguished service  

5

 

 

 

 5  
2. Initiates and participate in school or community based programmes that have significant contribution towards sustainable development(5mks)        i.     Self-initiated income generating projects

ii.     Environmental conservational

iii.     Social/humanitarian programme

 2

 

2

 

1

 5  
3.      Participates indisaster preparednessand management  i.     Availability of serviceable

firing fighting equipment.

ii.     Evidence of training or

sensitization of learners and staff on disasterpreparedness andmanagement.

 2

 

 

 

3

 5  
D.     

PC Assessment

  i.     Achievement of PC targets- 2019 (2mks).

 

   i.      Availability of signed PC-HoI 2019

ii.      Evidence of evaluated and rating for 2019 PC Targets

 1

 

 

1

 2  
      ii.            2020 PC; (3mks)

·     Uploaded Operational School Work plan

·     Uploaded term PC target achievement progress report

·     Evidence of having cascaded PC targets

   i.      A copy of school operational work plan uploaded on TPAD online System

ii.      A copy of Term One 2020 PC Target Achievement Report uploaded on TPAD Online system

 

 2

 

 

 

1

 3  
Subtotal 20    
Total General Assessment 100    
  • TPAD Assessment
Teacher Performance Appraisal and Development (50marks)
Part A-Instructional Delivery(Teaching)
Teaching Standards Indicators Evidence Based TPAD Rating Max. Score Actual Score
Standard 1: Professional Knowledge and Practice
Targets        
1 Prepare professional documents based on the current syllabus/designs [3mks] Refer to TPAD 2.0 Online rating for Term 1, 2020 and verify the physical evidence used.

If the evidence is lacking or it is not provided do your own independent rating for each target and put in your report.

   2  
2 Demonstrate mastery of the subject content and use different appropriate instructional methods [3mks]   2  
3 Undertake lesson observation at least once a term[3mks]   2  
4 Utilize teaching/learning resources effectively (improvised or procured)   2  
5 Ability to identify the learners’ capability and learning styles[3mks]   2  
6 Ability to identify and nurture learners’ talents[3mks]   2  
7 Ability to access, retrieve and integrate ICT in teaching and learning[3mks]   2  
8 Ability to carry out learner assessment, feedback and reporting on learners’ learning[3mks]   2  
Standard 2: Comprehensive Learning Environment
1 Ability to create a stimulating classroom environment[3mks]     2  
2 Ability to create child friendly school/class environment[3mks]   2  
3 Ability to ensure safety of learners[3mks]   2  
4 Ability to manage learners conduct and behavior[3mks]   2  
Standard 3: Teacher Professional Development
1 Identify professional gaps     2  
2 Develop Teacher’s Termly Professional Development (TPD) Support Plan[3mks]   2  
3 Engaging in continuous and relevant career growth and development[3mks]   2  
Part B: Teacher Conduct and Professionalism
Standard 4: Teacher Conduct and Professionalism
1 Teacher’s ability to act in the best interest of the learner and maintain high standards of ethics and professional requirements within and outside the institution[6mks].     2  
2 Demonstrate knowledge on the legal requirements in education   2  
3 Comply with the professional requirements in teaching and learning[6mks]   2  
4 Ability to observe punctuality in lesson attendance, performance of duty and preparation of professional documents   [6mks]   2 xxxv.
5 Timely syllabus coverage and meeting of deadlines[6mks]   2 xxxvi.
lxvii.            Part C: Community of Practice
lxviii.            Standard 5: Participation in Professional Learning Community(PLC)
lxix.            1 lxx.            Join Professional Learning Community (PLC) [5mks] lxxi. lxxii. lxxiii.            2 lxxiv.
lxxv.            2 lxxvi.            Collaborate with colleagues and the broader Professional Learning Community to support teaching and learning[5mks] lxxvii. lxxviii.            2 lxxix.
lxxx.            3 lxxxi.            Collaborate with parents/guardians and other stakeholders[5mks] lxxxii. lxxxiii.            2 lxxxiv.
lxxxv. lxxxvi.            Establish linkages with communities[5mks] lxxxvii. lxxxviii.            2 lxxxix.
xc.            4 xci.            Participate in programs organized in collaboration with other education bodies and partners; (KNEC, MOE, KICD, NGOs etc) [5mks] xcii. xciii.            2 xciv.
xcv. xcvi.            Sub-Total xcvii. xcviii. xcix.            50 c.
ci. cii.            TOTAL SCORE for POYA(General + TPAD Assessment) ciii.              civ.            150 cv.

 NB:

  1. To get a score for TPAD rating take the awarded marks and divide by marks for the target multiplied by 2 (eg. If a teacher is awarded 3marks for Join professional learning community target convert as follows; 3/5×2=1.2) or Timely syllabus coverage and meeting of deadlines target; 3/6×2= 1
  2. Those proceeding to the National Levelwill:
  • Be required to do a 7 minutes’ presentation to the national conference demonstrate their exemplary performance/achievement.
  • Undertake:
    • face to face interview
    • Aptitude Test

 

KNEC News Portal, TSC News Portal

Teachers’ transfer, delocalization lists per County; Kilifi December 2019

  A total of eleven (11) secondary schools in Kilifi county will receive new Principals after the Teachers Service Commission, TSC, effected the December 2019 delocalization exercise for school heads. The handing/ taking over exercise for the administrators is expected to be completed before schools open for first term on January 6, 2020.

Those moved are heads and principals and their deputies serving in their home counties and those who have served in the same station for a long period. Also on the move are new administrators who were appointed after the just concluded interviews .

Teachers with medical conditions have been spared from the ongoing delocalization exercise. Also spared are teachers aged above 56 years and those set to retire.

For all the latest TSC news and delocalization lists, visit;

The Commission kicked off the delocalization exercise in January, 2018. Other massive deployments would then follow in April, August and December of the same year. Though in April, 2019 the Commission slowed down the transfers as only a handful administrators were moved.

 For complete information on all schools in Kenya, including best private and public schools, please visit this link:

KILIFI COUNTY TRANSFER LIST

Here is the December 2019 transfer list for Kilifi County:

S/NO. NAME TSC NO. TEL.No CURRENT STATION SUB COUNTY NEW STATION COUNTY INCOMING PRINCIPAL TSC NO DATE OF HANDING/TAKING
1 EMMANUEL MBARU 372731 0721858340 PAUL HARRIS KILIFI KINANGONI KWALE MSHOTE NARAS 358621 27/12/2019
2 ATHMAN MOHAMED 337419 0721591291 GARASHI SEC.SCHOOL MAGARINI MAKUPA BOYS MOMBASA YEYA ATHMAN MWINYI 336573 27/12/2019
3 GETRUDE GARAMA 304862 0729119845 MAANDANI KALOLENI KICHAKASIMBA KWALE YAA SSMINI 335707 27/12/2019
4 DENNIS MACKENZIE 361460 0725319905 MBARAKACHEMBE MALINDI ADU KILIFI PAUL KIBIRU KIBINU 291372 27/12/2019
5 PAUL KIBIRU KIBINU 291372 0723852426 ADU MAGARINI MBARAKACHEMBE KILIFI DENNIS MACKENZIE 361460  2/1/2020
6 KANYOE MWABOZA 408472 0721380215 MIKAHANI RABAI BOFU KWALE THOMAS NZIOKA 312743  2/1/2020
7 KEKUNDE TEMBO 358524 0728722666 MIYANI KALOLENI HINDI SEC.SCHOOL LAMU RAMADHAN RATIB 457374  2/1/2020
8 TIMOTHY MALILI 352683 0722506080 JUNJU KILIFI LAMU BURJA LAMU JAMES NGURU 347472  2/1/2020
9 JAMES BIMBA 357433 0726631366 KINANI KALOLENI MWANGOLA TAITA TAVETA NJUGUNA P.M. 256551  3/1/2020
10 THIONG’O REBECCA 313171 0723716187 JIMBA RABAI MAU MAU GIRLS TANA RIVER MILLICENT ONDITI 375519  3/1/2020
11 KENYAKANGA 324885 0726453053 SHANGWENI GANZE MTOPANGA MOMBASA KAUMBULU CHARLES KYALE 344207  3/1/2020

 

TSC News Portal

TSC promotion interviews shortlisted candidates 2021 pdf

The Teachers Service Commission, TSC, has released a list promotion shortlisted candidates, 2021. A total of 32,431 teachers applied and were shortlisted for the recently advertised TSC promotion vacancies.

Teachers who applied for promotions vacancies can now download the lists and check their respective interview dates, venues and time. The lists feature names of applicants for Deputy Principal I, Deputy Principal II, Senior Lecturer, Deputy Principal III, Curriculum Support Officers, Head Teacher, Senior Master IV, Deputy Head Teacher II, Senior Lecturer IV and Senior Master IV promotion vacancies.

Related news;

TSC PROMOTION INTERVIEW LISTS PER COUNTY- KISII

In Kisii County, a total of 1,673 teachers have been shortlisted to attend the interviews. See the list below;

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