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AON Medical scheme for teachers in the limelight as MPs dig in

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The AON Minet medical scheme for TSC teachers is on the spotlight over concerns of provision of poor services. This is after the Kisumu County Woman Representative Rose Nyamunga petitioned the Senate to dig deep into the scandal-ridden multi-million medical cover.

Below is the petition by Hon. Nyamunga;

Pursuant to standing order No. 47, I wish to rise to make a statement under the topic Humiliation faced by teachers under AON MINET medical insurance

Mr. Speaker,

The teachers of this country are a frustrated lot and they feel their lives have been subjected and potentially endangered by the poor AON MINET Kenya medical insurance cover. Quality, accessible and affordable healthcare is a right to every Kenyan. However, the teachers have alleged that the services offered by AON MINET are not only poor but also too restrictive to benefit them.

Mr. Speaker,

Some of the issues raised by teachers of this country with regards to the services they get include;

  • Very low capitation on outpatient services e.g some capped at as low as ksh. 900 inclusive of doctor’s consultations, tests and drugs.
  • Restrictions on the hospitals to visit..some of which they claim are not well equipped .
  • Delays in approvals which sometimes last upto one month…considering that this is about the lives of teacher, it is really absurd.
  • There are cases where hospitals have turned away teachers insured by AON MINET because of the challenges they face while laying claim .
  • Some facilities that are approved by AON MINET lack qualified personnel
  • Some health facilities such as Bliss operate only between 8am and 5pm which therefore, makes it difficult for teachers who fall ill at night to get help
  • On dental services, only tooth extraction is catered for by AON MINET. Other crucial services like cleaning, refilling, root canalling, tooth replacement are not taken care of.Bottom of Form

Mr. Speaker,

Considering that teachers are playing a crucial role in shaping up the future generation of this country, it beats logic why they cannot get the best of health services available.

The idea to introduce a medical cover for teachers was very good because it was a step in the right direction. However, there appears to be glaring gaps and challenges that must be addressed by the employer immediately.

Mr. Speaker,

The same teachers are facing double deduction both by NHIF and AON MINET yet, despite the significant deduction on they pay slip, there are no commensurate services.Bottom of Form

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If we cannot treat our teachers with dignity then we have lost it as a country because it is the same teachers who handle the future generation of this country. When a teacher is frustrated, the trickle-down effect will definitely affect our children.

 Mr. Speaker,

With the global pandemic and the announcement about the reopening of schools, it is prudent that the Teachers Service Commission address some of these concerns raised by the teachers of this country. The fear of second wave of the virus is real and our teachers must feel safe too.          

Finally,

Mr. Speaker,                                                                                                               

It behooves any government to offer quality and affordable healthcare to her citizens. The president on the Big Four Agenda had a good intention of ensuring that healthcare is not only made accessible but also affordable and of the highest quality. It is my hope that the Teachers Service Commission will address these concerns raised by teachers.

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TSC recruitment guidelines for teachers PDF free download 2021/2022

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TSC Recruitment guidelines 2021- Hoping to be employed by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC)? Well. As you make your application for the advertised TSC teaching posts, it is also necessary that you check the following latest guidelines for recruitment of teachers.

In the TSC recruitment guidelines, the Commission outlines the whole recruitment process; right from advertisement of posts to submitting lists of successful candidates, after interviews.

Also contained in the recruitment guidelines is the list of documents required during the recruitment process and the scoring criteria (Recruitment Marking Schemes) for primary and secondary school teachers.

LATEST TSC GUIDELINES FOR RECRUITMENT OF TEACHERS – PRIMARY SCHOOLS

1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION

Following the advertisement for recruitment of teachers for Primary schools, You are required to conduct a selection exercise for candidates wishing to be employed and submit the County Merit list to the TSC Headquarters. The list should be ratified by the County Selection Panel.

 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 TSC County Director is expected to induct members of the County Selection Panel on the relevant Sections of the Act before the commencement of the selection exercise.

 All applicants must be registered teachers in line with Section 23(1) of the Teachers Service Commission Act Cap 212. Those without Registration Certificates must attach a printout showing verified status as evidence of application for registration. However, applicants who do not meet registration requirements will not be recruited. TSC Guidelines for Recruitment

 Applicants who apply for confirmation of results from KNEC should give the address of the County Director where they submitted their application. It is their responsibility to ensure that the results are received within 14 days after the verification of certificates.

 Applicants working in other Government Departments and who meet the requirements are eligible to apply.

 Upon submission of application letters, all applicants shall be given a serial number. The selection date and venue should be communicated at the same time.

 The Sub County Director MUST acknowledge all applications immediately upon receipt before the verification date and promptly advise those who do not meet the selection criteria (specifying the reasons).

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED DURING THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS

 During the selection applicants must present original and legible photocopies of the following documents; –

i)National identification card

ii)National Council of Persons with Disability (NCPWD) Card (where applicable);

iii)KCPE certificate;

iv)KCSE certificates (include first attempt certificate if one repeated exams) or A Level Certificate (where applicable);

v)PTE certificate;

vi)Primary, Secondary Schools leaving certificates and other relevant testimonials.

(i)All applicants should be given equal opportunity. However, applicants with special needs should be considered on affirmative action, provided that they meet the stipulated recruitment criteria. TSC Guidelines for Recruitment

(j)The selection date and venue must be displayed on notice boards at the County, Sub-County and Zonal offices at least seven (7) days before the selection exercise.

(k)The selection panel shall vet each applicant to establish if he/she meets the requirements of the TSC advertisement.

(l)Preference will be given to the applicants who have not been previously employed by the Commission.

2.0. SUB COUNTY SELECTION PANEL

The Selection Panel shall comprise of the following members: –

i)

The Sub County Director

–

Chairperson

ii)

TSC Sub County Human Resource Officer

–

Secretary

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iii) All Zonal Curriculum Support Officers

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Members

3.0.0 VERIFICATION EXERCISE

i)The TSC Sub County Director shall verify the TSC registration status of all applicants;

ii)The TSC Sub County shall present a list of all applicants to the Selection Panel;

iii)Applicants must appear in person before the Selection Panel on the set date.

3.0.1 AUTHENTICATION OF ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL DOCUMENTS

a)Original academic and professional certificates shall be scrutinized to verify their authenticity.

b)The TSC Sub County Director shall certify photocopies of the certificates before forwarding them to the TSC County Director.

c)Any applicant(s) who present forged/fake academic, professional and other documents commit(s) an offence; shall be disqualified and can be deregistration in accordance with Code of Regulations for Teachers (CORT).

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3.0.2 SELECTION CRITERIA

Applicants shall be awarded marks as per the score sheet (Appendix 1(a) and 1(b). Where applicants tie in score, the panel shall refer to the footnote on the panel score sheet for guidance.

4.0 DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED TO TSC COUNTY DIRECTOR

The Sub County Selection Panel will be required to submit the following to the TSC County Director: –

i.Registration list of all applicants in the Sub County (Appendix II);

ii.Sub County merit list (Appendix III);

iii.Summary of complaints raised(if any) together with action taken;

iv.Minutes of the Sub-County Selection Panel duly signed by the Chairperson and Secretary.

5.0 COUNTY SELECTION PANEL

a)After submission of merit lists by the Sub County Directors, TSC County Director will constitute a selection panel comprising the following members;

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i.

TSC County Director

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Chairperson

ii.

TSC Deputy County Director

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Secretary

iii.

County Human Resource Officer

–

Member

iv.

All TSC Sub County Directors

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Members

b)The TSC County Director will be required to convene a County Panel to ratify Sub County merit lists for onward submission to the TSC Headquarters within the stipulated timeline.

c)The selected applicants from the merit list shall correctly fill the TSC Application for Employment Form (APPT 1) without erasing or defacing it.

d)The merit list compiled during the selection process at the beginning of the financial year will be used in subsequent recruitments within the financial year. Selected applicants shall be informed through the short message service (SMS).

NB: It is the responsibility of the TSC County Director to ensure that the exercise is fair and transparent.

6.0 COMPLAINTS

a)Any applicant who is dissatisfied with the exercise should submit to the TSC County Director a written complaint immediately and send a copy to the TSC Headquarters not later than seven (7) days after the selection exercise;

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 submit a report to the Headquarters on the action taken.

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

7.0 DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED TO TSC HEADQUARTERS

The TSC County Director shall submit the following to the TSC Headquarters;

i.County Selection Panel minutes duly signed by the Chairperson and Secretary;

ii.County merit list (Appendix IV). Both in soft (Excel) via ddstaffingp@gmail.com and hard copy;

iii.List of all selected applicants drawn from the current merit list (Appendix V)

iv.List of all the applicants who did not appear in the merit list (Appendix VI) with names of absent candidates during the certificate verification exercise;

v.Duly filled Application for Employment Forms (APPT I) for the selected applicants;

vi.Original statement of confirmation of PTE/KCSE/KCPE results from KNEC for applicants without original certificates;

vii.Certified copies of the following documents in the order indicated below: –

a)National identification card;

b)National Council of Persons with Disability (NCPWD) Card (where applicable);

c)Two passport size photographs;

d)KCPE Certificates;

e)KCSE Certificates (include first attempt certificate if one repeated exams);

f)PTE Certificate;

vii)Primary and Secondary Schools and college leaving certificates and other testimonials;

viii)KRA PIN certificate, Bank form and Bank plate to facilitate appointment on payroll.

Viii) Written commitment by the applicant to serve in any county posted to, for a minimum period of five (5) years, and three (3) years in case of North Eastern region;

ix)Panel score sheet (Appendix I) both in soft (excel) via ddstaffingp@gmail.com and hard copy for the selected applicants;

NB: Where names on submitted documents differ, the applicants will be required to submit a sworn affidavit.

8.0 IMPORTANT NOTES

(a)Under no circumstances should the Application for Employment Form be defaced or photocopied for use.

(b)All enquiries arising from these guidelines should be made to the TSC County Director.

(c)Notwithstanding the decentralization of the function of teacher’s recruitment pursuant to Section 20 of the TSC Act, the Commission is not precluded from carrying out recruitment directly from the TSC Headquarters.

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Employing TSC intern teachers on permanent and pensionable terms. Way forward?

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The Teachers Service Commission, TSC, opted to recruit teachers on an internship programme in a bid to address the teething staffing gaps in public primary and secondary schools. This programme would see intern teachers hired to work along the ones on permanent and pensionable terms. whereas both categories execute similar teaching tasks, the monthly perks for teacher interns are much lower compared to their counterparts on permanent terms.

Intern teachers working in secondary schools receive a gross pay of Sh15,000 per month while, those in primary schools pocket Sh10,000. This pay is subjected to further deductions like income tax and the national hospital insurance fund (NHIF). Those paying student loans to the higher education loans board (helb) receive much lower salaries.

The lowest paid teacher on permanent terms earns a monthly gross pay of between Sh25,692 (minimum) and Sh30,304 (maximum). While, the highest paid teacher pockets over Sh200,000 per month.

Also read; TSC Teacher Interns: TSC and Government got it wrong

The commission employed over 10,000 interns recruited in November 2019 and who have been hoping that they would one day be absorbed permanently. Their contract runs for one year; up to November, 2020.

Pressure has been mounting on the teachers’ employer to give the intern teachers permanent jobs. In December, last year,a group of lawyers took TSC into task over intern teachers’ contract terms and salaries. Also, members of parliament have been against this idea of employing teachers on internship.

Whereas the teachers are free to apply for permanent slots, these slots are just a handball and their advertisements are equally far between.

TSC projects a teacher shortage of close to 50,000 teachers in primary schools alone. The situation is equally wanting in secondary learning institutions as a result of the influx of large numbers from primary schools.

Employing contract teachers on permanent basis. Which way the TSC?

In its 2020/ 2021 budget estimates, the commission says a total of Sh2.1 billion is required to employ more teachers. According to the TSC Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Nancy Macharia, the funds will be utilized to employ 5,000 teachers on permanent terms and other 10,000 teachers on the internship programme.

“The funds are estimated to employ 5,000 new teachers for seven months and 10,000 interns for nine months,” Dr. Macharia recently told a parliamentary committee on education.

So, where does this leave the current interns? This is the mind boggling question lingering in the over 10,000 teacher interns.

Truth be said, the commission is not considering to absorb the current group of teacher interns as there are no budgetary allocation for the same; as at now. According to Dr. Macharia, the commission is projecting to recruit about 40,000 more tutors; and again on internship. If TSC decides to absorb the interns permanently (which will be a good thing) then it will be a big sigh of relieve for those currently on contractual terms. In 2010, for instance, it had to take the intervention of parliament for the interns to be absorbed. In the subsequent employments the teacher interns were awarded an extra marks range to give them an edge over others. The current recruitment guidelines haven’t included such a provision. The recruitment guidelines and marking schemes give more weight to teachers who graduated earlier.

A voice of reason somewhere should listen to the cries of intern teachers; sooner than later.

TSC marking scheme for teachers used during the recruitment process.
TSC marking scheme for teachers, used during the recruitment process.
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TSC teacher promotions, transfers to be fully online

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The Teachers Service Commission, TSC, will now conduct Promotions and transfer of teachers. This is after the Commission launched a new E-platform for teachers. Consequently, effective March 1, 2021 there will be no manual applications for promotions, transfers and recruitment of teachers in the Country.

Via a circular by TSC boss Dr. Nancy Macharia and which is dated February 15, the Commission directs teachers to activate their emails by April 30th this year.

“The exercise of activating the emails takes effect from February 15 and will close on April 30. Upon the expiry of the registration window, all emails outside the e-platform shall not be acted upon,” the circular reads in part.

How the new TSC E-platform will assist teachers

The new platform will be used by all teachers employed by the Commission; including those on Internship. According to TSC, the new e-platform will be used for official emails, virtual meetings and remote learning. This will see official letters, Circulars, Pay-slips and responses to teachers’ inquiries among others done online.

These latest developments come at a time when TSC has completed digitizing teachers’ files at the head quarter offices in Upper Hill, Nairobi.

Teachers seeking transfers will now file their applications online as opposed to the manual application process.

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A number of other TSC services that have now been fully digitized. These include: applications for promotions, applications for employment and new teacher registration among others.

All Heads of Institutions and teachers including those on internship are required to activate their email accounts provided on the platform and use it for all communications to the Commission. The official email will take the format of the teacher’s name, the last two digits of the TSC number @mwalimu.tsc.go.ke.

In addition to an official personal account, heads of institutions are to open a separate head-of-institution email. This address will be available to subsequent heads of institutions for continuity.

Heads of institutions shall update the teachers official email address and registered personal mobile phone number in the Teacher Management Information System (TMIS) within 30 days after all teachers in the institution have activated their emails.

The Commission runs a number of online portals for teachers. These include:

  1. TSC TPAD 2 portal- 2021; http://tpad2.tsc.go.ke/
  2. TSC payslip for teachers online: Register, login and get the payslip at payslips portal https://payslip.tsc.go.ke/
  3. TSC online portal; https://teachersonline.tsc.go.ke/
  4. The TSC portal https://tsconline.tsc.go.ke/site/index for filling wealth returns online
  5. TSC internship application portal; https://hrmis.tsc.go.ke/app/login
  6. TSC TMIS Portal (https://www.teachersonline.go.ke) for teachers and schools; How to register, log in and update data
  7. TSC News Portal: The Teachers Service Commission
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Latest TSC requirements for primary teachers

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Are you intending to pursue a Diploma in Primary Teacher Education(DPTE)? Well. You should realize that the Kenyan Government has since abolished the P1 Training Course and replaced it with DPTE. This new course comes with new joining requirements.

It is therefore necessary for you to know the joining and TSC requirements before enrolling for this Course. Please note that the first intake for this course will be in May 2021.

TSC requirements for primary teachers

The Teachers Service Commission, TSC, has set minimum requirements for teachers. For you to be considered for employment as a primary teacher in Kenya, you have to satisfy all the following TSC requirements for primary teachers.

  1. Be a Kenyan citizen.
  2. Hold a PTE Certificate (P1 certificate) from KNEC Or.
  3. A Bachelors of Education degree (Primary education) from a university recognized by the government of Kenya (with 2 teaching subjects.).

Read all details on the new Diploma in Primary Teacher Education (DPTE) course; The new Diploma in Primary Education (DPTE) Course; Full details, intakes and requirements

Other requirements

You must be registered with the TSC and have a TSC number according to the specifications of the TSC Act Cap 212, Section 23(1) at the time of application.

If you lack the physical TSC registration certificate (perhaps you’re yet to receive it), make sure that you attach a printout of your TSC number application (as made online) showing the verified status.

This is taken to be evidence that you have met the basic requirements to be registered as a primary teacher in Kenya.

You can read further details here; TSC new teacher registration guidelines, requirements and online procedure: Easily get your TSC Number

Teaching vacancies have become very competitive nowadays. Better your grades in College and also during teaching practice as this will give you an edge over your competitors. See more pieces of advice here; How to get employed by TSC easily and faster: Top ten points to note for graduate teachers.

A word on primary teacher training and job groups in Kenya

Please note that the government has abolished the P1 certificate and replaced it with a Diploma Training program for primary school teachers.

Subsequently, new primary school teachers are now being employed under job grade B5 and not the older job group G as it has been the tradition for fresh P1 teachers.

Other grades, starting with J, K, L, M, and N, have been renamed C1, C2, C3, C4, and C5 in that order.

Related news; TSC Guidelines for recruitment of primary school teachers; marking scheme for interns 2020/2021

TSC requirements for primary teachers – Frequently asked Questions [FAQs]

When will TSC employ new teachers?

It’s not clear the exact dates but TSC employs new teachers every year.

There is usually a major recruitment exercise where thousands of teachers are hired then a few others across the year where the TSC fills positions left vacant by teachers who have left the service through natural attrition.

Can I apply online?

Sure, the TSC online teachers recruitment portal is always on and you can upload your documents there and wait if the advert has a position you qualify for.

Note that a hard copy application to the commission is not necessary if you apply online.

What is the age limit for TSC employment?

As previously mentioned, the maximum age for you to get employment as a teacher in Kenya is 45 years.

But under TSC act 2012, TSC sometimes hires those over 45 years in contract terms.

Those engaged under contract can only serve up to 65 years of age.

How many teacher has the TSC employed in Kenya?

The number of TSC teachers in Kenya stands at slightly above 220000 primary school teachers and 105000 tutors in the local secondary schools.

Does TSC employ special needs teachers?

Yes, they do (keep checking their adverts on the website to know when they have openings).

And the good thing is that all you need is to have undergone special needs education (for the visually and hearing impaired) in an accredited institution.

You, of course, have to meet the other requirement for primary teacher including the age limit.

TSC contacts

If you have any issue you would like clarified about the TSC requirements for primary teachers, contact the director of staffing at the commission using the following hotlines:

Telephone 1: 0202892193

Telephone 2: 0202892131

You can also write to him/her through the official staffing email address dirtm@tsc.go.ke

To keep track of the available positions, regularly visit www.tsc.go.ke.

Other TSC contacts are available here.

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Teachers express their fury against KNEC over exams; This is what has angered the teachers, lately

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A section of teachers has been angered by the decision to use a hazardous chemical as one of the reagents during this year’s Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, KCSE, exams. Teachers Manning the Chemistry practical exam castigated the Kenya National Examinations Council, KNEC, for exposing them and candidates to Xylene; a known, poisonous, organic compound. After the Chemistry Practical that was done on Friday November 8, 2019 the teachers could not hide their anger; pouring to social media to condemn the council.

“Ifikie KNEC and TSC ( To KNEC and the Teachers Service Commission; TSC)

Xylene is carcinogenic and very harzadous☢♨🚯🚹🚺

I’m sure most of us here today (on Friday) witnessed the grave danger Chemistry teachers were exposed to during the KCSE Chemistry practical, Kuppet as our voice should not let this opportunity pass, use it to the advantage of science teachers,” wrote one teacher.

Principals have also raised concerns over the inflated cost of the chemical. “I spent close to Sh30,000 on this reagent (Xylene), alone. A litre was trading at Sh10,000 and given that I have 300 candidates (and each candidate required 10ml of the chemical) the school had to buy 3 Litres. What is so special with this reagent!” Wondered a school principal who sought for anonymity.

Of irritating to the Science teachers is also the failure by KNEC to recognize their supportive role in administration of the exams. Whereas other Professionals who are involved in exam administration are remunerated, teachers thronging the exam centres to prepare the exams walk home empty handed. “The Biology practical is slated for this coming Friday. I will spend a cool Sh3,000 to school and back home,” complained one teacher; involved in administration of the KCSE exams.

Back to Xylene

The hazards of xylene are well documented. Breathing xylene vapors in small amounts can cause headache, dizziness, drowsiness, and nausea. With more serious exposure, xylene can cause sleepiness, stumbling, irregular heartbeat, fainting, or even death. Xylene vapors are mildly irritating to the skin, eyes, and lungs.

The nervous system, respiratory system, cardiovascular system, and kidneys are primarily affected by exposure to xylene. Effects due to exposure to Xylene include:

  • Labored Breathing
  • Impaired Pulmonary Function
  • Increased Heart Palpitation
  • Severe Chest Pain
  • Accumulation of Fluid in Lungs
  • Respiratory Depression or Arrest
  • Ventricular Arrhythmias

Symptoms of Xylene exposure include:

  • Eye Irritation
  • Headaches
  • Dizziness
  • Fatigue
  • Tremors
  • Incoordination
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Stomach Discomfort
  • Impaired Short-term Memory
  • Impaired Reaction Time
  • Alterations in Equilibrium
  • Anxiety
  • Inability to Concentrate
  • Lack of Muscle Coordination
  • Death
  • Coma
  • Impaired Vision
  • Paralysis
  • Skin Irritation

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How a teacher can easily apply for a TSC transfer online

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Are you seeking to apply for a TSC teacher transfer? Well. You can now easily apply for your transfer online. This is because the Commission has digitized most services which are now available online via the new TSC E-platform.

The new E-platform now removes the manual and tedious transfer application process using hard copy TSC forms.

STEP BY STEP GUIDE ON HOW TO APPLY FOR YOUR TRANSFER ONLINE.

To apply for your transfer, online, follow the simple steps below;

  1. Go to TSC website (www.tsc.go.ke) and click online services and select Teacher Transfer.
  2. Enter your details-TSC No, ID Number, Mobile No and click login.
  3. A six-digit authorization code will be sent through your mobile number. Enter the authorization code and click login.
  4. On successful login, the system is able to detect if you are either a primary or a post primary teacher.
  5. Click ‘Submit a Request for Transfer’ to proceed.
  6. Enter all the details, and check the declaration box.
  7. After entering all the details and checking the declaration box, click ’OK’i. The system will display your current station and the requested County.
    ii. Click “File Attachment(s)’ button to attach supporting document(s) in case the request for transfer is due to insecurity and/or medical grounds.
    iii. You can also Edit, Withdraw or Print the transfer request.
  8. Click Browse to select the document to attach.
  9. Enter your Remarks.
  10. Check the dialogue box and Click Ok after attaching the document.a. Your attachment(s) will be displayed. You can either Remove or View your attachment.
    b. Click Submit Button.
    c. Once your application is successfully delivered, application status changes to “Pending”. (Please note the application status will keep on changing)
  11. Click Logout to exit from the system.

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Head of Institution (HOI) recommendation

The Head of the institution will get the requests through the institution Emails and the HOI portal.

Option 1: Email notification

  1. Open your Email.
  2. Click the email notification Link to proceed.
  3. Enter your comments as the Head of Institution and Click the ‘Submit’ button.

Option 2 : HOI portal

  1. Go to TSC website (www.tsc.go.ke) and click Online Services, select HRMIS and click on ‘Teacher Transfer’ button.
  2. Enter your TSC No, ID Number and Mobile number and click Login
  3. A six digit authorization code will be sent through your mobile number. Enter the authorization code and click Login.
  4. HoI (Head of Institution) portal will display the incoming transfer requests.
  5. Click ‘Action’ button to recommend the transfer and enter your comments.
  6. Click ‘Submit’ button.
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Latest TSC promotion interviews Questions and Score Sheet

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The Teachers Service Commission, TSC, has released a new marking scheme to be used during the promotion interviews. In the new marking scheme, more emphasis has been placed on performance at the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination results. Teachers who have recorded a mean score of 11 and above will now earn a maximum of 20 marks.

NEW TSC INTERVIEW SUBJECT AREAS (PROMOTION INTERVIEW MARKING SCHEME).

1. ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

 Education Qualification

Academic Qualification Score
Masters Degree and above 5 marks
Bachelors Degree/Higher Diploma 4 marks
Diploma 3 Marks

Career and Professional Development

Career and Professional Development Area Score
Diploma in Management/Professional Course 5 Marks
Certificate in Management/Professional Course 4 Marks
Relevant Workshops/Seminars 3 Marks

 

2. TECHNICAL AREAS

Teachers Service Commission

  • Knowledge of Structure, Function and Policies of the TSC (In line with the New Constitution). – 3 Marks
  • Knowledge of the Code of Regulations for Teachers and the Code of Conduct and Ethics. – 4 Marks

Curriculum Development, Implementation and Evaluation

  • Knowledge of Curriculum development, Implementation, Supervision and Evaluation (with reference to SAGA’s such as KICD, TSC, KLB, KNEC etc) – 10 Marks

Understanding of the Education Policies

  • The role of other Stakeholders (Including Vounty Governments)in the education sector – 5 Marks
  • Trends in education – 5 Marks

3. MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS

Responsibilities

  • Head of Department – 4 Marks
  • Patrons of Clubs and Societies, Class Teacher, House Teacher etc. – 4 Marks
  • Teacher – 3 Marks

Institutional Administration and Management

  • General Institution Administration (e.g Resource Utilization) – 10 Marks
  • Institutional Financial Management (e.g Knowledge of Institutional Financial Management and Procurement Procedure) – 10 Marks

4. Performance for the last three Years

Mean Score

11 and above – 20 marks
10 – 10.9 – 18 marks
9 – 9.9 – 16 marks
8 – 8.9 – 14 marks
7 – 7.9 – 12 marks
6 – 6.9 – 10 marks
5 – 5.9 – 8 marks
4 – 4.9 – 6 marks
3 – 3.9 – 4 marks
2 – 2.9 – 2 marks
1 – 1.9 – 1 mark

Improvement Index

2 and above – 20 marks
1.70 – 1.89 – 18 marks
1.50 – 1.69 – 16 marks
1.30 – 1.49 – 14 marks
1.10 – 1.29 – 12 marks
0.90 – 1.09 – 10 marks
0.70 – 0.89 – 8 marks
0.50- 0.69 – 6 marks
0.30- 0.49 – 4 marks
0.10- 0.29 – 2 marks
0.09 and below – 1 mark

Please note that;

  • The analysed results should be validated by the headteachers.
  • The score shall be based on either the subject Mean Score or Improvement Index in the current or previous station (Whichever is higher)

Read also; Latest TSC Interview areas, questions and new marking scheme/ Score sheet for teachers seeking TSC Promotions; This is all you need to know.

5. Performance in Co-curricular Activities (In the last 5 years as an Official, Coach and Referee etc.)

(a) At the School level – 1 mark
(b) At the Sub – County level – 2 marks
(c) At the County level – 3 marks
(d) At the Regional level – 4 marks.
(e) At the National level – 5 marks.

6. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE AND CURRENT AFFAIRS

  • Department – 5 marks
  • Behavioral attributes
  • Communication

TOTAL MARKS = 100

See also; TSC promotion interview questions and their answers 2021

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List of TSC allowances paid to all teachers

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Teachers employed by the Teachers Service Commission, TSC, enjoy a number of allowances. This is besides the monthly basic salaries paid to the tutors. The allowances are paid either on a monthly basis (together with basic pay) or as a one off payment.

TSC allowances are computed and paid as per the teachers’ grade. Those in higher job groups get higher allowances as opposed to their counterparts in lower cadres.

Below is a complete list of allowances paid to teachers;

AUTOMATIC ALLOWANCES

These are allowances paid by TSC to teachers; without the latter having to request for them. They are periodically paid; with most of them coming on a monthly basis.

House Allowance

The Commission pays monthly house allowance to every teacher in its employment at a rate determined by the Commission from time to time. The current rates were proposed by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission, SRC; where teachers in major towns and municipalities earn higher perks than those in rural areas.

There have been calls by the teachers’ unions for harmonization of the house allowance. This will see teachers in the same job group getting equal for house allowance, irrespective of their workstations.

Where a teacher is on interdiction and is on half salary, the Commission pays the full house allowance until the case is determined.

Commuter Allowance

TSC pays commuter allowances to teachers on a monthly basis. This is paid out according to the teachers’ job grades.

A teacher under interdiction or suspension is not be entitled to payment of commuter allowance.

Hardship Allowance

Teachers assigned to teach in a school situated in a designated and gazzetted hardship area receive monthly hardship allowances. There are plans to degazette some of the hardship areas; which have since seen development and upgrade.

The allowances are paid as per the teachers’ job groups.

Special Duty Allowance

The Commission, in the absence of qualified teachers, pays Special Duty Allowance
to teachers appointed to perform administrative duties which are not commensurate to the teachers’ grades and who are stationed in Arid and Semi-Arid Lands.

A teacher shall relinquish Special Duty Allowance where the teacher: –

  •  is transferred out of the arid and semi-arid lands;
  • is relieved of administrative duties; or
  • attains the grade for the post in which the teacher was acting.
    Responsibility Allowance

TSC pays Responsibility Allowance to Head of Institution, deputy Head of Institution and Senior Teachers. This allowance has since been incorporated and paid together with the administrators’ monthly salaries.

Responsibility Allowance is pensionable only where a teacher receives the allowance on the day immediately before retirement.

The Commission stops payment of Responsibility Allowance to a teacher where the teacher ceases to perform administrative responsibilities.

A teacher entitled to Responsibility Allowance shall claim for the payment of the allowance from the Commission, in case such a teacher is not receiving the allowance.

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Special School Allowance

The Commission from time to time determines and pays Special School Allowance to a teacher who possess skills in special education and who is assigned to a special school or special unit.

A teacher entitled to Special School Allowance is expected claim the payment of the allowance in writing through the Head of Institution.

The Commission stops payment of special school allowance to a teacher who ceases to perform duties in a special school.

Reader’s, Facilitation or Aid Allowance

TSC determines and pays a Reader’s, Facilitation or Aid Allowance to a teacher who is blind, deaf, dumb or with physical disabilities, provided that he is confined to a wheel chair to enable him hire an assistant.

Leave Allowance

Teachers receive annual Leave Allowance from TSC. This allowance is paid once a year; together with the January salaries. The allowance is pegged on a teacher’s job grade.

Reimbursable Allowances

These are allowances paid to teachers after they have spent their funds; while in the line of duty. The teacher must make a formal request to the Commission for the funds to be released. See the allowances that fall in this category, below;

Transfer Allowance

This allowance is paid to a teacher whenever such a teacher is transferred from one Sub- county top another. To get the allowance transfer must be initiated by the Commission.

TSC does not  pay Transfer Allowance to a teacher who initiates a transfer.

Travelling Expense

The Commission reimburses travelling expenses at Government rates, including the travelling of a spouse and up to four unmarried children who are dependent on the teacher
up to their twenty second (22nd) birthday which include the cost of transporting the
personal effects incurred in travelling.

TSC reimburses a teacher travelling expenses where the teacher is: –

  •  on first appointment posted or engaged to take up a new appointment in a County other than his home sub county;
  • posted to a place designated and gazzetted as arid and semi-arid lands provided that he does not hail from the area and shall only be entitled to this allowance three times every financial year;
  • on termination of appointment initiated by the Commission, where the school and his home area are not in the same County;
  • found not guilty after a discipline process;
  •  on retirement from service and was working away from the home County.
    Subsistence Allowance

TSC pays Subsistence Allowance to a teacher, who attends a course, seminar, workshop or any official assignment outside the Country.

The allowance is only payable to teachers authorised by the Commission to attend the seminar, workshop or course.

The rates of subsistence allowance payable to a teacher shall be shall be: –

  • quarter per diem where a teacher’s course is fully sponsored; and
  •  full per diem where a teacher’s course is not sponsored.
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December 2019 Delocalization list per County- Busia

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The Teachers Service Commission, TSC, has 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 tern 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.

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:

BUSIA COUNTY DELOCALIZATION LIST

Here is the list of affected schools in Busia County:

S/NO SCHOOL COUNTY NAME OF ADMINISTARTOR COUNTY POSTED SCHOOL POSTED TO
1 Kaptanai Secondary Bungoma Doris Onyango Akinyi Busia St Thomas Amagoro Girls Secondary
2 Withur Boys Secondary Kisumu James Okomol Busia Kingoo Okuleu Secondary
3 Lubinu Boys Secondary Kakamega Harry Hongo Busia Nambale Boys High School
4 Kokise Mixed Secondary Siaya Cyrus Omonya Busia Nambale RC Secondary
5 Diemo Secondary Kisumu Lucy Achieno Busia St Pauls Igara Secondary
6 Siranga Secondary Siaya Peter Mugubi Busia Nanderema Boys Secondary
7 Matumbutu Baptist Secondary Bungoma Orikodi Fredrick Busia St Elizabeth Okatekok Secondary
8 St Mary’s Mukhuma Secondary Bungoma Anne Khasenye Busia Mundere Girls Secondary
9 Onjiko High School Kisumu Joseph Were Busia Sigalame High School
10 Samitisi Girls Secondary Kakamega Gladys K. Mudaki Busia Moding High School

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Here are links to the most important news portals:

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List of TSC delocalized teachers per county- Kisii County 2020/2021

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A total of sixteen schools in Kisii County will receive new principals. This after the Teachers Service Commission, TSC, effected transfers in the County. The recent changes in administration have been due to retiring of former heads, promotions and deployments.

KISII COUNTY LIST OF TRANSFERRED TEACHERS- 2020

Here is the list of schools that have received new Principals;

S/NO SCHOOL SUB COUNTY
1 Nyamesocho Secondary Masaba South
2 Bong’onta Secondary Masaba South
3 Gakero ELCK Gucha
4 St. Camillas Nyamoronga Gucha
5 Kiobegi Secondary Nyamache
6 Isena P.A.G Mixed Nyamache
7 Nyakoora Secondary Marani
8 St. Mary’s Ngenyi Marani
9 Igorera Secondary Kenyenya
10 St. Augustine Magenche Kenyeanya
11 Nyangweta SDA Secondary Etago
12 Nyakembene Secondary Etago
13 St. Anne’s Nyangoge Secondary Kisii South
14 Matongo Secondary Kisii South
15 Gianchere Friend’s School Kisii Central
16 St. Pancras Kiong’ongi Secondary Sameta

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December 2019 CBC training for teachers; Dates, Venues and Payment rates

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  • The 2019 December new Competency Based Curriculum, CBC, training dates for teachers and other officials have been released by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC). The training date for the Curriculum Support Officers, CSOs, and CBC champions will be from Friday 20th December 2019 to 22nd December, 2019. This training will be executed on the said date; nationally but at different venues per county. Here is part of the circular from TSC concerning the CBC training sessions; this December; “It has been decided that we shall have county CBC training for CSOs and CBC champions Friday 20th December 2019 to 22nd December 2019. Kindly confirm the venues as they were in August 2019. Invite all the CBC champions as they were in August 2019 and do not exceed the number required for each training centre. Organize the logistics of the training for the CSOs and CBC champions. Review also the zonal teacher training centres. We shall inform you the dates for the zonal teachers training by Monday 16th December 2019”. Also read;

     For all details about other schools in Kenya, please visit the link below;

    PAYMENT RATES

    Here are the TSC set payment rates for travel allowance, remuneration and meals entitled to Curriculum Support Officers (CSO), teachers and Headteachers attending the training;

    CSO AND CBC CHAMPIONS TRAINING

    • 1). Every participant will be reimbursed travel expenses to and fro as per prevailing fares up to a maximum of Kshs.1000 (For CSO) and 800 (for the Champions)
    • 2). Training institution to provide venue and meals (2 teas and lunch) at Kshs.400 per day for 3 days and stationery at Kshs.100 per participant.
    • 3). Every participant shall be paid Kshs. 3,000 daily subsistence allowance to cater for accommodation for 4 days.

    TEACHERS AND HEADTEACHERS ZONAL TRAINING

    • 1). Every teacher shall be reimbursed Kshs.300 per day to cater for travel expenses.
    • 2). Every CSO and CBC champion shall be paid Kshs.1000 as facilitation allowance per day for 5 days.
    • 3). Every participant shall be paid Kshs.1000 per day for 5 days to cater for their accommodation.
    • 4). Common lunch shall be provided at Kshs.400 per day per participant and facilitators for 5 days.
    • 5). Kshs.100 per participant has been provided for stationery.
    • 6). Fuel of Kshs.5000 per vehicle for maximum of 2 vehicles per county and 3 vehicles for counties hosting the Regional Director.
    • 7). Lunch allowance up to a maximum of Kshs.1500 per day shall be paid for 5 days to the Regional Directors, County directors, Deputy County Directors, 2 drivers and the County Accounts. This shall be paid as per the prevailing rates per job groups.

    WITHDRAWALS

    • 1). All payments shall be processed through bank and not cash. There shall be no cash withdrawals to pay participants and venues.
    • 2). The funds may be disbursed through bulk M-pesa services offered by the bank.
    • 3). The County Account shall prepare payment schedules in the format prescribed by their respective banks.
    • 4). All payment schedules must be approved by County Director before dispatch to the bank
    • 5). The Accountant shall retain a copy of schedule acknowledged by the bank.

    Here are links to the most important news portals:

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How to replace a lost TSC Registration Certificate (TSC online application process)

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Did your TSC certificate get lost and you are wondering how you can get a duplicate TSC registration certificate? Worry no more. Now, you can easily apply for a TSC registration certificate replacement. The application process is simple and straight forward.

WHEN CAN YOU APPLY FOR A TSC REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE REPLACEMENT?

Please note that the Commission allows you to apply for a duplicate TSC registration certificate at any time. This is if your current certificate is either misplaced, lost or damaged. You can also seek a new certificate if the current one is defaced or you just want to change your names on the current certificate.

What are the Requirement for TSC certificate replacement Application?

To apply for a TSC certificate duplicate you will need;

  • To pay a non-refundable fee of Sh2055
  • Produce your bank payment slip
  • Your National Identity Card, ID
  • an affidavit or marriage certificate must be provided, in case of change of names.

Remember the applications is purely done online. Scan the documents before embarking on the online application process. These, once again, include:

  • ID/ Passport,
  • Bank Slip,
  • Marriage Certificate (For duplicate certificate) and
  • Police Abstract (Also for duplicate certificate).
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How do you apply for the TSC certificate replacement online?

The application process is just simple. Follow the steps below;

  1. You need to visit the TSC online portal by using the link ((See image below for the page you will get); https://teachersonline.tsc.go.ke/RegintroDC.aspx 

  2. TSC online portal; https://teachersonline.tsc.go.ke/

  3. Next, type in your ID number and Surname correctly (See image below), then click ‘Next’. You will be taken to page 2.
  4. Now, fill in your Basic Details as required (See image below). Click next when done. You can now change your name at this step if necessary.

  5. TSC online portal; https://teachersonline.tsc.go.ke/

  6. In page 3, you will be required to upload your scanned documents.

  7. TSC online portal; https://teachersonline.tsc.go.ke/

  8. When done, click next to move to page 4 and which is the last page.

Important Notes for Applicants (TSC Does Not Accept Paper Applications)

  1. All sections of this registration application MUST be completed in full.
  2. Please fill in all the required information.
  3. It is a serious offence to willfully give false information to the Teachers Service
    Commission. The law provides that any person convicted of the offence may
    be fined up to Ksh 100,000 or imprisoned for Twelve (12) months or both
    (Section 44 of TSC Act No. 20 of 2012).
  4. You can save part of this form and complete it on a later time if necessary.
  5. Scan and Attach Only the Required Documents:
    a. Only original documents should be scanned and uploaded.
    b. For Expatriate Teachers, attach a letter of clearance from Ministry of Education
    Vetting Committee.
  6. For New Registration a non refundable fee of Kshs. 1055/- deposited to the TSC Registration Account National Bank of Kenya (Direct Banking to A/C No. 01001000905001 or Simple Banking using Pay Bill Business Number 625625 is required for processing your certificate.
    Ensure you have Bank Deposit Slip before proceeding with the application.
  7. For Duplicate Certificate Application a non refundable fee of Kshs. 2055/- deposited to the TSC Registration Account National Bank of Kenya Direct Banking to A/C No. 01001005707400.