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TSC recruitment dates for new teachers 2020

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Here are the TSC recruitment dates and venues per county for Kakamega.

See interview dates and venues for other counties at the bottom of this page.

KAKAMEGA COUNTY TSC RECRUITMENT DATES AND VENUES

S/N SUB-COUNTY RECRUITMENT DATE NUMBER OF SCHOOLS RECRUITMENT/INTERVIEW VENUE
1 Navakholo 17/09/2020 18 Ingotse Boys
2 Kakamega North 17/09/2020 22 Malava Girls
3 Kakamega Central 17/09/2020 7 Shieywe Secondary
4 Mumias West 17/09/2020 16 Mumias Muslim Boys
5 Butere 17/09/2020 15 Butere Girls
6 Lukuyani 17/09/2020 19 Moi Girls Nagili
7 Kakamega East 18/09/2020 24 Mukumu Boys
8 Khwisero 18/09/2020 15 Khwisero Girls
9 Mumias East 18/09/2020 18 Lubini Girls
10 Matungu 18/09/2020 24 Kholera Boys
11 Kakamega South 18/09/2020 12 Musingu Boys
12 Matete 18/09/2020 10 Kivaya Boys
13 Lugari 18/09/2020 21 Bishop Sulumeti

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TSC dismissal letters for teachers

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The worst news that a teacher can receive from the Teachers Service Commission, TSC, is that on dismissal. You will be very unlucky if TSC decides to get you off the register and sends you a dismissal letter.

Committing serious TSC offences may land you in hot soup. However, dismissal of a teacher is not that easy because it must follow the due TSC discipline process.

When the Commission decides to dismiss you, your details will be gazetted and your name removed from the TSC register. You also lose all accrued benefits including pensions.

WHAT CAN LEAD TO DISMISSAL OF A TEACHER BY TSC?

A teacher may be removed from the Register if the teacher commits or engages in any of the following-

(a) immoral behavior with or towards a learner which may include but not limited to-
(i) sexual intercourse or sexual abuse;
(ii) sodomy;
(iii) lesbianism; and
(iv) sexual harassment or flirtation.

(b) obtains registration or employment or promotion through fraudulent means;
(c) is convicted of any sexual offence or an any other offence against learner or a fellow member of staff;
(d) is convicted of a criminal offence which, in the opinion of the Commission, renders a person unfit to be a teacherl
(e) forgery, impersonation, presenting forged documents to the Commission;
(f) mismanagement, misappropriation and embezzlement of public funds;
(g) theft of property belonging to an educational institution or
(h) incitement.

Below is a sample of a TSC dismissal letter;

TSC LETTER ON REMOVAL FROM THE REGISTER OF TEACHERS

RE: NOTICE OF REMOVAL FROM THE REGISTER OF TEACHERS

Pursuant to the hearing of your discipline case on… …..,……..,I am directed by the Teachers Service Commission to say that as a result of proceedings under Section 33 of the Teachers Service Commission Act, No. 20 of 2012, the Commission has determined that your name be removed from the Register of Teachers with effect from … …for the following reasons: (insert reasons)

You have a right of Review against the decision which must be exercised within ninety (90) days of the date of this notice. Any application for Review must conform to the Kenya Subsidiary Legislation, 2015 t22t provisions of Regulation 155 of the Code of Regulations for Teachers and should be submitted to the Secretary, Teachers Service Commission, Private Bag -00100, Nairobi.

If, on expiry of ninety (90) days from the date of this notice, no application has been made as aforesaid or if the application is withdrawn or dismissed, your name will forthwith be removed from the Register of Teachers.

I draw your attention to Section 23 (2) as read together with Section 30 (5) of the Act to the effect that “a teacher whose name has been removed lrom the Register shall cease to be a teacher for the purposes of this Act with effect lrom the date of such removal and shall not engage in the teaching service”.

Your attention is further drawn to Section 3l (2) of the Act, which provides that, an application for reinstatement to the Register of Teachers will only be considered by the Commission after eighteen ( I 8) months from the date of removal.

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Speech by TSC Boss Dr Nancy Macharia during the release of the 2019 KCPE Results

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Here is the Speech by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) boss Dr. Nancy Njeri Macharia; during the release of the 2019 Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) results on Monday November 18, 2019;

“TALKING POINTS FOR DR NANCY MACHARIA DURING THE RELEASE OF RESULTS OF THE KCPE 2019 EXAMINATION RELEASE AT THE KKEC OFFICES ON NOVEMBER 18, 2019

1. KUDOS TO ALL TEACHERS AND CANDIDATES

I wish to appreciate all our teachers for successfully guiding, and teaching, the candidates until they sat the KCPE. Many times, the teachers play the parental role even more than the biological parents themselves. For this, the TSC – as an employer – cannot thank them enough. Please keep up the good work.

I can also not fail to thank the candidates for being obedient and accepting the guidance of the teachers and parents. You deserve the academic success that we are celebrating through the results being released today.

2. EXCELLENT CONDUCT OF SUPERVISORS, INVIGILATORS AND EXAMINERS

During the 2019 KCPE examination, thousands of teachers were engaged as centre managers, supervisers, invigilators, and examiners. These assignments required of them to rise up as early as 5am daily. As a matter of fact, we wouldn’t be here were it not for the teachers’ work. The TSC, therefore, wishes to celebrate these teachers for their sacrifice.  They deserve more because the 2019 KCPE examination has recorded the least number of malpractices ever. I note with satisfaction that 99.99 per cent of the teachers did their work perfectly.

The TSC will soon recognise the teachers who took extra-ordinary steps to stop cheating in the KCPE examination.
However, we also will investigate the conduct of 56 teachers who caused some missteps during the administration of the KCPE.

3. STAFFING UNDER THE 100% TRANSITION

We all recognise that the increased enrolment in our public secondary schools has strained the existing teachers with increased workload. To address this, the TSC recruited 5,000 secondary school teachers this year, and is in the process of hiring 10,000 interns to ease the shortage.

We are also replacing those who leave through natural attrition on a continuous basis. The TSC beseeches our teacher to do all they can to ensure high quality learning for our children.

4. COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT FOR TEACHERS

We recognise that our teachers need to getter better terms of service even as we demand more from them. As a result, we have already initiated the process of negotiating the 2021-2025 CBA. We hope we can conclude the CBA in good time to ensure our teachers can benefit from improved terms.

5. CONTINUING TEACHER PREPARATION FOR CBC

The TSC is determined to adequately retool teachers to be able to handle CBC in all primary school grades. Starting December 2, 2019, the Commission will retool 100,900 teachers on CBC delivery at a cost of Sh580 million. By the end of the training, the Commission would’ve trained 228,000 on CBC in 2019.

We thank our teachers for embracing this exercise of Continuing Teacher Development.”

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TSC list of Shortlisted candidates for head teacher positions per county- Kisii County

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Important update for teachers who applied for administrative posts in Kisii 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.

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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.

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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 & OTHER POSTS IN KISII COUNTY

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

  • 383102 Orenge Daniel Otara Ombaso Endereti C.O.G Primary
  • 409371 Gisemba Solomon Matagi Keburanchogu
  • 413062 Onkundi Gladys Bikeri Nyabieyo D.O.K Primary Sch
  • 396615 Mairura Omoke Nyakangi Riagumo Deb Primary
  • 456467 Akama Julius Ongubo Getungurumu S.D.A. Primary School
  • 417573 Omambia Julius Oroo Nyakungu D.O.K Primary Sch
  • 402389 Ogeto Simeon Oigara Nyangoso Sda Boarding
  • 317225 Nyamora Zablon Ntenga Nyambunwa D.O.K Primary
  • 413370 Moribo Wycliffe Moracha Senta D.E.B Primary
  • 295976 Moracha Beatrice Mokeira Nyaura Pri Sch
  • 386349 Momanyi Elicanah Mose Mosisa Deb Primary School
  • 316703 Nyaboga David Siko Nyabera Sda Primary
  • 321020 Ochenge Richard Oire Rionchogu D.E.B Primary
  • 407883 Ochora Thomas Okari Riagongera D.E.B Primary
  • 414913 Onyangore Ayub Nyasimba Nyasore S.D.A Primary School
  • 378503 Nyamboki Elizabeth Kemunto Oroche D.O.K Primary
  • 418215 Nyangeri Amos Ogeto Engoto Goti D O K Pri Sch
  • 397972 Ondieki George Gori Riamokwobe Pri Sch
  • 442991 Asugo Charles Omae Esaka Dok
  • 436488 Ogembo Jacob N Rigena S.D.A Primary
  • 325587 Kondo Joshua Bichanga Nyakorere D.E.B Primary
  • 425721 Birundu Dennis Mosongo Getumo A.I.C Primary
  • 281553 Siocha Truphena Kwamboka Biticha Pri Sch
  • 411982 Omundi Richard Pius Nyabikondo Pri Sch
  • 309877 Oreti Evans Mogaka Moogi Deb Primary
  • 329895 Makori Joash Mogaka Ibanchore Deb Primary School
  • 310104 Ochoki Gideon Omanga St. Don Bosco Boys Boarding Primary
  • 409302 Moreka Methuselah Rianyanchebera Primary
  • 397729 Nyangena Thomas Onderi Gesabakwa Sda Primary
  • 424386 Moreka Stephen Mogusu Tunta D.E.B Primary
  • 478226 Mwendia Evans Mwamisoko Primary School
  • 481394 Kebabe Joel Momanyi Ichuni Boys Dok Primary School
  • 411970 Angima Dominic Mokoro Mariiba Pri Sch
  • 383113 Oyagi Ramus Ndereti Orphanage Primary
  • 413096 Kengere John Ombati Motonyoni Dok Primary School
  • 330800 Obure Zipporah Kemunto Riakerongo
  • 196453 Mariaria Roselidah Kwamboka Omosaria pri
  • 402901 Maisiba Paul Oigo Inani Deb
  • 340411 Ayora Moses Getare D.E.B Primary
  • 201848 Orina Peter Oyugi Taracha Pri Sch
  • 413166 Akuma Daniel Asusa Rianyamari
  • 409300 Ongeri Joseph Oganda Sindagogi
  • 316549 Akunga Rael Nyansarora Nyabine D.O.K
  • 329828 Ntabo Yophes Nyanduru Kionyo Pri Sch
  • 310196 Mesa Sarahh Kwamboka Nyachenge
  • 379132 Ongori Thaddeus Mwoma St. Mary’S Nyamagwa
  • 409303 Kengere Elijah Nyangwengi
  • 330300 Gesage Kefa Nyanchoka Nyamasege D.O.K Primary
  • 389886 Obara Mark Ensoko Elck Primary School
  • 310271 Onyikwa Geoffrey Ntenga Nyamiobo Deb Primary
  • 288959 Ototo John Onsando Sameta Boys’ Boarding Pri
  • 327377 Orina Samuel Nyagichenche
  • 248392 Oirere Duke Mekenye Keore C.O.G Primary
  • 384788 Onchera David Nyabuto Getare D.E.B Primary
  • 316492 Nyasani Jane Nyanchama Nyagemi Deb Primary School
  • 320796 Omambia Julius Ayiega Nyamagenamabariri Primary
  • 381453 Osoro Mary Bochere Our Lady of Lourdes Sengera G.Boarding Pri
  • 317693 Kiriago Pamella Mogoi Matongo D.E.B Primary Sch
  • 390106 Osero Dalius Mokaya Ekenyoru Primary
  • 297563 Tinega Barnabas Mautia Kianate Pri Sch
  • 316627 Monari Charles Ogega Iruma Pri Sch
  • 413243 Nyaundi Joshua Oramini Ebinyinyi Primary
  • 454768 Omari Isaac Minyega Soko Primary School
  • 412933 Ongaga Christine Nyanduko Nyamondo Pri Sch
  • 402391 Bosire Evans Ogiosi Kiru S.D.A Primary
  • 354282 Kamanda George Omwando Moticho Sda Primary
  • 379121 Omete Inisi Metengero D.O.K
  • 470801 Orare Bernard Iberia Pri Sch
  • 339785 Nyamachere Stella Nyanchama Nyamagesa Deb Primary School
  • 409282 Onuro John Nyabuto Mosora Sda
  • 339799 Migiro Abraham Ositu Gekongo Dok
  • 299751 Onyango Aloys Omwoyo Kiorori
  • 417379 Obino Julius Nyakeya Nyangena Pri Sch
  • 417493 Marichondo Jared Ondari Riondong’A Pri Sch
  • 330299 Manyura Peter Nyandemo Ekerubo Ccf Primary
  • 402975 Osiemo Evans Obiri Keera Pag Prim Ary
  • 454040 Nyatuga Truphena Nyagara Nyabworoba Pri Sch
  • 466881 Moturi Elijah Pilot Kiongongi Ii Pri Sch
  • 311435 Ondiek Methusellah Mochorwa Nyakegarakemo
  • 340778 Nyabuto Jenes Moraa Mariwa Pefa Primary
  • 223214 Kamao Julius Onchwati Kimai Enkora D.E.B Primary
  • 369718 Ondimu Jackline Kwamboka Moneke D.E.B Pri Sch
  • 394121 Onchweri Mogaka B Metembe Deb Primary School
  • 262478 Mokaya Micah Okero Rigena S.D.A Primary
  • 296011 Moragwa Rose Mogusu Mosensema Deb Primary
  • 380951 Manyura Elijah Kimai D.E.B Primary
  • 338287 Oronyi Alice Bochere Ombasa Nyangweta D.O.K Primary
  • 365645 Kimonge Phillip Osoro Nyabiosi S.D.A
  • 284653 Nyakundi Joseph Nyaore Pri Sch
  • 361862 Getoi Dominic Nyakagwa Moremani Pag Primary School
  • 448779 Maganga Dismas Nyanguru C.O.G Primary School
  • 403675 Mochama Thomas Machera Kenoria
  • 402554 Makori Enock Nyananga Gekongo Ii D.E.B.
  • 415919 Agnes Nyambunde Rabera Kenyorora D.O.K. Primary School
  • 402523 Muregi George Onkundi Nyabisase
  • 269615 Onsembe Henry Ongegu Chindwani D.E.B Pri School
  • 331284 Ombongi Michael Machuka Ibacho Deb Primary School
  • 259840 Ondabu Margaret Bomanyama
  • 367860 Tinega Meshack Ondara Nyakunguru Pri Sch
  • 413153 Mosongo Felix Nchore Kiongongi
  • 379120 Oronyi Moses Morara Kiorina D.E.B Primary
  • 402738 Okindo Richard Okari Maji Mazuri Primary
  • 395408 Onduso Robert Oigara Rwora D.E.B Primary
  • 406779 Osoro Earnest Rachami Tabaka Boys
  • 353955 Mbeche Josia Metembe Deb Primary School
  • 404417 Onkoba Josiah Bonuke Iranda Pri Sch
  • 411980 Kirochi Mazon Amos Riokindo S.D.A Primary
  • 318686 Omare Samson Ntenga Tongeri Dok Primary
  • 397795 Orwaru James Kebere D.E.B Primary
  • 343973 Kembero Annah Nyansiaboka Makongeni Pri Sch
  • 396440 Bwonda Saul Siriba Matagaro S.D.A Boarding Primary
  • 480581 Mongeri Richard Birundu Nyasike Sda Primary School
  • 369726 Moracha Patrick Nyangwara Nyamuya E.L.C.K Primary School
  • 389887 Moseti Stephen Ntabo Bosaga
  • 432191 Onchera David Tumbo Buyonge Deb Primary
  • 298423 Moturi Omboi Itabago D.E.B Primary
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New TSC Recruitment guidelines, score sheet and marking schemes for teachers 2021

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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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How to fill the 2019 Wealth declaration form online; the ultimate guide and link: https://tsconline.tsc.go.ke/site/index

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Section 26 and 27 of the Public Officer Ethics Act (POEA) requires all public officers to declare their Income, Assets and Liabilities (IAL). Since 2003 when the law requiring Public Officers to declare their Income, Assets and Liabilities (IAL) was enacted, the mode of declaration has been manual. Nowadays, the declaration is done online via portals provided to Public and Civil Servants in Kenya. All teachers are thus expected to fill an online Declaration by 31st December, 2019.

MODE OF DECLARATION

The Commission in 2017 Introduced an online Declaration Portal. This is the portal to be used for the 2017-2019 declarations. Declarations can be made following the steps outlined in the DIALS Manual.

The Declaration of Income, Assets and Liabilities form contains the following fields:

1. Name of the Public Officer; (Surname) (First name) (Other names)

2. Birth Information;
a. Date of birth
b. Place of birth

3. Marital Status

4. Address:
a. Postal address
b. Physical address

5. Employment Information:
a. Designation
b. Name of Employer
c. Nature of employment; (permanent, temporary, contract, etc)
d. T.S.C. No.
e. School/Institution
f. District

6. Name of spouse of spouses:
(i) (Surname) (First name) (Other names)
(ii) (Surname) (First name) (Other names)
iii) (Surname) (First name) (Other names)
(iv) (Surname) (First name) (Other names)
(v) (Surname) (First name) (Other names)
(vi) (Surname) (First name) (Other names)
(vii) (Surname) (First name) (Other names)

7. Name of dependent children under the ages of 18 years:
(i) (Surname) (First name) (Other names)
(ii) (Surname) (First name) (Other names)
(iii) (Surname) (First name) (Other names)
(iv) (Surname) (First name) (Other names)
(v) (Surname) (First name) (Other names)
(vi) (Surname) (First name) (Other names)
(vii) (Surname) (First name) (Other names)
(viii) (Surname) (First name) (Other names)
(ix) (Surname) (First name) (Other names)

8. Financial statement for________;
(A separate statement is required for the officer and each spouse and dependent child under the age of 18 years. Additional sheets should be added as required)

a. Statement date
(Statement date is the first day of the month preceding the month in which the declaration is due.)
b. Income, including emoluments, for the period from
_____________________________________to___________
(Including, but not limited to, salary and emoluments and income from investments, the period is from the previous statement date to the current statement date. For an initial declaration, the period is
the year ending on the statement date.)
c. Assets (as of the statement date)
(Including, but not limited to land, buildings, vehicles, investments and financial obligations owed to the person for whom the statement is made).

d. Liabilities (as of the statement date)

9. Other information that may be useful or relevant.

Declaration;
I solemnly declare that the information I have given in this declaration is, to the best of my knowledge, true and complete.
Signature of Officer: ________________________
Date: __________________
Witness:
Signature: _____________
Name: _________________
Address: ______________

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STEP BY STEP GUIDE ON HOW TO FILL THE WEALTH DECLARATION FORM ONLINE

  1. Visit the TSC online portal at; https://tsconline.tsc.go.ke/site/index
  2. Enter your TSC Number and click on ‘NEXT’.
  3. On the next window, enter your Password and press on ‘LOGIN’. N/B; In case you have forgotten your password then click on ‘FORGOT PASSWORD’ to reset it.
  4. Click on the ‘WEALTH DECLARATION’ tab and from the drop down list select ‘BASIC INFO’ to start off.
  5. Edit/ enter your data correctly and click on ‘NEXT’ when done; after entering your teaching subjects’ details.
  6. The next window is the ‘Personal Declaration’ window.
  7. Select ‘INCOME’ and this includes but not Limited to, Salary & Emoluments and Income from Investments. The period is from the previous statement date (2017) to the Current Statement Date (2019); a period of 24 months. For initial declaration, the period is the year ending on the Statement Date. Remember to click on the ‘ADD/ SAVE INCOME’ for each of the income after entering the Description and Approximate Amount. . Saved data will be displayed on the right side of your screen.
  8. Next is Assets. This includes, but not Limited to Land, Buildings, Vehicles, Investments and Financial Obligations owed to the person for whom the statement is made. Remember to click on the ‘ADD/ SAVE ASSETS’ for each of the income after entering the Description and Approximate Amount. . Saved data will be displayed on the right side of your screen.
  9. Click on Next to declare your liabilities which include, but not Limited to Financial Obligations owed by the person submitting the statement; Bank loans, SACCO Loans, HELB Loans e.t.c. Remember to click on the ‘ADD/ SAVE LIABILITIES’ for each of the income after entering the Description and Approximate Amount. . Saved data will be displayed on the right side of your screen.
  10. Select the ‘NEXT’ button so as to input dependants’ details; spouse(s) and children under the age of 18 Years, if any. Enter dependant’s details and remember to click on ‘ADD/SAVE’ after entering each dependant’s information. Saved data will be displayed on the right side of your screen. When done, strike the ‘NEXT’ button
  11. In the new window, enter any relevant information. If not available click on the ‘NEXT’ button to by-pass this step.
  12. Witness; This is the final step. Enter the details of your Witness (Someone who knows you; it can be your relative or work mate).
  13. You can preview your entries by clicking on ‘VIEW SUMMARY’ and make amendments where and when necessary. If satisfied with your entries, then press on ‘SUBMIT’. A copy of the declaration will be sent to your Email address.
GOOD LUCK.
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TSC deployment of primary school teachers to secondary schools in 2021- Full list

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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.

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

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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

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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.

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  • 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

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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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