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TSC promotions for teachers

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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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Delay in Promotion Letters Causes Confusion Amid Criticism

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Delay in Promotion Letters Causes Confusion Amid Criticism

As Dr. Nancy Macharia’s time as CEO of the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) comes to an end, teachers are uncertain about when they will receive their promotion letters. The National Assembly has rejected the latest promotion process, putting TSC leaders in a tough situation and leading to a full review of the process.

Reports say Dr. Macharia is trying to decide whether to move forward with the promotions despite the parliamentary order that stopped it. This is a difficult choice, especially with lawmakers and the public watching closely.

Julius Melly, the chair of the Education Committee in Parliament, has been very critical. He questions why some teachers have been promoted within a year while others have been in the same job group for over eight years. He also raised concerns about new teachers being promoted before their more experienced colleagues. In a recent speech in Baringo County, he called the process unfair and explained that the Education Committee halted it because it didn’t meet the required standards.

This issue is overshadowing Dr. Macharia’s ten years of leadership at TSC, during which she has often highlighted her successes. If the promotion process is canceled, it could harm her reputation and future job prospects.

Meanwhile, the wait for promotion letters is frustrating teachers nationwide. Many were excited about their promotions and are now anxiously contacting TSC for updates.

Attempts to get official comments from TSC representatives about the situation have not been successful.

For teachers and others involved, this delay is understandably worrying. It’s important to stay updated through official sources and be patient as the commission navigates this complicated issue.

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TSC deployment letters for teachers

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The Teachers Service Commission, TSC, issues a deployment letter to a teacher upon appointment. In deployment process a teacher is appointed to an administrative position or a higher administrative position. If you are lucky, you can be deployed to the Secretariat of the Commission.

Deployment also comes when you are posted from a primary institution to a post primary institution.

It is a dream of many teachers to be promoted and deployed by TSC. Not everyone, though, who gets deployed. This is because the number of administrative posts are limited and very competitive.

WHEN CAN A TEACHER BE DEPLOYED BY TSC?

Deployment comes in the form of the following:

  • When you are appointed to an administrative position;
  • If you are appointed to a higher administrative position;
  • When you are appointed to the Commission’s secretariat;
  • When appointed to perform administrative duties; and
  • When you are posted from a primary to a post primary institution.

A few teachers get appointment to administrative posts. If you are lucky, then you can be deployed by TSC as a:

(a) Head of institution;
(b) Deputy head of institution;
(c) Registrar;
(d) Dean of Curriculum;
(e) Dean of Students;
(f) Head of Department;
(g) Senior Teacher; or
(h) Head of Subject.

In all the above scenarios, a teacher receives a deployment letter from the employer. In most cases, deployment comes after you have successfully been promoted after an interview process.

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TSC REDEPLOYMENT LETTER.

There are also a few unlucky teachers who get redeployed by TSC. In this case you will be served with a redeployment letter.

As captured in the Code of Regulations for teachers, the Commission may redeploy a teacher who has been deployed to any administrative position, within an educational institution to perform normal teaching duties where the teacher;

(a) is unable to perform the functions of the office so held;
(b) is incompetent or neglects administrative duties;
(c) continuously posts declining examination results;
(d) has poor financial management skills;
(e) neglects or fails to maintain proper records;
(0 is the subject of investigations for an offence under these Regulations; or
(g) performs any other act that in the opinion of the Commission justifies re-deployment.

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TSC to hire 12,000 new teachers as 55,000 others get promotions.

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The Teachers Service Commission, TSC, will be hiring 12,000 new teachers ahead of the January 2021 full reopening of schools. Under the Economic Stimulus Programme, the commission was allocated Sh2.4 billion funds to engage 12,000 interns.

According to TSC Boss Dr. Nancy Macharia, recruiting the additional 12,000 teachers will bring to 23,574, the total number of teacher interns hired since last year.

In the current financial year, the commission received a budget of Sh2.5 billion to employ 5,000 teachers on Permanent and Pensionable terms.

In a report tabled by Dr. Macharia during a two-day consultative forum with National Assembly Education Committee this week,  TSC requires Sh17 billion to hire about 26,000 teachers to address staffing gaps in secondary schools. An additional Sh8.1 billion will be required annually to hire 12,500 teachers to plug the normal shortage. The situation is worsened by current Covid 19 pandemic and the 100 percent transition policy.

Macharia says her target to enroll 12,500 new teachers yearly has not been met due to inadequate budgetary provisions. She added that under normal staffing, the commission needed 50,504 teachers to support the existing staff establishment.

The Commission is also set to train close to 118,000 teachers next month on the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) at a cost of Sh1 billion. See details on this training here.

“The commission intends to prepare teachers for eventual re-opening of schools through training, capacity building, sensitization and induction programmes,” She added.

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TSC says about 55,000 teachers have been promoted this year. Another 3,900 are scheduled for interviews. Similarly, 460 teachers have already been interviewed and their letters are on the way.

The Legislators wants the Commission to come up with a clear policy in promoting teachers in order to avoid situations where most stagnate in same job grades for long. But, Macharia was quick to point out that budgetary constraints were to blame.

“The criteria used in promotion of teachers include the availability of budget/funds; the existence of vacancies in the authorised establishment; merit and ability as reflected in the teacher’s work performance; academic and professional qualification among others,” she explained.

Dr. Macharia, sought the committee’s indulgence in finding a lasting solution to the challenges faced by the commission, among them; the need to develop a policy framework to guide the employment and promotion of new and older teachers.

Related; TSC TPAD 2 portal; http://tpad2.tsc.go.ke/

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TSC to issue promotion letters amid protests

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The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has decided not to change the list of teachers who were promoted last month after interviews held in January and February. TSC officials say that the promotion list will stay as it is, even though both the Parliament and Senate are looking into the promotions.

Teachers on the list are expected to receive their appointment letters this week. Some Members of Parliament (MPs) have raised concerns about how fair and transparent the promotion process was. They pointed out that some teachers who were promoted last year appeared on this year’s list again, which led to accusations of favoritism.

The Senate has also started a detailed investigation due to claims of unfair promotions. During discussions, the Senate Education Committee accused the TSC of corruption and asked for a clear explanation about how 25,252 teachers were selected for promotion across the country.

Senator Richard Onyonka questioned whether the TSC followed fair practices, especially since some long-serving teachers with better qualifications were not promoted, while younger teachers with less experience were. He also asked why more populated areas with more teachers received fewer promotions.

The Senate is pushing for answers as dissatisfaction among MPs grows, with some claiming the promotion process seemed biased towards certain regions. Senator Esther Okenyuri accused some TSC officials of asking for bribes from teachers wanting promotions. She highlighted that some teachers with over 17 years of service were not promoted, while others with only one year of experience were.

Okenyuri called for major changes in the TSC to restore integrity. Senators also want to know if there is a way for unhappy teachers to appeal and how many complaints have been made and resolved. They stressed the importance of handling these issues openly to rebuild trust among teachers.

The committee plans to call TSC officials to explain how the promotions were handled and what is being done about the stagnation of teachers’ careers. Many lawmakers are losing confidence in the TSC’s management.

When TSC CEO Dr. Nancy Macharia spoke to the National Assembly, she said the Commission cannot promote enough teachers due to lack of funding. She explained that the government only allocates 1 billion shillings a year for promotions, which is not enough for the large number of eligible teachers.

Dr. Macharia mentioned that this amount can only promote 6,000 teachers out of over 500,000, which is discouraging for those who deserve promotions. She stated that TSC needs 5 billion shillings each year to properly promote teachers and prevent stagnation.

In 2024, TSC promoted 19,943 teachers after receiving 1 billion shillings in the budget. This year, they listed 25,252 teachers for promotion after interviews. These teachers will get their appointment letters before being assigned to schools with openings.

MPs continued to question the fairness of the promotions, noting that some areas received very few. For example, one constituency only had five promotions out of 25,000 teachers.

Despite the scrutiny, the TSC says it is working within its limitations and is committed to improving teacher welfare. They believe that the issues with promotions and staffing are due to insufficient funding and have called on Parliament to adjust policies for better planning.

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TSC Promotion Application Form Free PDF Download

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The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) promotion form is filled by teachers when applying for common cadre promotions. It is used when applying for promotion to the next grade; after serving the mandatory three years from date of first employment.

Basic Details on the TSC Promotion Form.

This promotion form is titled; ‘Performance report on a teacher for assessment on suitability for Promotion/ Appointment to the next grade’. The form contains the following teacher’s basic details:

S/No TSC Bank Form Detail Description
1 Teacher’s Name Your Official Name
2 TSC Number Your TSC Number as Captured on TSC Certificate
3 Current Grade Your current job grade/ group
4 Appointment Date Date when appointed to the current grade/ employment date
5 Institution School Name where you are currently working.
6 Department i.e Humanities, Sciences…
7 Duties of present poition Your duities i.e classroom teacher, class teacher, Internally appointed HOD or HOS…

 

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How to fill the promotion application form.

The TSC application form for promotion is filled by the Head of Institution (Head teacher or Principal). For a complete guide on how to fill this form click here; How to correctly fill the TSC application for promotion form.

TSC Promotion Form.

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Promotion letters for TSC teachers

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Every teacher working with the Teachers Service Commission, TSC, yearns for a promotion; that comes with increased allowances, salaries and even new responsibilities. Once promoted a teacher receives a promotion letter which details the new job grade, salary scale and allowances.

The Teachers Service Commission, TSC, introduced the Career Progression Guidelines (CPG) for teachers in 2017. These Career Progression Guidelines outline the academic and professional criteria for teacher career advancement. The guidelines link a teacher’s career progression, to his/her performance and professional conduct.

Under these Career Guidelines, promotion of teachers is subject to the following conditions:

i. existence of funded vacancies in the approved establishment;
ii. attaining minimum qualifications per grade;
iii. pursuing relevant Teacher Professional Development(TPD) modules;
iv. having relevant Experience; and
v. giving satisfactory performance.

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HOW A TEACHER CAN GET PROMOTED BY TSC.

Promotion of teachers is done in three different ways:

  • Promotion on common cadre establishment
  • Promotion through Teacher Proficiency Course (TPC)
  • Promotion through competitive selection

 Promotion on common cadre establishment

This applies to a category of teachers who may move from one job group to another without the need for a competitive selection process or availability of vacancies, provided they meet the minimum qualifications for the grade.

This involves teachers in Job Group J (C1), K (C2) and L (C3). Promotion from Job Group J to K and K to L is done after three years satisfactory performance.

To get the common cadre promotion, all you need to do is to fill the TSC promotion form.

Read more news on the new teachers’ job groups, qualifications and responsibilities here.

In considering the promotion of a teacher under the common cadre establishment, TSC considers the following minimum conditions:

  • period of time served by the teacher in a given grade (Usually 3 years);
  • validity of the teachers’ teaching certificate; and
  • the teacher’s performance of duty.

Promotion through Teacher Proficiency Course (TPC)

This type of TSC promotion covers non-graduate teachers in Job Groups G (B5) and H (C1), who must undertake a Teacher Proficiency Course. This has since become defunct.

 Promotion through competitive selection

Promotion of teachers to Job Groups M (C4), N (C5), P (D1), Q (D2) and R (D3) is done through competitive selection. The Commission usually advertises for these vacancies after some time (subject to availability of funds). Interested and qualified applicants are then supposed to apply through the TSC online portal.

Shortlisting of applicants is done at the TSC headquarters. Names of shortlisted candidates for Job Groups M and N and guidelines are then forwarded to County Directors and Regional Coordinators who conduct the interviews at the county and Regional Levels; respectively.

In the latest TSC guidelines, appointment and deployment of of all primary school institutional administrators and all institutional administrators for county, sub county and day (secondary) schools are to be coordinated by the Regional Coordinator.

The regional selection panel shall have the regional director (who shall be the chair), the host county director (secretary), the host county Human Resource Officer and all other county directors from the region.

Similarly, the county selection committee shall be composed of: the county director (chairperson), host sub county director (secretary), the county Human Resource Officer and all other sub county directors from the county.

WHY TSC MAY FAIL TO PROMOTE A TEACHER

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

  • two (2) years from the date he was found guiltily following a disciplinary action; or
  • one (1) year from the date he was issued with an administrative warning.

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