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If you are a teacher working with the Teachers Service Commission, TSC, you should then know that promotions of teachers is meant to motivate them. The Commission usually advertises available promotion vacancies for which teachers who meet the set criteria apply.

WHAT TSC CONSIDERS BEFORE PROMOTING TEACHERS?

When promoting a teacher, the Commission considers the following:

(a) merit and ability as reflected in the teacher’s work, performance and results;
(b) seniority and experience as set out in the scheme of service;
(c) existence of a vacancy and
(d) academic and professional qualification of the teacher.

You must take the Teacher Performance Appraisal and Development, TPAD, seriously. This is because the Commission shall in promoting a teacher, consider the appraisal reports submitted in accordance with regulation.

A teacher re-employed by the Commission shall complete at least three years of continuous service before the teacher is considered for promotion.

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The Commission shall conduct competitive promotion through interviews and the teacher professional development programmes.

A teacher may be promoted under competitive terms by:

(a) making an Application online.
(b) successfully completing the Teacher Proficiency Course or promotional interview administered by the Commission for that purpose.

The Commission may refuse to consider a teacher for promotion if the teacher has not completed:

(a) two years from the date the teacher was found guilty following a disciplinary action; or
(b) one year from the date the teacher was issued with an administrative warning:

Once promoted, it is necessary to take up the offer without hesitation. This is because, an offer for promotion lapses if not taken within thirty days, except for teachers on paid study leave or on secondment.

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New, latest, TSC teachers recruitment guidelines, requirements, qualifications, marking scheme and scoresheet

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The Teachers Service Commission, TSC, has revised the recruitment guidelines for new teachers. These guidelines come into force whenever a vacancy has to be filled competitively through an interview after an advertisement is made. Therefore, for those applying for a TSC teaching job and those involved in the recruitment (including the general public) should carefully read through these guidelines.

GENERAL GUIDELINES

According to TSC, all applicants must be registered teachers as per 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 fail to meet registration requirements will not qualify to be recruited. Applicants who apply for confirmation of results from the Kenya National Examinations Council, KNEC, should give the address of the County Director where they have submitted their applications. Applicants working in other Government Departments and who meet the requirements are eligible to apply. Applicants will be required to submit their applications to the Secretary Board of Management of the respective institution with a copy to the office of the respective TSC Sub-county director. Upon receipt of applications Heads of Institutions MUST acknowledge in writing. On completion of the shortlisting process, Heads of Institutions should promptly advise those who do not meet the shortlisting criteria (specifying the reasons). The TSC Sub-County Director shall compile a list of all applicants in every Institution for ease of reference and present it during the interview. 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. 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: a). Applicant (s) with disability(ies); b). Age of the applicant (44-45 years) with previous teaching experience of three years and had not worked with the Commission previously c). Quality of certificates presented i.e. higher aggregate KCSE grade should first be considered. If the applicants tie at the aggregate grade, the subject grades should be used; d) Preference will be given to the applicants who have not been previously employed by the Commission. 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. Applicants who were previously employed by the Commission MUST declare their past employment history and reason(s) for termination of service (with evidence) in their application. Applicants who were previously employed by the Commission and FAIL to declare shall be disqualified. Applicants who were previously offered employment by the Commission and failed to take up the appointment without notifying the Commission are NOT eligible for employment. 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.

 AUTHENTICITY OF ACADEMIC, PROFESSIONAL AND OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS

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). KCPE Certificates; 4). KCSE Certificates (include first attempt certificate if repeated exams); 5). Diploma/Degree Certificates and official transcripts; 6). Primary and Secondary Schools leaving certificates NB: Provisional transcript shall not be accepted. Where names on the submitted documents differ, the applicant will be required to submit a sworn affidavit. The selection panel shall vet each applicant to verify that: –
  • He/she meets the requirements of the TSC advertisement;
  • All the submitted original academic and professional certificates, as well as official transcripts are authentic. The Secretary, Board of Management should certify photocopies of the original certificates and authenticate the information provided, to the TSC County Director. Photocopies used during application must be the true copy of the original certificate presented during the interview;
  • 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. Where results have been confirmed, the original statement of confirmation of results MUST be submitted together with Application for Employment Form. Once the interview process is completed, the results must be communicated to all applicants the same day and the successful applicant(s) from the merit list be issued with the TSC Application for Employment Form (s). It is the responsibility of the TSC County Director/Representative to ensure that the:- Exercise is fair and transparent; Successful applicant(s) on the merit list fill the Application for Employment Form (s). The Secretary of the Board of Management should ensure the Application for Employment for Form (s) is correctly filled by the applicant(s) without erasing or defacing.

The completed Application for Employment Form(s) together with other relevant documents should be submitted to the TSC County Directors office. The TSC County Director upon verification and ensuring that all the requirements are fulfilled will submit the recruitment documents to the TSC Headquarters within the stipulated timelines. 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.

SELECTION PANEL

The Selection Panel shall consist of the following seven (7) members: 1). Chairperson, Board of Management – Chairperson 2). Two (2) members of the schools BOM – Members 3). Head of the Institution – Secretary 4). Deputy Head of the Institution – Member 5). Subject Specialist – Member 6). The TSC County Director/Representative – Member TOTAL: 7

 SELECTION PANEL FOR SCHOOLS WITHOUT BOMs

1). TSC County Director – Chairperson 2). Head of the Institution – Secretary 3). Deputy Head of the Institution – Member 4). Subject Specialist – Member 5). TSC Sub County Director – Member 6). TSC Human Resource Officer – Member 7). PA Chairperson – Member TOTAL 7__

SELECTION CRITERIA

The Secretary, Board of Management shall present a compiled list of all applicants to the selection panel. The selection panel shall harmonize the list of applicants with that of the TSC Sub County Director and 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. Applicants shall present themselves in person to the selection panel. The panel shall score each applicant based on the selection score guide (Appendices 1 (a) or 1 (b) NB. An applicant whose special need is related to hearing and/or speech shall be allowed to be accompanied by a sign language interpreter.

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 A Level. 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 a 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 can 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 A 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 impaired and blind, are enrolled for training with mean grade of C and C in the two teaching subjects thus are eligible.

3). Technical 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 A level. In addition, they must have: Bachelor of Education Technology (Bed TECH); OR (i) Bachelor of Science (BSC) in any relevant technical Subject(s)/Course; (ii) Higher Diploma in a Technical course; or (iii) A Diploma in a Technical Course. Further, they should have a Diploma in Technical Teacher Education from Kenya Technical Teachers College (KTTC) or a Post Graduate Diploma in Education GDE) 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 enhancement e.g. 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, Social Education and Ethics (SEE) can apply for Business Studies and CRE/IRE vacancies respectively. 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 a minimum of eight (8) course units in each teaching subject. 6) Applicants presenting enhancement certificate(s)/official transcripts in a teaching subject(s) from recognized institution (s) qualify for employment. 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 a course on teaching methods. 9) For applicants trained in Special Needs Education-, KSL and Braille are considered as teaching subjects e.g. Biology/KSL, Geography/Braille.

 VALIDATION OF DOCUMENTS BY THE COUNTY DIRECTOR

The 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 the Principal has signed section C of the employment form confirming the candidate qualifies/merits to be employed; 4). Compile any complaints received and submit appropriate action taken or recommendations to the Commission.

 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 academic certificates, professional certificates and all official transcripts, identity card, NCPWD Card (where applicable) and two passport size photographs in respect of successful candidate(s); (b) A list of all applicants in order of merit for the advertised vacancies in (Appendix (III), clearly indicating the applicants who failed to attend the interview; (c) Duly signed Board of Management meeting minutes; d). 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; e). Completed selection score guide duly signed; f). Copy of teacher registration certificate/evidence of verified application for registration; g). Certified copy of a bank plate; h). Duly completed pay point particulars form; i). Copy of KRA PIN certificate; j). Copy of NHIF Card; k). List of applicants who are Persons with Disabilities (PWD).

 COMPLAINTS

Any applicant who is dissatisfied with the process 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 process and send a copy to the TSC Headquarters; 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; Where the complaint is levelled against the TSC County Director, the TSC Headquarters shall investigate the allegations and take appropriate action.

IMPORTANT NOTES

  • Under no circumstances should the Application for Employment Form(S) be defaced or photocopied for use.
  • Clarification and advice on issues of qualifications arising from these guidelines, should be sought from the TSC County Directors.
  • Notwithstanding the decentralization of the function of teachers recruitment pursuant to Section 20 of the TSC Act, the Commission is not precluded in carrying out recruitment directly from the TSC Headquarters.
Attached find the following Appendices for use during the selection exercise; Appendix I: a) Selection Score Guide for Secondary School Teachers b) Selection Score Guide for Secondary Schools teachers living with disabilities c) Grading System Appendix II: Board of Management & TSC Checklists Appendix III: List of interviewed applicants. Appendix IV: Declaration Form I Appendix V: Declaration Form II Appendix VI: List of applicants with disabilities Appendix VII: Acknowledgement note for employment application documents

CHECK LISTS

BOARD OF MANAGEMENT CHECK LIST

The successful applicant will be required to submit the following to the Secretary, Board of Management: – 1). Duly signed application for employment letter; 2). Duly signed commitment letter to serve in the school for a minimum period of five (5) years and three (3) years in the case of North Eastern region; 3). Original and copies of the following: – National Identity card (both sides); NCPWD card (where applicable); 2 passport size photographs; Certificates and testimonials; KCPE, KCSE, A Level, Diploma, Degree etc; Official Academic transcripts; Teacher Registration Certificate/evidence of verified status of Application for registration; KRA PIN certificate; Bank Plate; Duly filled pay point particulars’ form; NHIF Card; Primary and secondary school leaving certificates and other testimonials; Acknowledgement of receipt of application for employment; Evidence of separation from the Commission for those previously employed by TSC. NB: The Principal/Secretary Board of Management is expected to verify and certify all the above documents before issuing the Application for Employment Form (APPT 1) to the successful applicant.

TSC CHECK LIST

The Secretary, Board of Management is required to submit the following to the TSC Sub County Director 1). Duly filled and signed Application for Employment Form (APPT 1); 2). Minutes of the selection panel duly signed; 3). Completed selection score guide duly signed; 4). Duly signed commitment letter to serve in the school for a minimum period of five (5) years and three (3) years in the case of North Eastern region; 5). Certified copies of the following: –
  • National Identity card (both sides)
  • NCPWD card (where applicable);
  • 2 passport size photographs;
  • Certificates; KCPE, KCSE, A Level, Diploma, Degree etc;
  • Official Academic transcripts;
  • Teacher Registration certificate/evidence of application for registration;
  • KRA PIN certificate;
  • Bank plate;
  • Duly filled pay point particulars form;
  • NHIF card;
  • Primary and secondary school leaving certificates and other testimonials;
  • Acknowledgement note for employment application documents;
  • Evidence of separation from the Commission for those previously employed by TSC.

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TEACHER RECRUITMENT MARKING SCHEMES

RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE
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Teachers to contribute to the corona virus kitty

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Teachers will now join President Uhuru Kenyatta and other civil servants in contributing towards the covid-19 fund. The Teachers Service Commission, TSC, has now made a provision for willing teachers to either contribute to the kitty directly or give permission for the commission to deduct the pledged amount.

Through short messages circulated to teachers, the commission gives the teachers freedom to choose whether to contribute through a paybill or via check-off system.

“TSC is playing its part in the fight against Corona Virus. You can join us by making a voluntary contribution to Pay Bill No 625625 Account No 01001005707400,” says the Commission.

“The monies will be channeled to the Kenya COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund,” the commission adds.

It should be noted, though, that this contributions will be voluntary and the commission will not coerce teachers into making the said contributions.

Already the president and other senior officials in the government have taken a pay cut to support the kitty.

Circular for civil servants to voluntarily contribute to the Covid-19 kitty.

The President and his deputy took a pay cut of 80%. While, Cabinet secretaries and Chief Administrative Secretaries are to take a voluntary pay cut of 30%. Principal secretaries on their part can give away 20% of their salaries to support the fund.

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Period
The voluntary salary cuts shall be for an initial period of three (3) months with effect from April, 2020. However, this is subject to review based on the advice of the Ministry of Health on the status of COVID-19 pandemic in Kenya

Consent and Transparency

Each public officer participating in the voluntary salary cuts shall signify their consent to their respective Authorized Officers by completing the attached standard consent form.
All Accounting Officers will be required to file returns with the Head of Public Service on or before the 10th day of the succeeding month on the amounts realized from their Ministries, State Departments and Agencies.

Procedure for effecting the Voluntary Salary Cuts in the Payroll.

To make your contribution via check-off system, the percentage deduction shall be effected on the net package arising immediately after statutory deductions (PAYE, NHIF and
Pension contributions, where applicable);

The payroll code 959 (Emergence Response Fund) be utilized to effect the voluntary salary pay cut;

The deductions should then be remitted to:
  • Bank Account No.: 1000201924 – Central Bank of Kenya
  • Account Name: COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund
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TSC recruitment score sheet 2020/2021

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The Teachers Service Commission, TSC, has released a new recruitment interview score guide/ marking scheme for 2021-2022.

TSC SELECTION SCORE GUIDE FOR TEACHERS – SECONDARY SCHOOLS 2021/2022

Applicants should be awarded marks  during the  selection in accordance  with the areas specified below. The schedule below should be used for this purpose .

SCORING AREAS MAXIMUM SCORE ACTUAL SCORE AVERAGE SCORE BY THE PANEL
A Academic and Professional qualifications

Degree (BED)

(i) First Class

(ii) Second Class

 40

35

30

 

 

 

40

35

30

 

 

40

35

30

 

 

 

 

40

35

30

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

40
(iii) Pass

OR

Degree BA + PGDE or BSC + PGDE

(i)   First Class

(ii) Second Class

(iii) Pass
 —-
 

OR

Diploma+ Dip. Tech. Education

(i)   Distinction

(ii)     Credit

(iii)     Pass
OR

Diploma in Education

(i)   Distinction

(ii) Credit

(iii) Pass

 
—————
MAXIMUM SCORE
B Evidence of internship service 30
MAXIMUM SCORE 30
C (I) Length of stay since qualifying as a teacher for those who have never been employed by the Commission

i.      2015 and before

ii.      2016

iii.      2017

iv.      2018

V.  2019 and after
 

 25
20
15
10

5
MAXIMUM SCORE 25

 

APPLICANT’S NAME                                              QUALIFICATION                                                                                     _ TSC No

Awarding marks based on length of stay after graduation.

C (II) Length of stay since exiting from service for those previously employed by the Commission

i.      2018 and  after

ii.      2017 – 2016

iii.      2015- 2014

iv.      2013- 2012

V.  2011 and before

  

 

25

20

15

10

5

 

 

25
 

MAXIMUM SCORE

 

NB: For purposes of scoring part C, year of completion of professional training (BED or PGDE) whose certificate is used to score part A of this score sheet determines the length of stay but not year of enhancement.

 Other assessment areas

(D)   (i) Communication ability

a)     Communication skills

b)    Presentation

(ii)      Evidence of

a)      Participation in Co-c urricular activities while teaching ……….. ……………………..

b)       Students’ academic performance (Exam records for the last three years) ……………………………………………………

c)       Special talents (Leadership awards and acknowledgement) ………………………..

  

1 

1

 

 1

 

 1

 

1
NB: No candidate should score zero in this section
MAXIMUM SCORE 5
GRAND TOTAL 100

 

We certify that the information entered above is correct to the best of our knowledge.

Sign                                             _

(Principal/Secretary BOM)

Name                                        _

Date                                             _

Sign                                               _

(Chairperson BOM)

Name                                              _ Date _

APPENDIX 1 (b)

SELECTION SCORE GUIDE FOR TEACHERS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS – SECONDARY SCHOOLS

SCORING AREAS MAXIMUM SCORE ACTUAL SCORE AVERAGE SCORE BY

THE PANEL
A Academic and Professional qualifications
Degree (BED) (i) First Class                      —- 40
(ii) Second Class —– 35
(iii) Pass– —-                       —- 30
OR
Degree BA + PGDE or BSC + PGDE
(i)   First Class——– 40
(ii) Second Class                 35
(iii) Pass— 30
OR
Diploma+ Dip. Te c h . Education
(i)   Distinct io n- —- ————— 40
(ii)     Credit

(iii)     Pass——–

OR

Diploma in Education

(i)   Distinction

 35
30
40
(ii)    Credit

(iii)    Pass

 

MAXIMUM SCORE

 35
30
40
B Evidence of Internship service 30
MAXIMUM SCORE 30
C Length of stay since graduation

 

i.      2017 and before
25
ii.      2018                                                 20
iii.      2019 and  after —                        — —- 15
MAXIMUM SCORE 25

  

NB: For purposes of scoring part C, year of completion of professional training (BED or PGDE) whose certificate is used to score part A of this score sheet determines the length of stay but not year of enhancement.

 

 

D (i)  Communication ability

a)   Communication Skills .. .. … .. … ..

b) Presentation …. …… ……… …….

 

(ii)      Evidence of

a)         Participation in Co-curricular activities teaching)

…………………………………….

b)         Students’ academic performance (Exam records for the last three

years)………………………………….

c)         Special talents (Leadership awards and acknowledgement) …………

 

NB: No candidate should score zero in this section.

 

MAXIMUM SCORE

  

 

 

 

 1

1

 

 1

 

 

 

1

 

 1

 

 

 

 

5

 

 
 

GRAND TOTAL

  

100

 

We confirm that the information entered above is correct to the best of our know led ge.

Sign                                               _

(Principal/Secretary BOM)

Name                                          _

Date                                             _

Sign                                              _

(Chairperson BOM)

Name                                              _

Date                                              _

APPENDIX I (c)

GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA) GRADING SYSTEM

S/NO. GPA CLASS MARKS
1 3.7 – 4.00 First Class 81 -100
2 3.0-3.6 Upper Second 71 -80
3 2.3- 2.9 Lower Second 61 – 70
4 1.7 – 2.2 Pass 51 -60
5 0- 1.6 Fail 50 and below

 

APPENDIX  II CHECK LISTS

BOARD OF MANAGEMENT CHECK LIST

The successful applicant will be required to submit the following to the Secretary, Board of Management: –

  1. Duly signed commitment letter to serve in the school for a minimum period of five (5) years, and three (3) years in the case of North Eastern region;
  2. Original and clear copies of the following: –
    1. National Identity card (both sides);
    2. NCPWD card (where applicable);
  • 2 passport size colour photographs;
  1. Certificates and testimonials; KCPE, KCSE, ‘A’ Level, Diploma, Degree etc;
  2. Proof of payment for the Statement of confirmation of  results  by KNEC (where applicable);
  3. Evidence of separation from the Commission for those previously employed by TSC;
  • Official Academic transcripts;
  • Certificate of Registration as a teacher
  1. KRA PIN certificate;
  2. Bank Plate;
  3. Duly filled pay point particulars’ form;
  • NHIF Card;
  • Primary and secondary     school    leaving     certificates                 and    other testimonials;
  • Evidence of service as a teacher intern (where applicable)
  1. Acknowledgement of receipt of application for employment;

NB: The Principal/Secretary Board of Management is expected to verify and certify all the above documents before issuing the Application for Employment Form (APPT l) to the successful applicant.

TSC CHECK LIST

The Secretary, Board of Management is required to submit to the TSC Sub – County Director the following:

  1. Duly filled and signed Application for Employment Form (APPT l );
  1. Minutes of the selection panel duly signed and clearly showing how many applicants were shortlisted for interview from the system generated merit list and the selection criteria used;
  2. Completed selection score guide duly signed;
  3. Duly signed commitment letter to serve in the school for a minimum period of

five (5) years, and three (3) years in the case of North Eastern region;

  1. Certified copies of the following: –
    1. National Identity card (both sides);
  1. NCPWD card (where applicable);
  • 2 passport size colour photographs;
  1. Certificates; KCPE, KCSE, ‘A’ Level, Diploma, Degree etc;
  2. Proof of payment for the Statement of confirmation of results by KNEC (where applicable);
  3. Official Academic transcripts;
  • Evidence of separation from the Commission for those previously employed by TSC;
  • Certificate of Registration as a teacher;
  1. KRA PIN certificate;
  2. Bank plate;
  3. Duly filled pay point particulars form;
  • NHIF card;
  • Primary and     secondary     school    leaving     certificates                 and     other testimonials;
  • Evidence of service as a teacher intern (where applicable);
  1. Acknowledgement note for employment application documents;
  • Evidence of separation from the Commission for those previously employed by
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report back to school by Monday- TSC Boss tells teachers

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The Teachers Service Commission, TSC, has ordered teachers to report back to their schools. According to TSC Boss Dr. Nancy Macharia, all Primary and Secondary School teachers will be expected to report to their respective schools by Monday, September 28 to prepare for imminent re-opening.

“We have deliberated as a committee and we are therefore now asking our teachers to report back to schools on Monday September 28, 2020, to prepare for the eventual reopening of schools,” said Dr Macharia, while addressing the media at the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) on Monday.

“We will continue asking our teachers for their sacrifice, creativity, resilience and innovative sense they have had so that both learners and parents are assured of safety and syllabus coverage when schools do open….We wish to assure the country that our teachers are totally prepared and ready to help our children recover the lost time and save the academic year was that at risk of being lost. We know our teachers will do this and we ask all of you to support them.” Added the TSC Boss.

She was addressing the media moments after attending the education stakeholders’ meeting. The committee comprised of officials from the Ministry of Education, TSC, private schools, private schools, teachers’ unions, doctors’ union, school heads and religious leaders.

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Education Cabinet Secretary George Magoha on his part said the decision on when to reopen schools will be made soon.

“We have not said schools are opening. We shall give you dates after appropriate government machinery has met,” said Prof Magoha while warning that schools have not been reopened for learners.

“It is not for me to give the date for the re-opening, I will table this report before a larger committee for a deliberation on the actual date for the resumption of schooling,” he added.

But, in what will be taken as a very clear indication of imminent reopening, the CS said it is high time that schools were reopened.

“We shall give appropriate dates for opening schools after appropriate Government machinery has gone through. I think it is about time to call our children back to school.” He said.

The teachers will be expected to prime schools before learners report back. Those that may have been destroyed by natural calamities like floods will have their kids transferred to neighbouring schools.

“The schools that have been destroyed or damaged, the children will be moved to other schools.” He explained.

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The new TSC Mwalimu Care App for all teachers (Download and use App)

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The Teachers Service Commission, TSC, has launched a new mobile application for all teachers. The new App (Walimucare App) will enable the teachers access Covid-19 health tips, talk to a doctor and get medical advice on all ailments; without necessarily doing a physical visit to the hospital.

In her speech during the release of 2020 KCSE results,TSC CEO Dr. Nancy Macharia said that Walimucare App is a huge milestone towards bringing health cover closer to the teachers.

“WalimuCare app allows teachers to access tele-medicine access anytime and from anywhere, including isolation centres and their homes.” Said Dr. Macharia.

She further assured teachers that the Commission has provided full medical cover for COVID-19-related ailments as well as a medical insurance application through their health insurance provider MINET.

According to Dr. Macharia, the app allows teachers on TSC payroll with their enrolled dependants to access medical attention as well as reaching a doctor with ease.

She said the new Walimucare App has been launched to assist teachers not only in accessing medical attention but also to help teachers access Covid-19 tips,talk to a doctor as well as emergency health complications.

This she said,is part of the Commission’s efforts to improve teachers working conditions better,health being one of them.

Teachers are therefore advised to download the Walimucare app from play store or google store,whichever is applicable in one’s phone.

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How to download and use the Walimucare Mobile App.

  1. Download the walimucare app from play store.
  2. Once downloaded,install the app and accept the permissions requested.
  3. Click on Sign Up and enter your TSC number on the box indicated::Member Number and Phone number on the next box.
  4. Once sent,the app will send an SMS with OTP code. Enter the code in the next box and send.
  5. Enter your chosen password of 4 digits and confirm in the box.
  6. Once done,your account shall have been created::: You will now be able to view your Policy Limits, Track Utilization, Hospital access telemedicine,order chronic drugs, Visits and much more.

A teacher will also be able to see all the dependants as nominated. You can from then access the services so needed.

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List of services available on the TSC Minet ‘Walimu Care App’.

You can get the following services through the TSC Minet ‘Walimu Care App’.

S/No Minet App Service
1 See list of unregistered teachers on Minet
2 Add a Dependant (s)
3 Change Dependant (s) details
4 Replace Dependant (s)
5 Remove Dependant (s)
6 Find your hospital
7 Order for medication
8 Get approval for medical services
9 Track hospital visits
10 Give feedback on medical services
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TSC delocalization lists 2020- Nyamira County

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The Teachers Service Commission, TSC, is still carrying out delocalization of school heads and principals across the country. The Commission has made changes in administration for fourteen schools in Nyamira County in the recent shake up. Some of the schools whose principals retired this year will now have new heads.

In the remaining 12 schools, their long serving principals have been moved to new stations.

Read also; TSC transfers for teachers; How and when a teacher can be given a transfer.

FULL LIST OF SCHOOLS IN NYAMIRA THAT HAVE BEEN AFFECTED BY THE RECENT TSC TRANSFERS.

S/NO SCHOOL HANDING OVER PRINCIPAL COUNTY TAKING OVER PRINCIPAL COUNTY FROM HANDING/ TAKING OVER DATE
1 Mecheo Secondary Grace Matwere Nyamira Keari Bonface Nyamira 7/9/2020
2 Bonyunyu Secondary School Johnstone Nyamboga Nyamira Jane Obwocha Kisii 7/9/2020
3 Nyameru Mixed Secondary School Rawling O. Juma Nyamira Haron Onchong’a Migori 7/9/2020
4 Bosiango Mixed Secondary School Edward Mokaya Nyamira Lulian Gachahi . 8/9/2020
5 St. Peters Nyakemincha Arama Joseph Mbere Nyamira Murungi Meme Leonard Bomet 9/9/2020
6 Kebirigo Boys Andrew Nyakundi Gesora Nyamira Ezekiel Kurgat Kericho 9/9/2020
7 Gucha Mixed Secondary School Stephen Nyabuti Nyamira Everline Omwoyo Kisii 9/9/2020
8 St. Danes Eronge Vincent Mayieka Nyamira Fidelis Abongo Kisii 10/9/2020
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9 Kebirichi Secondary Okemwa Benford Omosa Nyamira Okemwa Lilian Kisii 10/9/2020
10 St. Paul Orotuba George Morara Nyamira Okumu C. Odongo Busia 10/9/2020
11 Moteoguto Secondary Mary Okemwa Nyamira Wilter Ombaso Kisii 11/9/2020
12 Nyambiri Secondary Zacharia Rioba Nyamira Mose Wake Nyaore Kisii 11/9/2020
13 St. Joseph Nyanchoka Charles Anyona Nyamira Stanley Wafula Kakamega 11/9/2020
14 Gesiaga Mixed Secondary School Mangaa sarah Ndumi Nyamira Zacharia Ondieki Kisii 15/9/2020
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TSC promotions and new salary structure for teachers

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The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has effected the promotions of over 16,000 teachers. This followed an intensive and competitive selection process in which a number of factors were considered. Some of the factors considered include: Lengthy of stay at the current grade, satisfactory performance and regional balance.

Also considered was the teacher’s rating in the Teacher Performance and Appraisal Development (TPAD).

The Promoted teachers have been issued with their promotion letters. You can check if you have been promoted here.

New salaries and allowances.

The promoted teachers are lucky as they will now receive increased salaries and allowances. It is important to note that these new salaries and allowances will be back dated to March, 2021. Consequently, a salary boom awaits these promoted teachers.

The newly promoted 1,341 Deputy Principals I in T-Scale 13 (D3) will be the biggest beneficiaries. These teachers will now pocket a monthly basic salary of Sh104,644. Also to be increased will be their commuter allowances to Sh14,000 monthly. This is not all as their leave allowance will now be Sh10,000 per month. The highest house allowance paid to these teachers will now stand at Sh50,000 monthly.

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The 1,096 Deputy Principals II T-Scale 12 (D2) will also receive increased perks. The teachers will receive a monthly pay of Sh91,041. This will come with increase in monthly Commuter allowance (to Sh13,000), Annual Leave Allowance (to Sh10,000) and monthly House Allowance (to Sh50,000).

The promoted 39 Senior Lecturers I T-Scale 12 (D2) will receive a monthly pay of Sh91,041. This will come with increase in monthly Commuter allowance (to Sh13,000), Annual Leave Allowance (to Sh10,000) and monthly House Allowance (to Sh50,000).

The promoted 1,590 Deputy Principals III T-Scale 11 (D1) will receive a monthly pay of between Sh77,840 and Sh85,269. This will come with increase in monthly Commuter allowance (to Sh12,000), Annual Leave Allowance (to Sh10,000) and monthly House Allowance (to Sh45,000)

The promoted 209 Curriculum Support Officers T-Scale 10 (C5) will receive a monthly pay of between Sh62,272 and Sh64,631. This will come with increase in monthly Commuter allowance (to Sh8,000), Annual Leave Allowance (to Sh6,000) and monthly House Allowance (to Sh35,000)

The promoted 2,111 Head Teachers 10 (C5) will receive a monthly pay of between Sh62,272 and Sh64,631. This will come with increase in monthly Commuter allowance (to Sh8,000), Annual Leave Allowance (to Sh6,000) and monthly House Allowance (to Sh35,000).

The promoted 7,030 Senior Masters IV T-Scale 9 (C4) will receive a monthly pay of Sh52,308. This will come with increase in monthly Commuter allowance (to Sh8,000), Annual Leave Allowance (to Sh6,000) and monthly House Allowance (to Sh28,000).

The promoted 1,765 Deputy Head Teachers II T-Scale 9 (C4) will equally receive a monthly pay of Sh52,308. This will come with increase in monthly Commuter allowance (to Sh8,000), Annual Leave Allowance (to Sh6,000) and monthly House Allowance (to Sh28,000).

The promoted 45 Senior Lecturers IV T-Scale 9 (C4) will on their part receive a monthly pay of Sh52,308. This will come with increase in monthly Commuter allowance (to Sh8,000), Annual Leave Allowance (to Sh6,000) and monthly House Allowance (to Sh28,000).

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TSC advises School Principals against the interdiction of teachers in need of assistance.

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TSC advises School Principals against the interdiction of teachers in need of assistance.

The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has requested that school leaders pay greater attention to teachers and aid them in addressing their issues whenever feasible, rather than hastily advocating for their interdiction.

During the closing ceremony of the Migori County Conference of the Kenya Secondary School Heads Association (KESSHA) in Kisumu, Nyanza Regional TSC Director Japhat Kariuki encouraged the principals to exercise caution when formulating charges for the interdiction of teachers who require support.

“We have been making an error by continuously placing blame on teachers, particularly those struggling with alcohol and other substances. There is a prevailing sentiment that they have become unfit to teach. As principals, it is essential to understand the underlying issues faced by these teachers instead of hastily pursuing their interdiction,” remarked Kariuki.

He indicated that teachers also confront social challenges such as familial conflicts and disagreements, which often significantly affect their performance in educational institutions.

For instance, when a marriage deteriorates, the affected teachers typically do not remain unchanged, he noted. Such teachers require psycho-social support, and advocating for their interdiction only exacerbates the situation and is a cruel action.

“When teachers face difficulties, rather than being condemned, they should be supported to regain their footing,” he asserted.

According to TSC Legal Officer Cavin Anyuor, the responsibility for the interdiction of teachers lies with the school heads.

“It is not the TSC that integrates teachers. It is you (Principals) who identify the issues and submit them to the board of management,” remarked Anyuor.

In a similar vein, Anyuor encouraged the heads to ensure that only significant matters are utilized as grounds for interdiction.

“As you wield this authority, let us act judiciously and procedurally, refraining from engaging in trivial debates,” said Anyuor, citing an instance where a head teacher recently denied a Junior School teacher a plastic chair on the basis that the teacher should sit beneath a tree.

As a sustainable methodology for teacher management, the TSC Regional Director articulated that school heads must enhance their knowledge concerning Teacher Induction, Mentorship, and Coaching (TIMEC).

“The overarching goal of TIMEC is to establish teacher support initiatives, including induction, mentorship, and coaching within the educational service. TIMEC is driven by the imperative to adopt both preventive and corrective strategies in managing a teacher’s professional conduct and performance,” stated Kariuki.

The regional chief observed that many principals tend to neglect the proper induction of new teachers, resulting in numerous individuals becoming disoriented.
“When a new teacher arrives, many of you typically invite the deputy to accompany them under the pretext that you are occupied and departing for a meeting. Once you exit the school’s gate, the deputy subsequently transfers the new teacher to the head of department… Ultimately, they proceed to the staffroom, absorb information organically, and conclude feeling disoriented,” remarked Kariuki.

He underscored that school leaders hold a responsibility to acquaint the inductee with professional duties, pertinent laws and regulations, as well as processes and procedures within the teaching profession.

Inductions ensure that educators cultivate emotional intelligence, establish a sustainable institutional culture, and enhance interpersonal relationships and skills, among other considerations. Kariuki humorously indicated that instructors whose students doze off in class ought to receive mentorship from a more seasoned colleague regarding exemplary practices.

“Such an educator should receive guidance on optimal classroom management techniques. How is it possible to enter a classroom and persist in teaching as though nothing is amiss while nearly all students are asleep? ” inquired Kariuki.

School leaders and other senior faculty members in the institution should likewise mentor their junior counterparts on how to achieve a balance between professional responsibilities and personal life, as many are increasingly confronting familial difficulties, he added.

Moreover, Kariuki urged the principals to institutionalize coaching to ensure that skills are refined for the achievement of quality outcomes.

“Teachers who have been instructing but have never attained an A should be coached to enhance the value of their professional contributions,” he stated.

He further emphasized that TIMEC pertains predominantly to comprehending human behavior, instructing individuals precisely on what actions to undertake, and establishing an environment where they can refine their skills.

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School heads, County officials warned by TSC over irregularities in the recruitment of new teachers

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The Teachers Service Commission, TSC, has issued a stern warning to school Principals against locking out some applicants in the ongoing teachers’ recruitment exercise. This is after it emerged that some applicants who had been shortlisted failed to receive invitations to the interviews.

In some schools less than five applicants were invited against a total of over 15 as per the TSC merit lists. The lists of shortlisted candidates for some schools are also conspicuously missing.

“It has been realized that some school heads collaborating with some Directors have converted the whole process (of recruitment) into personal business. The Commission has received complains from applicants for not accessing the merit lists for a number of schools,” says a note from the Commission.

The Commission has ordered the school heads, County and Sub County Directors to make the lists public and ensure that all shortlisted applicants are invited for interviews.

About 300,000 teachers submitted their applications to fill the advertised 11,000 vacancies in primary and secondary schools.

According to the released recruitment timelines, the County selection process and filling of application for employment forms by successful candidates will be done between Thursday October 8, 2020 and Wednesday October 14, 2020.

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2020 TSC mass recruitment dates and venues per county

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The Teachers Service Commission, TSC, has released the interview dates and venues for teachers’ recruitment per county.

See also; 2020 TSC recruitment schedule per county: Interview dates and venues

The Commission is seeking to fill 4,000 new vacancies on permanent and pensionable terms for secondary school teachers and another 1,000 promotion posts for primary school teachers. The 4,000 posts are meant to support the 100 percent transition from primary to secondary schools.

The Commission looking forward to fill another 5,474 vacancies for primary and 1,100 vacancies for secondary schools to replace teachers who have exited service.

Those recruited will report to their new schools in January next year, 2020.

BARINGO COUNTY RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE SEPTEMBER 2020

In Baringo County, recruitment for secondary school teachers will be done between September 17 and 21, 2020.

S/NO SUBCOUNTY RECRUITMENT DATES
1 Baringo Central 17/9/2020
2 Mogotio 17/9/2020
3 Koibatek 18/9/2020
4 Marigat 18/9/2020
5 Baringo North 21/9/2020
6 East Pokot https://citizennewsline.co.ke 21/9/2020
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THESE TEACHERS WILL CONTINUE MISSING SALARIES- TSC

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The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has released a list of teachers who are set to miss this month’s salary for failing to meet employment requirements. The list features newly employed teachers (who have not received any salaries, so far) for failing to submit their casualties.

According to the commission, a newly employed teachers must have his/ her casualty form filled by the head of institution and the teacher and then sent to TSC headquarters for appointment onto the payroll.

“Upon employment, the teacher is required to report to the duty station within two weeks from the date of posting. The head of institution should then  promptly submit a Casualty Return to the TSC headquarters,” reads the employment guidelines; in part.

Without the casualty form (see image below) being filled properly and sent to TSC, a teacher will not be put on the TSC payroll and will hence miss salaries.

TSC casualty form. Used by a newly employed teacher to apply for confirmation of appointment.

Most of those affected are intern teachers who were hired in November, 2019. By end of March, 2020 a total of 2,159 intern teachers were yet to be placed on the payroll.

“Some of these pending cases have either one or two documents missing or were not properly filed. Once that is done we shall have all of them on payroll,” TSC head of communications Beatrice Wababu had said.

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The list at our disposal shows some close to 400 newly appointed teachers whose files are without casualties.

The list contains the affected teachers’ TSC numbers, names, work station and payroll processing status (indicating that the casualty has not been received). The TSC payroll is closed usually by 15th of every month and teachers can then receive their salaries from 20th, onward.

Meanwhile, the commission has commended teachers for being in the forefront in fighting the covid-19 pandemic.

“As the campaign against spread of Covid-19 enters a critical stage, we are happy with teachers’ compliance with government directives in this war,” says Wababu.

She adds that TSC is still offering services at headquarters and teachers can reach the commission via Email; info@tsc.go.ke or hotlines 0722208552 and 0777208552.

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TSC loan application and approval process- Mwalimu National Sacco loans for teachers

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If you are a TSC teacher and you are looking forward to applying for a loan from Mwalimu National Sacco, then here is all that you need to know. To apply for a TSC loan, you must be having a basic salary that is more than a third of your monthly basic pay. This means that once the TSC effects the loan check off amount, you should still be having one third of your salary on your payslip.

You also need to note that Mwalimu National Sacco gives TSC checkoff loans to members only. The total loans given to a member should not also exceed five times of his/ her savings.

THE PROCESS USED WHEN APPLYING FOR A MWALIMU NATIONAL SACCO LOAN.

Once ready, you can now apply for your loan from Mwalimu National Sacco. Follow the steps below:

  • Just get the loan application form, duly fill it and attach a copy of your ID.
  • Log into the TSC Pay-slip portal and send your payslip online to Mwalimu national. This can be done by logging into the T-pay portal at https://payslip.tsc.go.ke/login.php
  • Enter your TSC number and password correctly and click ”Login’
  • Once logged in, under third party transactions, select ‘click here to send your payslip’.
  • In the next window, select the third party category as ‘Sacco’ and Company to be ‘Mwalimu National Sacco’. You now should click ‘send payslips’. You will get a success message on your screen thus; ‘Payslip for this month has already been sent to a 3rd party’.
  • Your Pay-slip will be immediately received at Mwalimu National and the loan application is then processed.
  • Once the loan appraisal is complete, you will receive an sms alerting you to login into the TSC pay-slip portal to give your loan consent.
  • Log into the TSC Pay-slip portal and click ‘confirm loan’.In the next window, tick the box next to the current loan and click on ‘approve loan’.
  • Now select ‘back’ and you will be able to see the loan status as ‘confirmed’.
  • Once consent is given by TSC (by seeing the status indicated ‘confirmed’), you will need to alert Mwalimu National in order for the loan to be finalized and funds deposited into your account.
  • Please note that approved loans shall be paid through the FOSA account.
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR MWALIMU NATIONAL LOAN APPLICATION

Before you apply for the Mwalimu National check off loan, please read and understand the following instructions:

  • The loan application must be made the on official loan form fully completed and appropriately signed by both the lonee and guarantors in their own handwriting.
  • Loan are granted in accordance with the loan policy and lending conditions existing at the time of application.
  • For a member to qualify for a loan consideration, he/she must have contributed shares for a minimum period of three months, subject to the policy in force.
  •  Any amount of money deposited by a member either in cash or by cheque to boost shares shall wait for six months before that amount can be used to secure a loan.
  • A member whose share contributions have fallen off the payroll but has continued repaying his/her loan and is in need of a new loan will be required to update his/her
    shares account by repaying in cash or authorize an offset from loan of an equivalent amount of the arrears.
  •  Any member who clears his/her loans by cash/cheque must wait for 2 months before qualifying for a loan consideration subject to the policy in force. A member, whose
    loan is cleared through withdrawable Sa v i n g s Fu n d (WSF) will qualify for loan consideration immediately under clearance conditions. For members whose loans shall be bridged through WSF, the loan being processed shall be credited in the WSF account.
  • Guarantors who must be members of the Society shall not guarantee more than six major loans (Normal, Development, Super and Vision)
  •  The interest rates shall be determined by the Board of Directors from time to time.
  • The amount applied for shall be fully covered by the loanees plus guarantors shares
  • Minimum share contribution for those with loans shall be determined by the share banding on the amount approved
  • A dormant member shall not be considered for any loan.
  • Minimum share contribution for members without loans will be Kshs. 1000.00 per month subject to change from time to time.
  • No member will be allowed to suffer deductions including loan repayment in excess of two thirds of the basic salary.
  • Members can take a second loan other than emergency/School Fees in addition to existing loan without necessarily clearing the outstanding loan subject to ability.
  • Loans shall only be paid to member’s WSF account.
  • If a member decides to cancel his/her loan after the process has been finalized a fee of Kshs. 1,000/= shall be charged.
  • Any alteration on the loan form may cause disqualification.
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Knut wants creation of Comprehensive Schools run by Headteachers

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Knut wants creation of Comprehensive Schools run by Headteachers

The Kenya National Union of Teachers (Knut) wants the creation of Comprehensive schools to be done immediately. The Teachers’ Union has appealed to Members of Parliament to pass the Sessional Paper Number 10 of 2024 in order to help fix challenges that the basic education sector faces before the transition to senior school in 2026.

The union wants the policy document, which has been gathering dust at the Ministry of Education since last year, passed to legally create comprehensive schools that run from Pre-primary to Grade Nine and under one school head. Knut hopes this will cure reported tensions that cropped up after junior school was domiciled in primary schools under the head teachers who managed primary schools.

Kenya does not have teachers specifically trained for junior school and those deployed there are for secondary schools. Before the segment was taken to primary schools, it was referred to as junior secondary school. If passed, the policy will make powerful head teachers manning primary schools from pre-primary to Grade 9.

“To strengthen curriculum implementation in Basic Education, the government will adopt a 2-6-3-3-3 Education Structure and establish a comprehensive school system where all levels of learning from pre-primary to grade nine are managed as one institution under one head of institution,” the policy document reads in part.

Knut’s national deputy chairperson, Malel Langat, said the sessional paper is crucial for reforms in the education sector. He said passage of the sessional paper will bring to an end squabbles between junior school teachers and the head teachers.

Also at stake is the fate of the 46,000 junior school teachers who are currently affiliated to and pay agency fees to the Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (Kuppet) but who are also claimed by Knut.

“We urge all the MPs to hasten the passage of the Sessional Paper Number 10 of 2024 to help teachers and reform the sector because it was informed by the recommendations from the Presidential Working Party on Education Reforms,” Dr Langat said.

The dispute on Juniour School Teachers highlights a growing rivalry between the two unions over membership and the associated revenue.

KNUT claims that the Junior School teachers, who are now under permanent and pensionable terms after two years of internship, belong to them by virtue of their posting in primary schools.

The union’s secretary-general, Collins Oyuu, maintained that the teachers should not be under KUPPET’s jurisdiction, as they are stationed in primary institutions, not secondary schools.

“The JS teachers are in primary schools, which fall under Knut’s jurisdiction and not secondary schools, which are our sister union KUPPET’s grounds,” he said.

According to Oyuu, the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has been deducting agency fees from the JS teachers and remitting them to KUPPET, an action he criticised as unfair. He alleged that TSC’s actions were intended to create division between the two unions.

“We are currently driven by the Presidential Working Party on Education Reforms, and the recommendation therein has no junior secondary school, but JS. It is a position recognised by the government. The JS teachers are in the primary section, and fall under the purview of KNUT,” Oyuu stated.

The policy is also expected to further expand the role of head teachers mandating them to take charge of pre-primary up to Grade 9.

The competency-based curriculum (CBC) was rolled out in 2019 through a phase-out and phase-in strategy of the 8-4-4 and 2-6-3-3-3 structures. The first cohort of the CBC is currently in Grade 9 and will transition to senior school next year.

Proprietors of private schools, through the chairperson of the Kenya Association of Private Schools Charles Ochome, said they have set up comprehensive schools while some private schools will have standalone senior schools.

“Many parents would want stand-alone senior. But we have comprehensive schools; those with big land can designate where they can have the pre-school, middle school, JS and SS,” he said.

Recently, Knut Secretary-General Collins Oyuu urged junior school teachers to work in harmony with their colleagues from the primary section.

“We are telling our young men and women teaching in junior school, which is domiciled in primary schools, that a teacher is a teacher. Do not think that another teacher is inferior to the other,” he said.

Mr Oyuu told the teachers to have proper relationships with the Kenya Primary Schools Heads Association.

“These are the teachers manning ECDE, primary, and junior school, which are comprehensive schools,” he said, adding that the heads of institutions should be remunerated differently from their current salaries to reflect their added responsibilities.

The Sessional Paper addressed, among others, access, relevance, equity and quality, governance and financing as well as experience in the implementation of Competency Based Education (CBE).

According to the Sessional Paper, the number of pre-primary schools increased from 41,779 in 2017 to 46,652 in 2022, while that of primary schools increased from 30,354 to 31,464. The number of secondary schools recorded a growth from 8,958 to 10,390.

During the same time, the Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) for pre-primary improved from 77.1 percent to 111.2 percent. In secondary education, gross enrolment grew from 1.9 million to 3.9 million.

At the primary education level, the Pupil-Teacher Ratio (PTR) was 41 for public schools and 24 for private schools. At the secondary level, public schools had a pupil-teacher ratio of 29 compared to 14 in private schools.

The policy further states that the government will review the curriculum to rationalise the learning areas, and curriculum designs in tandem with local, regional and international trends.

The State will also review the categorisation of public secondary schools and provide for the selection and placement of learners into career pathways in Senior School, and promote equitable access to schooling and learning.

Once passed, the policy will mandate the government to review and implement capitation grants at all levels of basic education institutions, and establish a Minimum Essential Package (MEP) capitation for Basic Education institutions, and enhance national and county government consultations on financing pre-primary education.

Other gains include strengthening fiscal management and audit function in basic education institutions; developing and implementing a framework to regulate the acquisition of school uniforms in basic education institutions; developing a legal framework to streamline the management and coordination of scholarships and bursaries; developing a framework for resource allocation, resource sharing and stakeholder participation in learning.

On its part, Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) wants the Juniour Schools to be run by Secondary School Teachers and even moved to Senior School Level (current secondary schools).

Oyuu further insisted that the Labour Relations Act clearly outlines that union membership is voluntary and requires filling out a membership form, which he said the JS teachers had not done in favour of KUPPET.

“The law is very clear on the membership of a trade union by teachers. The Labour Relations Act states that one becomes a member of a union by filling a membership form, which has not happened in the current case,” he said.

He explained that membership should be determined by where a teacher’s services are based, reinforcing Knut’s position.

“The constituency of a union’s membership is based on where one’s services are domiciled. If your services are domiciled in primary school, you are a member of KNUT, and if you are in secondary, you are a member of the KUPPET,” Oyuu added.

Meanwhile, Section 49 of the Labour Relations Act states that workers who benefit from a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) negotiated by a union are required to pay agency fees, even if they are not union members.

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Government to employ 10,000 teachers and 1,000 interns

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President Uhuru Kenyatta has announced that the government will employ 10,000 teachers and 1,000 ICT interns this year to support digital learning during the current covid-19 pandemic.

“KSh. 6.5 Billion (has been allocated) to the Ministry of Education. The purpose of this is to hire 10,000 teachers and 1,000 ICT interns to support digital learning,” the president said in an address to the public from state house on Saturday morning.

The hiring of the 10,000 more teachers will be good news to the education sector as it will go a long way in lessening the teething staffing gaps experienced in public school.

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The president reassured parents and the general public that his administration was doing all that it could to ensure the education sector is brought back on course.

“We know that parents and children are concerned about what the future holds, we shall communicate in the very new future after extensive discussions that are ongoing with the relevant stakeholders,”  he explained.

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president Uhuru announced that the government will also hire 5,000 more healthcare workers with diploma and certificate education level for one year to enhance the public health system; that is crucial in the fight against the corona virus pandemic.

The president was addressing the nation on how his administration is mitigating the effects of the covid-19 pandemic.

“My administration has rolled out an 8-point economic stimulus program amounting to some Sh53.7 Billion. The first element will focus on infrastructure, a total of Ksh 5 Billion has been set aside to hire local labor to engage in this undertaking,” the head of state added.

In a bid to revamp the wildlife sector, the head of state announced a huge budget that will also see over 5,000 community scouts employed.

” We will engage 5,500 community scouts under the Kenya Wildlife Service at a cost of Ksh. 1 billion. Additionally, support will be made available to approximately 160 community conservancies at a cost of Ksh. 1 billion,” he announced.

He, at the same time, announced that the country had recorded 31 more cases of covid-19 positive patients bringing the total number to 1,192.

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New TSC teachers recruitment guidelines 2021/2022

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The Teachers Service Commission, TSC, has released new 2021/2022 guidelines for recruitment of teachers on permanent and pensionable terms for post primary institutions (secondary schools).

TSC GUIDELINES FOR RECRUITMENT OF TEACHERS ON PERMANENT & PENSIONABLE TERMS FOR POST PRIMARY INSTITUTIONS -2021/2022 FINANCIAL YEAR

1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION

Following the advertisement for  recruitment  of  teachers  on  permanent and pensionable  terms, Boards  of  Management  are required to conduct the selection exercise for the advertised vacancy (ies) in their institutions.

Applicants will be required to submit their applications to the Secretary Teachers Service Commission online through www.teacheronlint sc .go. ke for the institution where a vacancy has been declared.

The Selection Panel is required to exercise the highest degree of transparency and accountability, as stipulated in the Public Officers Ethics Act, and TSC Code of Conduct and Ethics (CoCE, 2015).

The TSC County Director or his/her representative will induct the panel members on the relevant sections of the Act and Code of Regulations for Teachers (CORT, 2015) before the commencement of the selection

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

TSC County Director MUST ensure that venues for interviews are accessible to applicants with special needs.

All applicants MUST be registered teachers as per Section 23(1)  of the Teachers Service Commission Act, 2012. Applicants who are not duly registered shall not be considered for recruitment.

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

Applicants who apply for confirmation of results from KNEC should give the address of the TSC County Director of the County where they applied for It is there responsibility to ensure that the results are received for consideration during the verification of the academic certificates.

Applicants whose names differ in the academic and professional certificates and/or identification cards MUST present a sworn Affidavit to explain the variance 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 the attempts.

System generated Merit List will be prepared by the TSC County Director. TSC County Director shall distribute the Lists to the TSC Sub-County Directors and Heads of Institutions. Heads of Institutions shall use the Merit Lists for the interviews in consultation with the respective TSC Sub-County Directors.

Upon invitation for interview, applicants shall be required to present the originals and clear copies of the following documents: –

  1. National identification card;
  2. Certificate of Registration as a teacher;
  3. Evidence of service as a teacher intern (where applicable);
  4. Diploma/Degree certificate and official transcripts;
  5. KCSE certificates or its  equivalent (include certificates for attempts if one re-sat exams)
  6. KCPE certificate     or  its    equivalent     (include   certificates                for attempts if one re-sat exams);
  7. Primary and Secondary School leaving certificates and other relevant testimonials;
  8. National Council  of  Persons  wit Disability (NCPWD) Card (where applicable);
  9. Sworn Affidavit where names appearing on the submitted documents differ;
  10. Proof of payment for the Statement of confirmation of results by KNEC (where applicable);

The date, venue and time of the interview will be displayed at the Commission’s County, Sub-County, Zonal and Institutional offices.

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

All applicants, irrespective of gender, disability, ethnicity or Home County shall be given equal opportunities.

In the event of a tie, consideration for selection will be determined as per the order of priority shown hereunder:

  1. Applicants’ disability status;
  2. Whether the applicant(s) has previously participated in the TSC Teacher Internship Programme;
  3. Applicants who had not been previously employed by the Commission;
  4. Applicants who graduated and were registered as teachers earlier;
  5. Strength of academic and professional certificates

N/B: If applicants tie at aggregate grades, subject grades shall be considered.

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The names of interviewed  applicants  ranked in order  of  performance  in the selection process  for each  vacancy  (Appendix  iii)  shall be  submitted to the Commission  by  the  TSC 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 justification for the break in service).

Applicants  who  previously worked with the Commission and FAIL to  declare their past employment shall be Preference shall be  given to  applicants  who have never been employed by the Commission.

AUTHENTICITY OF AC ADEM IC, PROFESSIONAL AND OTHER RELATED DOCUMENTS 

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

  1. National identification card;
  2. Certificate of Registration as a teacher;
  3. Evidence of service as a teacher intern (where applicable)
  4. Diploma/Degree certificate and accompanying transcripts;
  5. KCSE certificates or its equivalent (include certificates for attempts if one re-sat exams);
  6. KCPE certificate or its equivalent (include certificates for attempts if one re-sat exams);
  7. Proof of payment for the Statement of confirmation of results by KNEC (where applicable);
  8. Primary and Secondary School leaving certificates and other relevant testimonials;
  9. National Council  of  Persons  with Disability (NCPWD) Card (where applicable);
  10. Sworn Affidavit where names appearing on the submitted documents differ;

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

The selection panel shall verify that: –

    • The applicant     meets    the    requirements     stipulated     in          the                TSC advertisement;
    • All submitted original academic and professional certificates, as well as official transcripts are

The Secretary, Board of Management shall certify photocopies of the certificates and confirm to the Sub-County Director that they are true copies of the candidate’s original academic and professional certificates.

Once the interview  process is  completed, the results  will be  communicated to all applicants on the same day. Successful applicant(s) shall be issued with the TSC Application for Employment Form (s).

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

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

The Secretary, Board of Management should  ensure  that the Application for Employment Form (s) is correctly filled by the applicant(s) without erasing ordefacing.

The completed Application for Employment Form(s) together with other relevant documents shall be submitted to the TSC County Director’s office by the TSC Sub-County Director.

The TSC County Director, upon verification and  ensuring   that   all   the   requirements    are   met    by    the   successful ca ndid a te s, shall submit the recruitment documents to the TSC Headquarters within the stipulated

Any  applicant(s)  who  present  forged/fake  academic,  professional  and other documents commit(s) an offence and shall be disqualified and/or deregistered .

SELECTION PANEL

  • Chairperson, Board of Management- Chairperson
  • Head of the Institution- Secretary
  • Subject Specialist- Member
  • TSC County Director/ Representative- Member
  • Total- 4.

SELECTION PANEL FOR SCHOOLS WITHOUT BOMs

  • TSC County Director/ Representative Chairperson
  • Head of the Institution- Secretary
  • Subject Specialist- Member
  • PA Chairperson-Member

TOTAL; 4

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

SELECTION CRITERIA

The Secretary, Board of Management shall provide to the selection panel a system generated list of all applicants as received from the TSC County Director.

The selection panel shall interview only those who meet the set c riteria . The TSC County Director should note any inconsistency (ies), adhere to the guidelines  and  guide the applicants  /selection panel and the Commission ac c ordingly.

Applicants shall appear in person before the selection panel. The selection panel shall score each applicant based on the selection score guide (Appendices 1 (a) or 1 (b))

An applicant with special need related to hearing and/or speech shall be allowed the company of 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 ‘A’ Level.

In addition, they must have:

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

NB:

Applicants with the following qualifications are also eligible;

  1. 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.
  2. Bachelor of Education holders with Mean Grade of C (Plain) and C (Plain) in the two teaching subjects at KCSE and   went through the A-Level system in the relevant area(s).
  3. Bachelor of Education holders with Mean Grade of C (Plain) and C (Plain) in the two teaching subjects at KCSE and undertook a bridging/pre-university certificate course before December 31st ,2015. 

  1. 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  ‘A’-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

 

  1. Technical 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  ‘A’-Level. In addition, they must have:

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

Further, applicants under category (b) above MUST possess a Diploma in Technical Teacher Education from Kenya Technical Trainers  College (KTTC), previously known as Kenya Technical Teachers College 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   This category includes but not limited to Bachelor of Science  /Bachelor  of Arts in:
  2. Natural Resources
  3. Meteorology
  4. Forestry
  5. Animal Husbandry
  6. Horticulture
  7. Farm Machinery
  8. Fisheries
  9. Anthropology
  10. Sociology
  11. Theology / Divinity
  12. Journalism etc

2. Applicants with Economics/Commerce/Accounting can apply for Business Studies

3. Applicants with Social Education and Ethics (SEE) can apply for CRE/IRE/HRE vacancies.

4. Diploma Teachers with English/other subjects qualify for employment as teachers of English/Literature on condition that they have adequate units in both Language and Literature.

5. 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 Studies, one should have attained a minimum of C+ (Plus) in Mathematics  at KCSE. For those who  did  not  study Agriculture and  Home Science, one should have attained a minimum of C+ in Biology at KCSE.

6. Graduate Teachers should have studied a minimum of eight (8) course units in each teaching In addition, the  teachers  must  have  studied Special Methods in their two teaching subjects of choice together with a minimum of three (3) months teaching practice.

7. 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    In addition, there MUST be a  proof of having taken units on  teaching methods of the subject throughout the undergraduate course.

8. 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.

9. Kenya Sign Language (KSL) and Braille are considered as teaching subjects in Special Needs Education g. Biology/KSL and Geography/Braille.

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;
  • 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;

3. Compile complaints received and submit appropriate action taken or recommendations to the

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:

  • Duly filled Application for Employment Form(s) together with
  1. a copy of the acknowledgement of receipt of application for employment,
  2. certified copies of:
    • National Identification Card;
    • Certificate of Registration as a teacher;
    • Academic certificates;
    • Professional certificates and all official transcripts;
    • Proof of payment for the Statement of confirmation of results by KNEC (where applicable);
    • NCPWD Card (where applicable);
    • Affidavits [where applicable);
    • Bank plate;
    • KRA PIN Certificate;
    • NHIF
  • evidence of service as an intern [where applicable) and;
  1. two passport size colour photographs  in respect of successful candidate[s).

[b) A list of all interviewed applicants in order of merit for the advertised vacancies in [Appendix (Ill a);

[c) A copy of the system generate list of all applicants clearly showing those who failed to attend the interview [Appendix Ill b);

d). List of applicants with special needs (Appendix VI);

e). Duly signed Minutes of the School’s Selection Panel;

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). Duly completed pay point particulars form;

8.0 COMPLAINTS

  1. 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 email address: dirstaffing@tsc.go.ke not later than seven (7) days after the selection process;
  2. The TSC County Director should within seven (7) days analyze and address all complaints raised after the selection process has been completed and promptly inform the Headquarters on the action taken;
  3. Where the complaint is leveled against the TSC County Director, the TSC Headquarters shall investigate the  allegations  and  take  appropriate action.

IMPORTANT NOTES

  • Under no circumstances should the Application for Employment Form(s) be defaced or photocopied for use.
  • Clarification and advice on issues of qualifications ans1ng from these guidelines, should be sought from the TSC County Directors.
  • 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.