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.