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TSC Recruitment Scoresheet PDF Free Download 2022-2023; Distribution of Internship Marks 

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TSC Online Recruitment Scoresheet PDF Free Download 2022-2023; Distribution of Internship Marks 

New TSC score sheet for 2022 July Recruitment, TSC Revises 2022 Scoresheet for Teachers, Slashes Internship Marks

The Teachers Service Commission has slapped currently serving teacher interns after slashing marks for internship by half. The commission has reduced marks for suitable applicants who will provide evidence for internship. Previously, applicants who produced evidence for internship secured 30 marks. Surprisingly, the commission has now reduced those marks to 15.

Distribution of Marks in the new TSC Scoresheet

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years on

Internship

 Score Awarded
1 Served for three (3) years  15 Marks
 2 Served for two (2) years  10 Marks
 3 Served for (1) year 5 Marks
  MAXIMUM SCORE  15 Marks
  • Best marketable TSC subjects combination
  • TSC Score sheet for master and graduate teachers 2022/2023
  • TSC Score sheet for diploma teachers 2022/2023
  • Awarding of marks for Length of stay since qualifying as a teacher (since graduation)
  • Awarding of marks for Length of stay since qualifying as a teacher for those previously employed by TSC
  • Advantages of certificate of Co-curricular participation

In the new recruitment guidelines released by TSC, qualified teachers who have evidence of internship will stand a high chance of securing TSC jobs.

However, the commission has reduced marks for suitable applicants who will provide evidence for an internship. Previously, applicants who produced evidence for internship secured 30 marks. Surprisingly, the commission has now reduced those marks to 15.

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It is important to note that teachers who are serving in internship programs will have a headstart over others. This will automatically give them an upper hand.

Here is how internship marks will be awarded:

Evidence of internship service
Served for three (3) years – 15 marks
Served for two (2) years – 10 marks

Served for (1) year -5 marks

MAXIMUM SCORE – 15 marks

Another factor that will increase the chances of one getting employed is the quality of the certificate. However, tutors teaching subject combinations like Physics/Chemistry, Biology/Agriculture, and Chemistry/Biology are easily absorbed by TSC since they are few.

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.

Graduate, Degree BA + PGDE or BSC + PGDE Masters Teachers, Diploma or Dip. Tech. Education trained teachers here is the score sheet;

Here is the score sheet that will be used by TSC during 2022/2023 employment for Secondary school teachers

SCORING AREAS MAXIMUM SCORE
Degree (BED)
First-class 40
Second Class Upper 35
Second Class Lower 35
Pass 30
Degree + PGDE or BSC+PGDE
First-class 40
Second Class Upper 35
Second Class Lower 35
Pass 30
Diploma + Dip-Tech Education
Distinction 40
Credit 20
Pass 15
Diploma in Education
Distinction 40
Credit 35
Pass 30
Maximum Score 40

Awarding of marks for Length of stay since qualifying as a teacher (since graduation)

It is also important to note that the marks for the length of stay after graduation have been reduced by a big margin.

YEAR SCORE
2015 and Before 40
2016 35
2017 30
2018 25
2019 20
2020 15
2021 10
2022 5
Maximum Score 40

Advantages of Communication ability and Co-curricular certificate of participation

One who has a co-curricular certificate of participation will also stand a higher chance of scoring more marks. This part is very crucial when it comes to breaking ties.

AREA SCORE
Communication Ability 2
Participation in Co-curricular activities 1
Students’ academic performance(Exam Record for last three years) 1
Special Talent(s) 1
MAXIMUM SCORE 5

So as to be on the safe side, it is important to provide evidence by producing a document to score the above marks. NB: No candidate should score zero in this section

It is important to note that good command of communication and a convincing confidence level will put you in a good position to secure a job with TSC.

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July 2022 TSC Mass Recruitment Guidelines; List of Applicants Likely to Bag TSC Advertised Slots on Permanent and Pensionable Terms

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July 2022 TSC Mass Recruitment Guidelines; List of Applicants Likely to Bag TSC Advertised Slots on Permanent and Pensionable Terms

Even though the Teachers Service Commission has announced over 14,000 recruitment slots, kindly note that not all the applicants will get employed this July. Teachers with the following qualifications have a greater 1chance and definitely an upper hand during the July 2022 TSC recruitment interviews;

TSC Recruitment 2022: List of applicants likely to be employed on permanent and pensionable terms based on academic credentials-degree or diploma,

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In the previous TSC recruitment, both degree and diploma teacher graduates were awarded a uniform score. However in this upcoming TSC recruitment, the Commission promised to review the TSC Recruitment Scoresheet to favour degree teacher graduates having cleared the backlog of diploma teachers who have overstayed without being recruited on permanent and Pensionable terms. This therefore means there is a ray of hope for applicants with degree qualifications since the peak mark is 35 out of 100 for those with the rare first class honours and 30 for second class upper.

TSC Recruitment 2022: List of applicants likely to be employed on permanent and pensionable terms based on disability,

Applicants with a certificate to verify their disability status from the National Council of Persons With Disabilities coupled with evidence of internship either internship extension letter or internship posting letters will definitely get the 5000 slots.

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TSC Recruitment 2022: List of applicants likely to be employed on permanent and pensionable terms based on length of stay,

Applicants who graduated before the year 2014 will get a direct ticket in the upcoming TSC recruitment this July.

TSC Recruitment 2022; List of applicants likely to be employed on length of service on internship(contract) terms,

In the upcoming TSC recruitment exercise, work experience has been replaced by evidence of internship. Applicants who have worked on internship terms will be awarded a whooping 20 marks.

TSC Recruitment 2022; List of applicants likely to be employed on permanent and pensionable terms based on communication ability-eloquency,

Since eloquency is a key aspect in communication and the teaching/learning process heavily relies on effective communication, teachers who are bold, outspoken and eloquent will definitely get absorbed on permanent and pensionable terms.

TSC Recruitment 2022; List of applicants likely to be employed on permanent and pensionable terms based on talents and ability to coach learners to realize their potential and talents,

Since education is a holistic process of acquiring knowledge, skills and values, a teacher is expected to not only impart knowledge but also inspire and guide learners to fully realize their potential besides making use of their talents.

Teachers who have successfully coached learners in athletics, games, drama and music festivals up to extra county or national levels stand a better chance of being absorbed into permanent and pensionable terms.

TSC Recruitment 2022; List of applicants likely to be employed on permanent and pensionable terms based on the ability to network and collaborate with the community,

Collaboration and networking is one of the key pillars in the ongoing Teacher Performance Appraisal  Development,TPAD assessment process.

Teachers with evidence of networking and working together with the community are in for a win in the upcoming July 2022 TSC Recruitment exercise.

General TSC Recruitment Guidelines

All applicants must be registered teachers as per Section 23 (1) of the Teachers Service Commission Act, 2012. Applicants who are not registered do not qualify to be recruited.

Applicants who apply for confirmation of results from KNEC should give the address of the County Director where they have submitted their applications.

Applicants whose names differ in the certificates and/or identity cards are required to present sworn affidavit on the difference in names.

Applicants who re-sat either KCPE or KCSE examinations (or their equivalents) MUST present certified copies of the certificate(s) of the national examination(s) in question for all attempts.

Applicants will be required to submit their applications to the Secretary Teachers Service Commission through online platform https://www.teacheronline.tsc.go.ke for the institution where a vacancy has been declared.

 

TSC LIST OF DOCUMENTS THAT YOU MUST SUBMIT DURING RECRUITMENT INTERVIEWS

Upon invitation for interview, applicants will be expected to appear with originals and clear copies of the following documents:

S/N Required Documents
1 National ID
2 NCPWD card
3 KCPE Certificate
4 KCSE Certificate
5 Diploma/ Degree Certificcate
6 TSC Certificate of Registration
7 TSC internship evidence
8 Sworn affidavit
9 Primary Leaving Certificate
10 Secondary Leaving Certificate

i) National identification card
ii) National Council of Persons with Disability (NCPWD) Card (where applicable);
iii) KCPE certificate or its equivalent (include certificates for attempts if one repeated exams);
iv) KCSE certificates or its equivalent (include certificates for attempts if one repeated exams);
v) Diploma/Degree certificate and official transcripts;
vi) Certificate of Registration as a teacher;
vii) Evidence of service as a teacher intern (where applicable);
viii) Sworn Affidavit where names appearing on the submitted documents differ;
ix) Primary and Secondary School leaving certificates and other relevant testimonials.

The date, venue and time of the interview should be displayed on notice boards at the County, Sub-Counties, Zonal and Institutional offices.

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

Applicants to be given priority during recruitment
S/N Nature of Applicant Description
1 Disabilty Applicant (s) with disability(ies)
2 Intern Offered Service as a teacher intern
3 Fresh Preference to applicants who had not been previously employed by the Commission
4 Early graduates Preference to applicants who graduated earlier
5 Teaching Practice If the applicants tie at the aggregate grade, the teaching practice grades should be used

All applicants, irrespective of gender, disability, ethnicity or Home County should be given equal opportunity. However, in case of a tie, consideration will be given on the following aspects in their order of priority:

i) Applicant (s) with disability(ies);
ii) Service as a teacher intern;

 

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TSC Distribution of the 24,000 JSS Intern Teaching Vacancies Per Subcounty

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TEACHERS SERVICE COMMISSION

DISTRIBUTION OF THE 24,000 BY SUB-COUNTY

County Allocation
BARINGO 499
Baringo Central 68
Baringo  North 70
Baringo West 54
Koibatek 78
Kolowa 30
Marigat 69
Mogotio 78
Mukutani 16
Tiaty Central 20
Tiaty East 16
BOMET 422
Bomet Central 84
Bomet East 87
Chepalungu 62
Konoin 66
Sotik 123
BUNGOMA 1,182
Bumula 85
Bungoma East 81
Bungoma Central 108
Bungoma North 67
Bungoma South 174
Bungoma West 70
Cheptais 49
Kimaeti 186
Kimilili 109
Kopsiro 61
Mt Elgon 74
Tongaren 62
Webuye West 56
BUSIA 652
Bunyala 49
Busia 112
Butula 96
Nambale 65
Samia 81
Teso Central 59
Teso North 136
Teso South 54
ELGEYO MARAKWET 411
Keiyo North 80
Keiyo South 121
Kerio Valley 55
Marakwet East 51
Marakwet West 104
EMBU 352
Embu East 88
Embu North 32
Embu West 41
Mbeere North 74
Mbeere South 71
Mwea 46
GARISSA 139
Balambala 34
Benane 5
Bothai 2
Bura East 3
Dadaab 10
Fafi 6
Garissa Township 32
Hulugho 3
Ijara 12
Lagdera 8
Liboi 8
Sankuri 12
Shantaabaq 4
HOMA BAY 1058
Homa bay Town 107
Mbita 77
Ndhiwa 218
Rachuonyo East 117
Rachuonyo North 156
Rachuonyo South 119
Rangwe 131
Suba South 121
Suba West 12
ISIOLO 87
Cherab 6
Garbatula 17
Isiolo 38
Merti 9
Oldonyiro 10
Sericho 7
KAJIADO 531
Kajiado Central 43
Elang’ata-Wuas 36
Isinya 45
Kajiado North 68
Kajiado West 76
Loitokitok 124
Mashuruu 63
Oloililai 76
KAKAMEGA 1187
Butere 65
Kakamega Central 103
Kakamega East 65
Kakamega North 210
Kakamega South 77
Khwisero 61
Likuyani 114
Lugari 77
Matete 58
Matungu 93
Mumias East 91
Mumias West 90
Navakholo 83
KERICHO 424
Belgut(Kericho West) 63
Bureti 79
Kericho/Ainamoi 69
Kipkelion 67
Londiani 77
Sigowet 31
Soin 38
KIAMBU 664
Gatundu North 56
Gatundu South 59
Githunguri 58
Githurai 33
Juja 79
Kabete 37
Kiambaa 46
Kiambu 38
Kikuyu 51
Lari 58
Limuru 45
Ndeiya 13
Ruiru 32
Thika East 14
Thika West 45
KILIFI 797
Chonyi 62
Ganze 113
Kaloleni 88
Kauma 21
Kilifi North 75
Kilifi South 62
Magarini North 80
Magarini South 63
Malindi 158
Rabai 75
KIRINYAGA 242
Kirinyaga Central 45
Kirinyaga East 53
Kirinyaga West 50
Mwea East 52
Mwea West 42
KISII 682
Etago 54
Gucha 46
Gucha South 45
Kenyenya 90
Kisii Central 75
Kisii South 64
Kitutu Central 69
Marani 62
Masaba South 68
Nyamache 77
Sameta 32
KISUMU 681
Kadibo 38
Kisumu Central 90
Kisumu East 65
Kisumu West 96
Muhoroni 103
Nyakach 131
Nyando 61
Seme 97
KITUI 925
Ikutha 52
Katulani 31
Kisasi 33
Kitui Central 51
Kitui West 66
Kyuso 68
Lower Yatta 55
Matinyani 27
Mwingi West(Migwani) 42
Mumoni 44
Mutitu North 18
Mutito 62
Mutomo 86
Mwingi Central 80
Mwingi East 66
Nuu 39
Nzambani 36
Thagicu 42
Tseikuru 27
KWALE 492
Kinango 80
Lungalunga 110
Matuga 52
Msambweni 72
Samburu 126
Shimba Hills 52
LAIKIPIA 271
Kirima 38
Laikipia Central 64
Laikipia East 49
Laikipia North 20
Laikipia West 45
Nyahururu 55
LAMU 95
Lamu Central 26
Lamu East 15
Lamu West 54
MACHAKOS 807
Athi River 92
Kalama 51
Kangundo 75
Kathiani 70
Machakos 64
Masinga 75
Matungulu 80
Mwala 136
Ndithini 27
Yatta 137
MAKUENI 799
Kambu 50
Kathozweni 79
Kibwezi 104
Kilungu 48
Makindu 64
Makueni 93
Mbooni East 92
Mbooni West 90
Mukaa 73
Nzaui 106
MANDERA 240
Arabia 10
Ashabito 12
Banisa 20
Dandu 8
Khalalio 13
Kiliwehiri 13
Katulo 14
Lafey 14
Mandera Central 56
Mandera East 25
Mandera North 25
Mandera West 30
MARSABIT 166
Chalbi 10
Dukana 7
Laisamis 22
Loiyangalani 14
Marsabit Central 35
Marsabit North 6
Moyale 42
North Horr 9
Sololo 21
MERU 784
Abogeta 36
Akachiu 47
Buuri East 45
Buuri West 38
Igembe Central 55
Igembe North 22
Igoji 33
Imenti East 36
Imenti North 25
Imenti South 24
Kiengu 48
Maua 25
Meru Central 105
Mutuati 65
Tigania Central 66
Tigania East 41
Tigania West 73
MIGORI 698
Awendo 74
Kuria East 41
Kuria West 59
Mabera 64
Ntimaru 27
Nyatike North 55
Nyatike South 34
Nyatike West 32
Rongo 66
Suna East 82
Suna West 76
Uriri 88
MOMBASA 192
Changamwe 27
Jomvu 24
Kisauni 40
Likoni 35
Mvita 35
Nyali 31
MURANG’A 527
Gatanga 62
Ithanga/Kakuzi 32
Kahuro 50
Kandara 76
Kangema 39
Kigumo 72
Mathioya 51
Muranga South 94
Muranga East 51
NAIROBI 685
Dagoretti North 41
Dagoretti South 34
Embakasi Central 51
Embakasi East 33
Embakasi North 57
Embakasi South 40
Embakasi West 48
Kamukunji 23
Kasarani 31
Kibra 30
Langata 35
Makadara 45
Mathare 28
Njiru 43
Roysambu 41
Ruaraka 25
Starehe 33
Westlands 47
NAKURU 782
Gilgil 63
Kuresoi North 92
Kuresoi South 78
Molo 67
Naivasha 99
Nakuru East 80
Nakuru North 55
Nakuru West 58
Njoro 83
Rongai 70
Subukia 37
NANDI 603
Chesumei 129
Nandi Central 82
Nandi East 60
Nandi North 128
Nandi South 109
Tinderet 95
NAROK 691
Amalo 85
Narok Central 89
Narok East 71
Narok North 58
Narok South 117
Narok West 85
Transmara South 37
Trans Mara East 86
Trans Mara West 63
NYAMIRA 429
Borabu 62
Manga 56
Masaba North 75
Nyamira North 128
Nyamira South 108
NYANDARUA 345
Aberdare 23
Gathanji 23
Kinangop 58
Kipipiri 31
Mirangine 26
Nyandarua Central 41
Nyandarua North 35
Nyandarua South 43
Nyandarua West 33
Wanjohi 32
NYERI 332
Kieni East 47
Kieni West 49
Mathira East 40
Mathira West 25
Mukurweini 41
Nyeri Central 52
Nyeri South 41
Tetu 37
SAMBURU 124
Samburu Central 77
SAMBURU EAST 27
SAMBURU NORTH 20
SIAYA 741
Bondo 118
Gem Wagai 59
Gem Yala 78
Rarieda 114
Siaya 154
Ugenya 86
Ugunja 86
usigu 46
TAITA TAVETA 156
Mwatate 27
Taita 42
Taveta 37
Voi 50
TANA RIVER 169
Bangale 24
Galledyertu 10
Tana Delta(Garsen) 78
Bura (Tana North) 23
Tana River(Galole) 34
THARAKA NITHI 495
Chiakariga 210
Chuka North 32
Chuka South 43
Igamba Ngombe 43
Maara 42
Mukothima 20
Muthambi 28
Tharaka North 26
Tharaka South 23
Tharaka West 28
TRANS NZOIA 539
Endebess 79
Kiminini 125
Kwanza 84
Saboti(Trans Nzoia West) 92
Trans Nzoia East 159
TURKANA 289
Aroo 60
Kibish 5
Loima 31
Lokichoggio 13
Lokiriama 4
Suguta 4
Turkana Central 56
Turkana East 31
Turkana North 13
Turkana South 29
Turkana West 43
UASIN GISHU 504
Ainabkoi 47
Kapseret 24
Kesses 89
Moiben 34
Soy 216
Turbo 94
VIHIGA 380
Emuhaya 66
Hamisi 108
Luanda 54
Sabatia 86
Vihiga 66
WAJIR 239
Buna 10
Diif 19
Eldas 20
Eldas South 2
Habaswein 18
Hadado 25
Khorof-Harar 9
Korondille 5
Kutulo-Wajir 11
Sabuli 12
Tarbaj 17
Wajir East 45
Wajir North 16
Wajir South 12
Wajir West 18
WEST POKOT 491
Kacheliba 31
Kipkomo 86
North Pokot 47
Pokot Central 104
Pokot South 76
West Pokot 147
Grand Total 24,000

 

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TSC distribution of 24,000 JSS intern teaching Vacancies by sub county

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Fake TSC recruitment advert; Commission Disowns and Cautions Teachers about a Fake TSC Recruitment Advert Circulating on the Social Media

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Fake TSC recruitment advert; Commission Disowns and Cautions Teachers about a Fake TSC Recruitment Advert Circulating on the Social Media

Fake TSC recruitment advert

The Teachers Service Commission, TSC has warned tutors to beware of the fake recruitment advert doing rounds on social media protests.

The fake recruitment advert purports that the Commission is seeking to recruit 5, 000 teachers to plug a shortage in schools caused by the 100 percent transition policy.

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“Please ignore a fake advert about recruiting teachers circulating on social media,” tweeted TSC.

 

TSC vacancies 2020; Adverts

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It is only the Teachers’ Service Commission that has the mandate to advertise teaching vacancies and conduct the process of recruitment.

Besides, interested applicants can confirm all TSC advertisements on the official TSC website to avoid being taken advantage of by online scammers and fraudsters.

Genuine TSC adverts are available at the official TSC website: tsc.go.ke

 

TSC Recruitment of teachers 2020

The Teachers Service Commission, TSC which is responsible for the hiring and promotion of teachers in Kenya was allocated 2.0 billion for the recruitment of 5, 000 teachers on permanent and pensionable terms and another 2.4 billion for the hiring of 10, 000 intern teachers during the 2020/2021 financial year.

300 million was also allocated for the hiring of ICT interns to support digital learning in schools.

 

 Counties with the highest teacher shortages; understaffed counties

On March 15, 2020, the TSC released a full list of Counties that have got the highest teacher shortages.

This list is likely to influence the upcoming TSC recruitment exercise by being given more Teaching vacancies/slots.

BELOW IS A LIST OF COUNTIES WITH THE HIGHEST NUMBER OF TEACHER SHORTAGES: NAME, CURRENT TSC STAFFING, AND TSC STAFFING SHORTAGE

COUNTY NAME CURRENT STAFFING TEACHER SHORTAGE TEACHER SHORTAGE -PERCENTAGE
Turkana County 1, 664 teachers 1, 762 teachers 51.4%
Mandera County 1, 191 teachers 1, 125 teachers 48.6%
Garissa County 824 teachers 687 teachers 45.5%
West Pokot County 2, 489 teachers 44%
Wajir County 847 teachers 41.1%
Narok County 2, 272 teachers 30%
Kwale County 1, 571 teachers 30%
Kakamega County 13, 846 teachers 3, 544 teachers
Kitui County 12, 717 teachers 2, 974 teachers
Bungoma  County 11, 396 teachers 2,813 teachers
Nakuru  County 10, 316 teachers 1, 277 teachers
Kirinyaga County 30 teachers 1.2%
Kiambu County 368 teachers Less than 10%
Uasin Gishu County 5, 125 teachers 422 teachers Less than 10%
Nyeri  County 321 teachers Less than 10%
Nyandarua  County 329 teachers Less than 10%
Murang’a County 423 teachers Less than 10%
Meru  County 705 teachers Less than 10%
Laikipia County 241 teachers Less than 10%
Isiolo  County 78 teachers Less than 10%
Elgeyo Marak County wet 347 teachers Less than 10%
Embu  County 367 teachers Less than 10%
Nairobi County 407 teachers Less than 10%
Vihiga County 10 t0 20 percent
Trans Nzoia County 10 t0 20 percent
Taita Taveta County 10 t0 20 percent
Siaya  County 10 t0 20 percent
Nyamira County 10 t0 20 percent
Nandi County 10 t0 20 percent
Mombasa  County 10 t0 20 percent
Migori  County 10 t0 20 percent
Makueni  County 10 t0 20 percent
Machakos County 10 t0 20 percent
Lamu  County 10 t0 20 percent
Kisumu  County 10 t0 20 percent
Kisii County 10 t0 20 percent
Kericho County 10 t0 20 percent
Baringo  County 10 t0 20 percent

 

TSC PROMOTIONS, SALARY INCREMENTS 2020

The Commission also received 266 billion for recurrent expenditure which encompasses TSC promotions and salary hikes.

Already some tutors are ready for the July 2020 salary increment.

 

 

 

 

 

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TSC Issues New Channels for Teachers Seeking the Following Services; TSC News

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TSC Issues New Channels for Teachers Seeking the Following Services; TSC News

The Teachers Service Commission, TSC has issued new channels through which teachers seeking various services can now easily access them.

According to the Commission, tutors do not have to go all the way to the headquarters especially given the state of the Coronavirus pandemic to access services such as inquiries on promotions, posting letters etc.

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This move follows the public shaming of the commission after photos of a distraught lady teacher stranded with her baby outside the commission’s headquarters went viral.

Madam Lydia Ireri got hired by the TSC but is yet to receive her posting letter.

According to Ms. Ireri, attempts to get feedback from the Commission we’re futile.

That is when she decided to travel all the way to the TSC headquarters but to her disappointment, she was denied entry.

 

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TSC Kisii County Recruitment Interview Dates, Time, And Venues

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Kisii County TSC recruitment 2023 interview dates, Time, and Venues 

Click Here for the Latest TSC News Today; Get updates on the Ongoing TSC Recruitment 2023. Check TSC Recruitment Interview Dates and Venues per County and Download TSC Merit Lists 2023  for all Counties at the TSC Portal.

Kisii County TSC recruitment interview dates  Time and Venues 2023-Primary School Teachers (Permanent and Pensionable)

Primary school teachers seeking TSC recruitment on permanent and pensionable terms in January 2023 are expected to present themselves before the Kisii County TSC interview selection panel on Friday 13th January, 2023 at the following venues: Ayora Mixed Secondary, Tendere Secondary, Kereri Girs, Kenyenya DCC meeting Hall, TSC office Suneka, TSC office Kitutu Central, Marani DOK Primary School,Riosiri Secondary, Bishop Mugendi Nyakegogi Secondary School and Nyamache Boardroom. Interviews will start at exactly 8:30 A.M.

TEACHERS SERVICE COMMISSION
INTERVIEW DATES, VENUE & TIME FOR PRIMARY TEACHERS (P&P )
KISII  COUNTY
S/NO. SUB-COUNTY VENUE DATE TIME
1 ETAGO AYORA MIXED SEC 13/1/2023 8.30AM
2 GUCHA TENDERE SEC. 13th January 2023 9:00am
3 GUCHA SOUTH RIOSIRI SECONDARY 13/01/2023 8.30AM
4 KENYENYA KENYENYA DCC MEETING HALL 13/1/2023 8.30AM
5 KISII CENTRAL KERERI GIRLS SEC 13/1/2023 8.30AM
6 KISII SOUTH TSC OFFICE SUNEKA 13th January 2023 8:30am
7 KITUTU CENTRAL TSC SC OFFICE KITUTU CENTRAL 13/1/2023 8.30AM
8 MARANI MARANI DOK PRI 13/1/2023 8.30AM
9 MASABA SOUTH MASIMBA PRI 13/1/2023 9.00am
10 NYAMACHE NYAMACHE DCC BOARDROOM 13th January 2023 8.00AM
11 SAMETA BISHOP MUGENDI NYAKEGOGI SEC 13th January 2023 8.00AM

Kisii County TSC recruitment interview dates  Time and Venues 2023-Primary School Teachers (Internship)

Primary school teachers seeking TSC recruitment on internship terms in January 2023 are expected to present themselves before the Kisii County TSC interview selection panel on Monday 16th January, 2023 at the following venues: Ayora Mixed Secondary, Tendere Secondary, Kereri Girs, Kenyenya DCC meeting Hall, TSC office Suneka, TSC office Kitutu Central, Marani DOK Primary School,Riosiri Secondary, Bishop Mugendi Nyakegogi Secondary School and Nyamache Boardroom. Interviews will start at exactly 8:30 A.M.

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TEACHERS SERVICE COMMISSION
INTERVIEW DATES, VENUE & TIME FOR PRIMARY TEACHERS (INTERNSHIP)
KISII COUNTY
S/NO. SUB-COUNTY VENUE DATE TIME
1 ETAGO AYORA MIXED SEC 16/1/2023 8.30AM
2 GUCHA TENDERE SEC. 16th January 2023 9:00 AM
3 GUCHA SOUTH RIOSIRI SECONDARY 16/01/2023 8.30AM
4 KENYENYA KENYENYA DCC MEETING HALL 16/1/2023 8.30AM
5 KISII CENTRAL KERERI GIRLS SEC 16/1/2023 8.30AM
6 KISII SOUTH TSC OFFICE SUNEKA 16th January 2023 8:30am
7 KITUTU CENTRAL TSC SC OFFICE KITUTU CENTRAL 16/1/2023 8.30AM
8 MARANI MARANI DOK PRI 16/1/2023 8.30AM
9 MASABA SOUTH MASIMBA PRI 16/01/2022 9.00am
10 NYAMACHE NYAMACHE DCC BOARDROOM 16th January 2023 8.00AM
11 SAMETA BISHOP MUGENDI NYAKEGOGI SEC 16th January 2023 8.00AM

Kisii County TSC recruitment interview dates  Time and Venues 2023-Secondary School Teachers (Permanent and Pensionable)

Secondary school teachers seeking TSC recruitment on permanent and pensionable terms in January 2023 are expected to present themselves before the Kisii County TSC interview selection panel on Tuesday 17th January, 2023 at the following venues: Ayora Mixed Secondary, St. Angela Secondary School, Nduru Boys, Kenyenya DCC Meeting Hall, Kereri Girls, TSC Office Suneka, St. Patrick’s Mosocho Secondary, Nyagisenda Secondary School, St. Charles Lwanga Ichuni, Nyamache DCC Boardroom, and Bishop Mugendi Nyakegogi Secondary. Interviews will start at exactly 8:00 A.M.
TEACHERS SERVICE COMMISSION
INTERVIEW DATES, VENUE & TIME FOR JSS TEACHERS (P&P )
KISII COUNTY
S/NO. SUB-COUNTY VENUE DATE TIME
1 ETAGO AYORA MIXED SEC 17/1/2023 8.30AM
2 GUCHA ST ANGELA SEC. 17th January 2023 9:00 AM
3 GUCHA SOUTH NDURU BOYS 17th and 18th Jan 2023 8.30AM
4 KENYENYA KENYENYA DCC MEETING HALL 17th and 18th Jan 2023 8.30AM
5 KISII CENTRAL KERERI GIRLS SEC 17/1/2023 8.30AM
6 KISII SOUTH TSC OFFICE SUNEKA 17th January 2023 8:30am
7 KITUTU CENTRAL ST PATRICKS MOSOCHO SEC 17/01/2023 8:30am
8 MARANI NYAGISENDA SEC SCH 17/01/2023 8:30am
9 MASABA SOUTH ST CHARLES LWANGA ICHUNI SEC 17/01/2022 9.00am
10 NYAMACHE NYAMACHE DCC BOARDROOM 17th January 2023 8.00 AM
11 SAMETA BISHOP MUGENDI NYAKEGOGI SEC 17th January 2023 8.00 AM

Kisii County TSC recruitment interview dates  Time and Venues 2023- Secondary School Teachers (Internship)

Secondary school teachers seeking TSC recruitment on internship terms in January 2023 are expected to present themselves before the Kisii County TSC interview selection panel on Wednesday 18th January, 2023  and Thursday 19th January, 2023 at the following venues: Ayora Mixed Secondary, St. Angela Secondary School, Nduru Boys, Kenyenya DCC Meeting Hall, Kereri Girls, TSC Office Suneka, St. Patrick’s Mosocho Secondary, Nyagisenda Secondary School, St. Charles Lwanga Ichuni, Nyamache DCC Boardroom, and Bishop Mugendi Nyakegogi Secondary. Interviews will start at exactly 8:00 A.M.

TEACHERS SERVICE COMMISSION
INTERVIEW DATES, VENUE & TIME FOR JSS TEACHERS (INTERNSHIP )
KISII COUNTY
S/NO. SUB-COUNTY VENUE DATE TIME
1 ETAGO AYORA MIXED SEC 18/1/2023 8.30AM
2 GUCHA ST ANGELA SEC. 18th January 2023 9:00 AM
3 GUCHA SOUTH NDURU BOYS 19th and 20th Jan 2023 8.00AM
4 KENYENYA KENYENYA DCC MEETING HALL 19th and 20th Jan 2023 8.30AM
5 KISII CENTRAL KERERI GIRLS SEC 18/1/2023 8.30AM
6 KISII SOUTH TSC OFFICE SUNEKA 18th and 19th Jan 2023 8:30am
7 KITUTU CENTRAL ST PATRICKS MOSOCHO SEC 18th and 19th Jan 2023 8.30AM
8 MARANI NYAGISENDA SEC SCH 18/01/2023 8:30am
9 MASABA SOUTH ST CHARLES LWANGA ICHUNI SEC 18/01/2022 9.00 am
10 NYAMACHE NYAMACHE DCC BOARDROOM 18th and 19th  January 2023 8.00 AM
11 SAMETA BISHOP MUGENDI NYAKEGOGI SEC 18th and 19th  January 2023 8.00 AM

 

 

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TSC Mass Recruitment underway as 30,000 teachers are set to exit service by December 2020; Latest TSC News

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TSC Mass Recruitment underway as 30,000 teachers are set to exit service by December 2020; Latest TSC News

Even as the Teachers Service Commission, TSC is planning to recruit 5000 teachers on Permanent and Pensionable Terms, there is a looming teacher shortage crisis as 30, 000 are set to exit service by December after attaining the retirement age.

According to the TSC terms and conditions, a teacher is allowed to practice until she or he attains the age of 60.

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The majority of the tutors set to retire are currently serving as senior teachers, masters, deputies, or heads.

This will thus leave the teaching sector understaffed especially now that many teachers have been stuck in job group L for decades on end.

For now, the Commission can enjoy the rollercoaster but come January 2021 when schools resume, schools will fall short of approximately 30, 000 tutors.

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CHIEF PRINCIPALS

6000 teachers have already exited service in the past three months among them chief principals of national schools and senior principals in extra- county and county schools. Having attained the mandatory retirement age, some have already handed over necessitating deputies to take over schools in an acting capacity.

This will not however last long since the majority of the deputies are approaching their retirement age or do not qualify for confirmation as principals.

This, therefore, leaves many schools with limited management. The Commission has since directed deputies and heads of county and sub-county schools to be deployed by the County and regional education directors.

TSC PROMOTIONS 2020

Having directed county and regional education directors to deploy teachers to fill the administrative positions that will be left vacant once the teachers retire.

This comes at a time when the Commission is trying to rectify erroneous promotions and conversions of teachers to higher grades, an error that has cost the Commission an arm and a leg.

Last month, the Commission announced its plan to recover hefty salary perks paid to teachers who were erroneously promoted since the year 2017, a move that KUPPET has strongly opposed saying that the affected tutors should not be victimized for they are innocent.

TEACHERS’ NEW SALARIES

Administrators who will exit service by December will have a taste of new higher salaries for the remaining six months.

TSC has already confirmed that teachers’ money the July 2020 pay rise is still intact and will be released at the end of July. The tutors will thus enjoy better salaries but for a short while before they get replaced.

Below is a quick breakdown of the New TSC Salaries for school administrators after the implementation of the July 2020 Salary Increment:

SENIOR SECONDARY TEACHER I AND SENIOR TEACHER I

This category encompasses teachers in secondary schools in grade C3 (former L). It is a promotional grade for teachers in secondary schools. Senior teacher I on the other hand refers to administrators in primary schools with an enrollment of over 1,000 learners. These tutors have been earning a salary range between Kshs 41, 343, and Kshs 51, 927. They will now earn between Kshs 43, 154, and Kshs 53, 943 effective July 2020.

 

DEPUTY HEADTEACHER II

These teachers fall in Grade C4 T-Scale 9. This is a promotional grade for administrators in primary schools with an enrollment of less than 1, 000 learners. These teachers currently earn between Kshs 45, 287 and 51, 632

HEAD TEACHERS, DEPUTY HEADTEACHER I AND SENIOR MASTER III

Teachers in this category fall in Grade C5, T-Scale 10. It encompasses headteachers in Primary schools with an enrollment of below 1, 000 learners, deputies in Primary schools with an enrollment of over 1,000 learners, and senior masters in Sub-county and day schools. The lowest-paid teacher in this category will now earn Kshs 62, 272 up from Kshs 51, 632 effective July 2020.

 

 

 

 

SENIOR HEAD TEACHERS, SENIOR MASTER II AND DEPUTY PRINCIPALS IV

Teachers in this category fall in Grade D1 T-Scale 11. It encompasses senior headteachers in primary schools with over 1, 000 learners, and administrators in county secondary schools with over 540 students.

These tutors will receive a salary increment of up to Kshs 3, 137 effective July 2020.

 

DEPUTY PRINCIPALS III

This category encompasses administrators in sub-County and day schools. The lowest earner in this category will receive a monthly salary of Kshs 91, o41, and the highest earner Kshs 91, 041 after a salary increment of Kshs 8, 324, and 3, 141 respectively effective July 2020.

 

PRINCIPALS T-SCALE 13

These are principals in sub-county and day schools. They currently earn a monthly salary between Kshs 93, 850, and Kshs 102, 807.

The lowest-paid principal in this category will get a salary increase of Kshs 10, 794 hence a news monthly salary of Kshs 104, 644 while the highest-paid will get an increase of Kshs 1, 837 and a monthly salary of Kshs 104, 644.

SENIOR PRINCIPAL T-SCALE 14

These principals are in charge of county secondary schools with over 540 students. They will receive a salary increment of between Kshs 3, 721, and Kshs 8, 993.

Their new salary will range between Kshs 118, 242, and 121, 890 per month effective July 2020.

 

CHIEF PRINCIPALS T-SCALE 15

These are principals in national or extra county secondary schools with over 1, 000 students.

These teachers will get a salary increment of up to Kshs 9, 496. Therefore, the lowest-paid principal in this category will earn Kshs 131, 380 while the highest-paid will pocket Kshs 157, 656 per month effective July 2020.

 

 

 

 

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TSC Promotions Lists per County and Region; Bomet County Rift Valley Region Full List of Promoted TSC Teachers in May 2021

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TSC; Verified Lists of Promoted TSC Teachers in May 2021 per County and Region; Bomet County, Rift Valley Region

To ensure fair distribution and regional balance this year, the Teachers’ employer Teachers Service Commission, TSC announced and competitively filled a total of 16,000 TSC Promotions Vacancies.

The Successfully Promoted Teachers have already received their letters upgrading them to the next higher level.

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They are only waiting for the employer to honor the pledge of backdating their new and better salaries to March 2021 their latest TSC appointment date.

 

In this write-up, we shall present to you the full list of TSC promoted Teachers per County in the year 2021.

Bomet County, Rift Valley Region Official TSC List of Promoted Teachers and their Schools in 2021

In Bomet County, Rift Valley Region, a good number of both primary and secondary school teachers were lucky to land the highly sought-after 2021 TSC Promotions. In this list, we shall feature the full number of promoted secondary school teachers in Bomet County this year.

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The list at our disposal is a true reflection of equity and fairness since the teachers promoted are drawn from the four categories of schools that is sub-county, county, extra-county, and national schools.

Furthermore, there is gender balance since both male and female teachers were promoted by TSC  in Bomet County in 2021.

The total number of TSC promoted teachers in Bomet County this year is 45. Some of the secondary school teachers promoted in schools within Bomet County include Julius Kirui of Chemaner Secondary School, Augustine Ketko of Moi Minariet Boys High School, Emily Rono-Kaplong’ Boys Secondary School, and Eunice Rotich of Olbutyo Girls

TSC has therefore taken into account career progression guidelines and trashed the issue of promoting teachers with the highest KCSE mean scores.

What matters now is that the teachers added value and registered an improvement in their subject areas during the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education KCSE exams.

Besides, the Commission chose to decongest the backlog in L that is grade C3 by promoting teachers who have stagnated in Job group L for over 10 years first as proposed by the giant teachers union Kuppet.

Below is the Full List of TSC Promoted Teachers and their schools within Bomet County Rift Valley Region as of May 2021

1. Julius Kirui
Chemaner Secondary school
2. Augustine Ketko
Moi Miniaret Boys
3. Daniel Kibet
Lugumek Secondary school
4. Nancy Chepkoech Mitei
Kimolwet Secondary school
5. Nelson Ng’eno
Sinendoik Secondary School
6. Emily Ronoh Chepkorir
Kaplong Boys High School
7. Wesley Siele Kiprono
Kitoben Secondary School
8. Joseph Korir Kipng’eno
Bukacha Secondary School
9. Alfred Rutoh
Lekimbo Secondary School
10. Eunice Rotich
Olbyutoh Girls High School
11. Nicholas Kurgat
Kimulot Secondary School
12. Benard Kirui
Chebonei Girls High School
13. Leonard Cheruiyot
Mulot Secondary School
14. Sailas Kipng’eno Rotich
Kapkesosio Secondary School
15. Elijah Kiplang’at
Mogoma Secondary School
16. Charles Sang’
Kaptien Secondary School
17. Richard Kibii Chepkwony
Saseta Secondary School
18. Julius Kibet Lang’at
Mengwet Secondary School
19. Amos Kipkoech Cheruiyot
Koibeyon Secondary School
20. Philemon Sang’
Kaboson Secondary School
21. Anne Chepng’eno
Kiptobit Secondary School
22. Roselen Chebet
Kapkesosio Secondary School
23. Dominic Ng’etich
Kiplokyi Boys Secondary School
24. Janet Chebet Bett
Itembe Secondary School
25. Daniel Korir
Mengit Mixed Secondary School
26. John Njuguna
Merigi Secondary School
27. Wesley Rono
St. Catherine Girls Secondary School
28. Geoffrey  Tonui
St. Monica Cheban Secondary School
29. Agnes Cherotich
Kapsimbiri Secondary School
30. Robert Yegon
Sigor Secondary School
31. Hilda Mosonik
Sachangwan Secondary School
32. Joseph Mutai
Ndarawetta Secondary School
33. Silvanus Mulumba Ruto
Saseta Secondary School
34. Wesley Terer
Kabusare Secondary School
35. Vincent Chebet Cheruiyot
Chebilat Mixed Secondary School
36. Alice Chepkoech
St. Catherine Girls Secondary School
37. Lenah Nyangweso
Aisaik Secondary School
38. Cherotich Milgo
Moi Minariet Secondary School
39. Willy Lang’at
Kitoben Secondary School
40. Patrick Masime
Tenwek High School
41. Agnes Ng’eno
Ndarawetta Secondary School
42. Kipkoech Cheruiyot
Chemalal Secondary School
43. Josephine Chepkosgei
Kyogong Secondary School
44. Robert Kibet  Korir
Koibeyon Secondary School
45. Nelson Bellion
Aisaik Secondary School
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TSC Unleashes Bag of Goodies for Diploma Teachers

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TSC Unleashes Bag of Goodies for Diploma Teachers

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More than 3800 Diploma teachers in Kenya recently received good news from the Teachers Service commission-inviting them for interviews in their respective counties scheduled to start on 24th, May 2021.

Diploma teachers in Secondary schools will be competing for a chance to get promotion in the 1000 advertised promotion posts by Teacher Service Commission (TSC). -Most of the counties in the country by today have invited the Diploma teachers who had applied for the promotion which is to commence next week.

The exercise was to be carried in march but was postponed because Kenya National Examination council invited them for marking of examinations. Teachers who will be attending the interviews are required to collect their invitation letters from the County Directors of education TSC in their respective counties.

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The Diploma teachers will be happy for this exercise this is because they have stagnated in the same job group for over seven years as compared to their colleagues with Bachelor’s degree in education.

The Teacher Service Commission released circulars to the regional county directors TSC through the TSC staffing director Madam Wahome Rita indicating the whole exercise will begin next week on 24th May up to 28th May,2021.

The Diploma teachers employed by TSC start their teaching career service by entering into job group C1-T-scale 6 which was previously known as Job group J according to the information provided by the Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers secretary Akelo Misori.

The degree holder teachers starts at job group C 2(T-scale 7) previously known as job group K. -The process of promoting Diploma teachers to Job group C2 started in 2017 under the career progression guidelines as outlined in the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) 2017-2021.

To move from Job group C2 to C3 a teacher is allowed to to undergo an interview process. The previous guidelines strictly required a teacher to stay in the same job group for 3 years before being promoted unlike the current one which requires a teacher to undergo interview process. A total number of 16,512 teacher were recently Promoted from when the interviews were done in February and December 2020.

A new implementation of the new CBA is in its last stage which will be done by 30th June, 2021. During the interviews, teachers are supposed to carry the following,

• must have a tax compliance certificate from KRA

• clearance certificate from HELB,EACC and CRB

• TSC registration certificate

• certificate of good conduct

 

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TSC Salaries Shocker for Promoted Teachers Following a Huge Disparity Between the Pay Rise Stated in their Promotion Letters and Teachers’ CBA

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TSC Salaries Shocker for Promoted Teachers Following a Huge Disconnect Between the Pay Rise Stated in their Promotion Letters and Teachers’ CBA

The Teachers service commission, TSC is a constitutional government agency that draws its mandate from article 237 of the Constitution to perform functions such as recruiting and promoting teachers in Kenya.

Besides this the Commission is mandated is to register, hire, transfer, deploy and exercise disciplinary control over all teachers countrywide.

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TSC Promotions for Teachers

TSC Promotions are classified into two broad categories namely: competitive Promotions and automatic promotions for common cadre grades whereby the teachers are moved to the next grade without being subjected to any interviews after serving the Commission for a given period.

Earlier this year, approximately 32, 000 teachers were shortlisted for competitive TSC promotional interviews to fill 16, 152 available administrative slots.

The teachers turned up for the interviews up in designated TSC county offices countrywide.

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Since the commission only wanted to fill 16000 vacancies due to limited funding by the government, it had to use a selection criteria which emphasised on gender, regional balance, experience, and affirmative action to sieve the interviewees.

However, from the look of things, the Teachers Service Commission, TSC must have considered the teachers’ length of service since the majority of those who were promoted to grade C4 have served for over 10 years in Grade C4.

TSC Promotion Letters

Lucky teachers who got upgraded received their promotion letters in May 2021 stating their new responsibilities, new T-Scales, and higher salaries.

Out of the 16000 lucky tutors, slightly over 6000 of them represent those that had stagnated in job group L or C3 for years.

It was all smiles for this lot that had stayed in one grade for an average period of 10 years without any annual salary increment that is meant to cushion workers against inflation and other vagaries.

Sample Letter 

Below is a sample letter of Promotion to senior master IV which is an entry grade to administration.

The letter clearly stipultes the new responsibilities the teachers will be undertaking upon assuming their new roles.

The teachers are to remain in their current stations contrary to what many believed. There were fears that teachers would be delocalized to other areas upon Promotions.

Another important thing to note about the new position is that the performance will be based on annual performance contracting for school administrators.

New Salaries for TSC Promoted Teachers

According to the letter, the annual salary for teachers in this grade ranges from ksh 627,696-667,248 besides other allowances. This brings the maximum for this job group to Ksh 55,000 per month.

However, a close look at the CBA 2017, the basic salary for job group C4 ranges between ksh 52,308-65,385 as shown below.

The new salary therefore is lower than what the CBA had stated. Take a quick look at the image below

Hope the commission will move with speed and correct this anomaly, otherwise teachers won’t feel the monetary impact of the promotion.

All the best to the new administrators. Feel free to share your thoughts and comments on this on our comments platform.

 

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Possible TSC  promotion interview questions and their accurate responses 2021; A Detailed Guide to possible questions and answers for teachers who have been shortlisted to attend the upcoming interviews for TSC Promotions

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Possible TSC Teachers’ promotion interview tips, questions and their accurate responses 2021; A Detailed Guide to possible questions and answers for teachers who have been shortlisted to attend the upcoming interviews for TSC Promotions

latest updates on TSC promotions.

Worth noting first is the fact that the Teachers Service Commission has initiated the process of finding suitable candidates to fill the 15, 000 Promotional slots announced at the beginning of the year.

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If you have not checked the lists, click on the following link to confirm your being shortlisted or not status.

TSC lists of shortlisted applicants for Promotions 2021

 

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In case you have been shortlisted, you need to arm yourself well for these interviews in order to answer the interview questions correctly. 

In this article we have provided you with all TSC interview questions and their responses.

Kindly remember to be as sincere as possible during the interview sessions.  For instance, if you are not sure about any of the asked questions just let the panel know so. There is no crime in saying you have no correct response.

Be as confident as possible. Remember to dress decently for the interviews. Read and revise the Code of Conduct and Regulations for teachers.

You need to be well versed with the current affairs.

You also need to be aware of all the interview areas and scoring guide. Read all the details here; Latest TSC Interview areas, questions and new marking scheme/ Score sheet for teachers seeking TSC Promotions; This is all you need to know

For a list of shortlisted candidates, click here.

TSC PROMOTION INTERVIEW QUESTIONS AND THEIR ANSWERS
1.What is the structure of the Ministry of education?

The Ministry of Education is led by the Cabinet Secretary. Under him are 3 Principal Secretaries and finally the Director General under them.

2.What is the overall role of the Minister for Education?
Formulation of policy direction and management of professional functions relating to education.
Developing and implementing projects and programmes.
Developing curriculum.
Initiating training programmes.
Running examinations.
Giving grant-in-aid to schools.
Dealing with audit report
Admitting and transferring students.
Dealing with discipline of students.
3.Who publishes for the Ministry of Education?
Kenya Literature Bureau KLB

4.What is the role of Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development KICD, inspectorate and Kenya National Examinations Council K.N.E.C?

Mandates of the KICD
The Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) is mandated to perform the following functions:

Advise the Government on matters pertaining to curriculum development
Evaluate, vet and approve, for application in Kenya, any local and foreign curricula and curriculum support materials in relation to the levels of education and training
Implement the policies relating to curriculum development in basic and tertiary education and training;
Initiate and conduct research to inform curriculum policies, review and development.
Collect document and catalogue information on curricula, curriculum support materials and innovations to create a data bank and disseminate the information to educational institutions, learners and other relevant organizations
Print, publish and disseminate information relating to curricula for basic and tertiary education and training
Collaborate with other individuals and institutions in organising and conducting professional development programmes for teachers, teacher trainers, quality assurance and standards officers and other officers involved in education and training on curriculum programmes and materials
Develop disseminate and transmit programmes and curriculum support materials through mass media, electronic learning, distance learning and any other mode of delivering education and training programmes and materials
Promote equity and access to quality curricula and curriculum support materials
Offer consultancy services in basic and tertiary education and training
Incorporate national values, talent development and leadership values in curriculum development
Receive, consider, develop and review curriculum proposals
Perform such other function as may be assigned to it under the KICD Act No.4 of 2013 or any other written law.
Develop, review and approve programmes, curricula and curriculum support materials that meet international standards for : early childhood care, development and education, pre-primary education, primary education, secondary education, adult, continuing and non-formal education, teacher education and training, special needs education and technical and vocational education and training.
Providing oversight on management of the school.
Monitoring curriculum delivery and learning achievement in the school.
Mo ensure that the students engage in extra curriculum activities.
To ensure the competence of the teachers in delivery of the content of the curriculum.
Develop all institutional policies and ensure accountability and prudent use of institutional resources.
Mobilising resources for the institution development based on agreed strategic planning.
To promote networking and partnership for the school
To discuss and approve comprehensive termly and annual reports and forwards them to the county education board (CEB).
To promote quality education and training for all learners in accordance with the standards set under the education acts, national policies, and county government policies
To supervise and ensure quality in curriculum implementation and delivery and oversee the conduct of examination and assessments of school.
To ensure and assure provision of proper and adequate proper physical activities as well as teaching and learning resources in order to create an enabling environment for the school community to perform their duties effectively and achieve set objectives of the institution.
The core functions of the KNEC are to:

Develop national examination tests;
Register candidates for the KNEC examinations;
Conduct examinations and process the results;
Award certificates and diplomas to successful candidates;
Issue replacement certificates and diplomas;
Conduct educational assessment research;
Conduct examinations on behalf of foreign exam boards.
5.What are the national goals of education?
To foster nationalism, patriotism and promote national unity.
To promote social, economic, technological and industrial needs for national development.
To provide individual development and self-fulfillment. To promote social equality and responsibility.
To promote sound moral and religious values
To promote international consciousness and a positive attitude towards other nations.
To promote a positive attitude towards good health and the environment.
6.What is the composition of the board of Management of a school and how are they chosen?

B.O.M is established under Section 55 of The Basic Education Act 2013.It is composed of;

The head of the schools as the secretary of the board,
6 persons elected to represent parents or local community in case of County Sec. School
1 person nominated by the county board.
1 person representing teaching staff elected by teachers.
3 representatives of school sponsor
1 person to represent special interest group.
1 person to represent persons with special needs.
1 representative of the student council as an ex-officio.
7.Differentiate between the roles of the B.O.M and P.A in a School.

BOM

Some of the responsibilities and roles that are expected of this board includes;

Providing oversight on management of the school.
Monitoring curriculum delivery and learning achievement in the school.
To ensure that the students engage in extra curriculum activities.
To ensure the competence of the teachers in delivery of the content of the curriculum.
Develop all institutional policies and ensure accountability and prudent use of institutional resources.
Mobilizing resources for the institution development based on agreed strategic planning.
To promote networking and partnership for the school
To discuss and approve comprehensive termly and annual reports and forwards them to the county education board (CEB).
To promote quality education and training for all learners in accordance with the standards set under the education acts, national policies, and county government policies
To supervise and ensure quality in curriculum implementation and delivery and oversee the conduct of examination and assessments of school.
To ensure and assure provision of proper and adequate proper physical activities as well as teaching and learning resources in order to create an enabling environment for the school community to perform their duties effectively and achieve set objectives of the institution.
Parent Association – P.A

In order to help the school realize its purpose, parents play some important roles. These include,

Raise money to help both the running and the activities of the school.
Explain the roles of the school to the community, this is how teachers and community members come to a more harmonious relationship.
They give their points of view to the teachers concerning academic improvement and moral standards.
Help head teachers and their staff maintain effective discipline among their students.
8.Define curriculum, co curricular and core curriculum.
Curriculum
All planned learning programs that facilitate formal, non-formal and informal learning.

Co-curriculum
Voluntary curriculum that includes sport, clubs, student government and school publications.

Core curriculum
The body of knowledge, skills and attitudes expected to be learned by all students, generally related to a set of subjects and learning areas that are common to all students.

9.Distinguish between formal, non formal and informal curriculum
Formal curriculum the curriculum in which there are deliberately organized, planned and written processes in a formally organized learning institution such as a school with organized structures such as classrooms.
Non formal curriculum refers to any organized, planned and written learning activity that operates outside the formal education system. It emphasizes practical skills and targets particular population group.
Informal or Hidden curriculum curriculum that constitutes a lifelong process in which people learn from every day experiences which are not necessarily planned or organized.
10.Outline the process of curriculum development.
KICD 9 Stage Curriculum Development Model
KICD has adopted a nine-stage curriculum development model as follows:

Needs Assessment.
Conceptualization and policy formulation.
Curriculum designs.
Development of syllabuses.
Development of curriculum support materials.
Preparation of curriculum implementers.
Piloting/Phasing.
National Implementation.
Monitoring and Evaluation.
11.What is the difference between curriculum and syllabus?
Curriculum
Is all planned learning programs that facilitate formal, non-formal and informal learning while the

Syllabus
Is a course outline comprising a collection of topics on the same subject matter and a series of statements of what is to be learned within a given time frame.

This consists of the content and objectives of the core subjects and optional subjects offered.

12.Give the process of curriculum development.

KICD has adopted a nine-stage curriculum development model as follows:

Needs Assessment.
Conceptualization and policy formulation.
Curriculum designs.
Development of syllabuses.
Development of curriculum support materials.
Preparation of curriculum implementers.
Piloting/Phasing.
National Implementation.
Monitoring and Evaluation.
13.Give cases of interdiction where a teacher earns half salary.

Fraudulent payment or excessive payment from public revenues for goods and services.
Failure to comply with any law or applicable procedures and guidelines relating to procurement.
Mismanagement of funds or incurring expenditures without planning.
Any offence involving dishonesty under any written law providing for maintenance or protection of public revenue.
14.Name the different types of leave a teacher is entitled to and how many days in a year is a permanent and pensionable teacher entitled to annual leave?

Maternity Leave
A female teacher is entitled to 90 calendar days maternity leave from the date of confinement. This leave is exclusive of annual leave. The application for leave should be submitted to the DEO/MEO/DCE through the head of institution at least one month before the leave is due and must have supporting medical documents.

Paternity Leave
A male teacher can apply for paternity leave of up to 10 days within the period of spouse’s maternity leave.

Study leave – with pay
– without pay

Annual leave
Permanent & pensionable – 30 days with full pay each year.

Temporary or contract – 30 days with full pay each year.

Sick leave
Permanent & pensionable – 3 month full pay another 3 month ½ pay in the calendar year.

Temporary or contract – 1 month full pay another 1 month ½ pay

Compassionate leave
In times of distress such as death, a court case, marital disharmony, arson and serious illness of a member of the family – maximum 15 days in a year.

Special leave
Short duration for teachers who have to travel abroad to participate in seminars or short courses or important events – max. 3 months in a year.

Compulsory leave
30 days with full pay to allow investigations into allegations.

Leave without pay
Special conditions eg accompanying a sick person for more than normal 15 days compassionate leave.

15.When is a teacher given study leave with pay?

Has worked for the commission for a min. of 5 years
UT teacher seeking to undertake postgraduate diploma or degree in education.
A teacher studying in an area of great need as specified in the study leave policy.
Trained technical teacher admitted to a national polytechnic for a higher National Diploma provided the subject area is in demand in the teaching service.
Has demonstrated a good record in performance.
16.What are the possible verdicts of interdiction?

A teacher has no offence hence revoke interdiction.
A teacher has committed an offence that does not warrant removal hence;
Warning in writing.
Surcharge
Suspension not exceeding 6 months without pay.
Retire in the public interest
Refered for medical evaluation by Director of Medical Services.
A teacher has committed an offence hence dismissal and deregistered.
17.Differentiate between interdiction and suspension.

Suspension – Temporary prohibition of a teacher from exercising his/her functions as a teacher pending determination of his/her disciplinary case.
Interdiction – removal of a teacher from service in accordance with regulation 153 of the TSC Code.
18.What are the interdiction cases where a teacher does not earn any money?

Chronic absenteeism
Desertion of duty
Having been jailed
Misappropriation/mismanagement of public funds.
Fraudulent claims & receipt of funds.
Use of false certificates.
Forgery, impersonation, collusion & immoral behavior.
19.What is C.B.E? How is it calculated?

Curriculum Based Establishment – the number of teachers a school need in relation to the number of streams a school has. It is calculated by considering the minimum lessons a teacher should teach(27) and the subjects offered in the school.

20.Give cases of interdiction where a teacher earns half salary.
Fraudulent payment or excessive payment from public revenues for goods and services.
Failure to comply with any law or applicable procedures and guidelines relating to procurement.
Mismanagement of funds or incurring expenditures without planning.
Any offence involving dishonesty under any written law providing for maintainance or protection of public revenue.
21.Name four education commissions since independence and what were the recommendations of the commissions.
Ominde Commission (1964)
It reformed the education system inherited from the colonial government to make it responsive to the needs of independent Kenya.
It proposed an education system to foster national unity and create sufficient human resource for national development
English became a medium of instruction
It set the entry age to class one at 6 years.
Bessay Report (1972)
It recommended changes to the inherited curricular to make it relevant to local needs.

Gachathi Report(1976)
The report focused on redefining Kenya’s educational policies and objectives, giving consideration to national unity, economic, social and cultural aspirations of the people of Kenya.
Mackey Report (1981)
It led to the removal of ‘A’ level and expansion of other post-secondary training institutions.
It led to the establishment of Moi University.
It recommended the stablishment of the 8-4-4 system of education and the commission of High Education (CHE)
Kamunge Commission (1988)
It focused on improving education financing, quality and relevance.
From this report , the government produced Sessional Paper No 6 on Education & Training for the Next Decade & Beyond.
This led to the policy of cost sharing in education between the government, parents and community.
Koech Commission (2000)
It recommended Totally Integrated and Quality Education and Training(TIQET) in order to accelerate industrial and technological development.
22.Differentiate between informal education, formal education and non- formal education
Informal Education the truly lifelong process whereby every individual acquires attitudes, values, skills and knowledge from daily experience and the educative influences and resources in his or her environment-from family and neighbours, from work and play, from the marketplace, the library and the mass media…’
Formal Education the hierarchically structured, chronologically graded “educational system”, running from primary school through the university and including, in addition to general academic studies, a variety of specialized programmes and institutions for full-time technical and professional training.’
Non-Formal Education any organized educational activity outside the established formal system-whether operating separately or as an important feature of some broader activity-that is intended to serve identifiable learning clientele and learning.

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TSC DECENTRALIZES THE APPOINTMENT AND PROMOTION OF SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS: LATEST TSC NEWS ON DEPLOYMENT AND PROMOTION OF TEACHERS

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TSC DECENTRALIZES THE APPOINTMENT AND PROMOTION OF SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS: LATEST TSC NEWS ON DEPLOYMENT AND PROMOTION OF TEACHERS

NEW TSC GUIDELINES ON APPOINTMENT AND DEPLOYMENT OF SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS; PRINCIPALS, HEADS, DEPUTIES, SENIOR TEACHERS, AND MASTERS

PLEASE NOTE: IN THE NEW CHANGES, ALL TSC PROMOTIONS/ APPOINTMENTS WILL NOW BE CONDUCTED AT COUNTY AND REGIONAL OFFICES

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The Teachers’ Service Commission, TSC has changed tuck in as far as the appointment and deployment of teachers in primary and secondary schools are concerned. Therefore, matters TSC appointments and promotions will never be the same again.

In its latest guidelines, the Commission has decentralized the role of appointing all primary and secondary school administrators (principals, deputies, heads, senior teachers, and masters) save for extra County and national schools.

Form now henceforth; the appointment of school administrators will be conducted at the TSC County and Regional offices as opposed to the Headquarters in Nairobi.

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“The Commission hereby directs that the appointment and deployment of all primary and secondary school institutional administrators for county and sub-county secondary schools be coordinated by the regional director,” reads part of the circular.

THE PROCESS OF APPOINTING AND DEPLOYING PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS; LATEST TSC GUIDELINES/ DIRECTIVES

The latest TSC circular provides an elaborate policy on the appointment and deployment of institutional administrators.

Step 1: Identification of available vacancies

The power to identify available TSC vacancies for school administrators in primary and secondary schools now lies solely on the TSC County directors of education.

Step 2: Advertisement of existing TSC vacancies

The TSC shall then compile the lists and advertise available vacancies for school administrators within the County.

Step 3: Submission of Online Applications by interested and qualified applicants

Interested and qualified teachers shall then apply online via the TSC portal

Step 4: Shortlisting of candidates

The TSC shall then shortlist the candidates and avail the lists to the respective counties ahead of interview dates.

Step 5: TSC Interviews for school administrators

The regional director will then interview the shortlisted candidates with the help of respective county directors.

Step 6: Appointment and deployment of successful candidates

The regional director will then appoint and deploy successful candidates.

 

 

TSC SELECTION PANEL
The TSC selection panel will consist of the chair-regional director, secretary (host County director), County Human Resource Officer, and all sub-county directors from the county.

NOTE: The regional director of education shall be held accountable for the process.

TSC, therefore, expects the exercise to be conducted in a fair, transparent, and accountable manner under the individual supervision and coordination of the regional directors.

“Given the sensitive nature of this assignment, it calls for your individual supervision and coordination. You are expected to ensure that the exercise is conducted in a transparent and accountable manner,” wrote Dr. Macharia.

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS FOR TSC DEPLOYMENT/ APPOINTMENTS
The Commission has also provided minimum requirements and work experience required for deployment to various promotional grades.

 

NEW TSC STAFFING RULES FOR SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS

PRIMARY SCHOOLS

A single-stream school will have one head, deputy, and senior teacher while one with 10 streams and a maximum of 4, 000 pupils will have one headteacher, 2 deputies, and 8 senior teachers.

SECONDARY SCHOOLS
A single-stream school will have one head, deputy, and senior teacher while one with 12 streams and a maximum of 2, 100 students will have one principal, 2 deputies, and 9 senior masters.

The new TSC deployment/ appointment guidelines were announced on February 13, 2020.

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TSC Merit Lists 2022; Shocker as TSC  Dispatches Shortlists Containing Only Top Five Applicants per Vacancy during the July Mass Recruitment

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TSC Merit Lists 2022; Shocker as TSC  Dispatches Shortlists Containing Only Top Five Applicants per Vacancy during the July Mass Recruitment 

TSC Recruitment Merit Lists per County and Region July 2022 are listed below

NAKURU-NAIVASHA-RECRUITMENT-List-of-Candidates

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Roadmap for Recruitment of Teachers – July 2022

 

TSC Publishes names of Top five Applicants Only, Deviates from the Traditional Recruitment Merit List

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The Teachers Service Commission, TSC has shunned the traditional merit list of teachers that should be invited to attend interviews during upcoming TSC recruitment exercises.

According to the latest TSC Recruitment Merit lists per county at our disposal, only the top five candidates will receive a formal invitation per school to attend the TSC Recruitment interviews scheduled next week.

The shortlists containing top five candidates only have been dispatched to respective schools and received by school heads. The applicants’ shortlist has replaced the traditional merit list owing to the fact that only a handful of the applicants will be allowed to attend the interviews.

Number of TSC Recruitment Vacancies

The Teachers Service Commission is set to recruit an excess of 10,000 teachers in both primary and secondary schools this month. Collection of Shortlisted applicants lists by school heads is underway. In the list seen by the author of the article, only five applicants have been shortlisted. The applicants shortlist has replaced the famous merit list.

 

The list contains the name of the applicants, telephone number and TSC number only. Important details like marks of the candidate, year of graduation and internship marks has been omitted from the list previously know as merit list. The lists seem to compromise transparency as key information on merit has been omitted.

 

In the new recruitment guidelines released by TSC, qualified teachers who have evidence of internship will stand high chances of securing TSC jobs.

 

However, the commission has reduced marks for suitable applicants who will provide evidence for internship. Previously, applicants who produced evidence for internship secured 30 marks. Surprisingly, the commission has now reduced those marks to 15.

 

 

 

It is important to note that teachers who are serving in internship programme will have a head start others. This will automatically give them an upper hand.

 

Here is how internship marks will be awarded:

 

Evidence of internship service

 

Served for three (3) years – 15 marks

 

Served for two (2) years – 10 marks

 

Served for (1) year -5 marks

 

MAXIMUM SCORE – 15 marks

 

Another factor that will increase chances of one to get employed is the quality of certificate. However, tutors teaching subjects combinations like Physics/Chemistry, Biology/Agriculture and Chemistry/Biology are easily absorbed by TSC since they are few.

 

 

Applicants must present original and legible photocopies of the following

 

documents:-

 

National identification cards;

 

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

 

KCPE Certificates;

 

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

 

Diploma/Degree Certificates and official transcripts;

 

 

 

Primary and Secondary Schools leaving certificates