Score Sheet for TSC Promotions 2023: TSC Interview Marking Scheme For Promotion of Teachers
2023 TSC Interview Marking Scheme For Promotion of Teachers
TSC Promotion Marking Scheme and Interview Areas for Teachers
a. Educational and Professional Attainment
Educational Qualifications
Master’s Degree and higher: 5 points
Bachelor’s Degree/Higher Diploma: 4 points
Diploma: 3 points
Career and Professional Development
Diploma in Management/Professional Course: 5 points
Certificate in Management/Professional Course: 4 points
Relevant Workshops/Seminars: 3 points
b. Proficiency in Technical Aspects
TSC Structure
Understanding of TSC’s Structure, Function, and Policies in line with the New Constitution: 3 points
Familiarity with the Code of Regulations for Teachers and the Code of Conduct and Ethics: 4 points
c. Curriculum Development, Implementation, and Assessment
Knowledge of Curriculum Development, Implementation, and Supervision (KICD, TSC, KLB, KNEC, etc.): 10 points
Grasp of Education Policies and awareness of other Stakeholders’ roles, including County Governments: 5 points
Awareness of Educational Trends: 5 points
d. Leadership and Management Abilities, Roles and Responsibilities
Head of Department: 4 points
Involvement as Club/Society Patron, Class Teacher, House Teacher, etc.: 4 points
Teaching role: 3 points
Institutional Administration and Management
General Institutional Administration (e.g., Resource Management): 10 points
Knowledge of Institutional Financial Management and Procurement Procedures: 10 points
e. Performance over Three Years
Average Mean Score
11 and above: 20 points
10 – 10.9: 18 points
9 – 9.9: 16 points
8 – 8.9: 14 points
7 – 7.9: 12 points
6 – 6.9: 10 points
5 – 5.9: 8 points
4 – 4.9: 6 points
3 – 3.9: 4 points
2 – 2.9: 2 points
1 – 1.9: 1 point
Improvement Index
2 and above: 20 points
1.70 – 1.89: 18 points
1.50 – 1.69: 16 points
1.30 – 1.49: 14 points
1.10 – 1.29: 12 points
0.90 – 1.09: 10 points
0.70 – 0.89: 8 points
0.50 – 0.69: 6 points
0.30 – 0.49: 4 points
0.10 – 0.29: 2 points
0.09 and below: 1 point
Note:
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has advertised promotion vacancies amounting to 36,000 vacancies.
The commission recently issued a circular in which it announces its plan to solve the issue of teacher job stagnation by promoting teachers across nine grades.
“The promotions will be spread across primary, secondary schools and teacher training colleges,” TSC said.
The commission has allotted 12,716 promotions for senior master positions, and 10,819 promotions for senior teachers in regular primary schools.
There are also 700 vacancies for senior teachers in special needs schools and 216 for senior teachers in teacher training colleges (Grade C4).
“Those interested are expected to apply for the positions by the 8th September, 2023 through the TSC portal,” TSC said.
TSC Promotion Marking Scheme and Interview Areas for Teachers
Educational and Professional Attainment
Educational Qualifications
Master’s Degree and higher: 5 points
Bachelor’s Degree/Higher Diploma: 4 points
Diploma: 3 points
Career and Professional Development
Diploma in Management/Professional Course: 5 points
Certificate in Management/Professional Course: 4 points
Relevant Workshops/Seminars: 3 points
Proficiency in Technical Aspects
Teachers Service Commission
Understanding of TSC’s Structure, Function, and Policies in line with the New Constitution: 3 points
Familiarity with the Code of Regulations for Teachers and the Code of Conduct and Ethics: 4 points
Curriculum Development, Implementation, and Assessment
Knowledge of Curriculum Development, Implementation, and Supervision (KICD, TSC, KLB, KNEC, etc.): 10 points
Grasp of Education Policies and awareness of other Stakeholders’ roles, including County Governments: 5 points
Awareness of Educational Trends: 5 points
Leadership and Management Abilities
Roles and Responsibilities
Head of Department: 4 points
Involvement as Club/Society Patron, Class Teacher, House Teacher, etc.: 4 points
Teaching role: 3 points
Institutional Administration and Management
General Institutional Administration (e.g., Resource Management): 10 points
Knowledge of Institutional Financial Management and Procurement Procedures: 10 points
Performance over Three Years
Average Mean Score
11 and above: 20 points
10 – 10.9: 18 points
9 – 9.9: 16 points
8 – 8.9: 14 points
7 – 7.9: 12 points
6 – 6.9: 10 points
5 – 5.9: 8 points
4 – 4.9: 6 points
3 – 3.9: 4 points
2 – 2.9: 2 points
1 – 1.9: 1 point
Improvement Index
2 and above: 20 points
1.70 – 1.89: 18 points
1.50 – 1.69: 16 points
1.30 – 1.49: 14 points
1.10 – 1.29: 12 points
0.90 – 1.09: 10 points
0.70 – 0.89: 8 points
0.50 – 0.69: 6 points
0.30 – 0.49: 4 points
0.10 – 0.29: 2 points
0.09 and below: 1 point
Note:
The assessment must be endorsed by the institution’s head.
The scoring depends on either the subject Mean Score or Improvement Index from the current or previous position (whichever is higher).
Contribution to Co-curricular Activities (Over the Last 5 Years as an Official, Coach, Referee, etc.)
(a) School level: 1 point (b) Sub-County level: 2 points (c) County level: 3 points (d) Regional level: 4 points (e) National level: 5 points
Broad Knowledge and Current Affairs
Departmental Understanding: 5 points
Behavioral Competencies
Effective Communication
TOTAL SCORE = 100
Note:
Significant weight will been given to performance in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination results.
Teachers achieving a mean score of 11 and above will receive a maximum of 20 points in this category.
