- Advertisement -
TSC Payrise 2022-2023 to Benefit Six Job Grades/ Groups Only See Why
- Advertisement -
TSC News Latest Today; The teachers’ sole employer has revealed the salary bands affected by the recently announced 2022 TSC Salary increment for teachers.
According to the data produced by TSC, not all teachers employed by the commission will get a salary hike save for six job grades that are yet to hit the ceiling-maximum salaries.
According to the Commission, teachers in grades C4, C5, D1, D2, D3, and D4 will at the end of this month enjoy better salary perks backdated to July 2020.
Unfortunately, grades B5, C1, C2, C3, and D5 will miss out again on this coming pay rise despite being taken for a ride by being awarded the lowest pay rise salary perks. Get a detailed summary of all TSC grades for both primary and secondary teachers below;
Newly Established TSC Grades (Job Groups) for Teachers in Primary and Secondary Schools
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has developed new job grades for teachers under the Career Progression Guidelines (CPG). These grades replace the former job groups that were identified by alphabetical letters A to R.
Each of these grades is attached to a TSC salary scale.
- Advertisement -
THE NEW TEACHERS’ GRADES
| S/NO | CURRENT GRADE | FORMER GRADE | DESIGNATION |
| 1 | C2 | K | Secondary Teacher II |
| 2 | C3 | L | Secondary Teacher I |
| 3 | C4 | NEW GRADE | Deputy Headteacher |
| 4 | C5 | M | Senior Master II |
| 5 | D1 | M & N | Deputy Principal IV & Senior Master II |
| 6 | D2 | N. | Deputy Principal III |
| 7 | D3 | M & N | Principals |
| 8 | D4 | P | Senior Principals |
| 9 | D5 | Q & R | Chief Principals |
The new teachers’ job grades
Here is a summary of the newly established TSC teachers’ job grades;
| S/N | Job group/ grade | Teachers placed in the grade | Qualifications/ Entry to the grade |
| 1 | Grade B5 (T- Scale 5) | Established for Primary Teacher II | This is the entry grade for primary school teachers |
| 2 | Grade C1 (T- Scale 6) | For Secondary Teacher III, Lecturer III, and Primary Teacher I | This is an entry grade for secondary school teachers who are holders of a Diploma in Education. |
| 3 | Grade C2 (T- Scale 7) | For Secondary Teacher II, SNE Teacher II (Primary Schools), Lecturer II, and Senior Teacher II | This is an entry grade for secondary school teachers who are holders of a Bachelor’s Degree in Education or its equivalent. It is also a promotional grade for holders of a Diploma in Education. |
| 4 | Grade C3 (T- Scale 8) | A grade was established for Secondary Teacher I, Lecturer I, SNE Teacher I (Primary Schools), SNE Teacher II (Secondary Schools), and Senior Teacher I | This is a promotional grade for teachers in secondary school. |
| 5 | Grade C4 (T- Scale 9) | Established for Senior Master IV, Senior Lecturer IV, SNE Senior Teacher (Primary Schools), SNE Teacher I (Secondary Schools), and Deputy Head Teacher II | This is a promotional grade for institutional administrators in secondary schools. |
| 6 | Grade C5 (T- Scale 10) | For Deputy Principal IV, Senior Master III, Senior Lecturer III, Head Teacher, Deputy Head Teacher, and Curriculum Support Officer II. | This is a promotional grade for institutional administrators in secondary schools. |
| 7 | Grade D1 (T- Scale 11) | Made up of Senior Master II, Deputy principal III, Senior Head Teacher, Senior Lecturer II, and Curriculum Support Officer I | This is a promotional and an entry grade for Deputy Principals in secondary schools. To get appointed to this promotional grade, one must have served as Senior Master III T-Scale 10 for a minimum period of three (3) years; among other requirements. |
| 8 | Grade D2 (T- Scale 12) | Deputy Principal II and Senior Master I | This is a promotional position for Deputy Principals in secondary schools. One must have served as Deputy Principal III or Senior Master II T-Scale 11 for a minimum period of three (3) years; to get promoted. This is additional to other requirements as outlined by the Commission. |
| 9 | Grade D3 (T- Scale 13) | Principals and Deputy Principal I | This is a promotional grade for Deputy Principals in secondary schools. Among others, the two basic requirements for appointment to this grade are: a teacher must have served as Deputy Principal II or Senior Master I T-Scale 12 for a minimum period of three (3) years and be a holder of a Master’s degree in a relevant area. |
| 10 | Grade D4 (T- Scale 14) | A job group for Senior principals | This is a promotional grade for administrators in secondary schools. Promotion to this grade will be competitive and subject to the availability of vacancies in the establishment. To get an appointment to this grade, a teacher must have served as Principal/Deputy Principal I T-Scale 13 for a minimum period of three (3) years and also be a holder of a Master’s Degree in a relevant area; on top of other conditions as set by the Commission. |
| 11 | Grade D5 (T- Scale 15) | This is the job group for all Chief Principals. | This is the highest grade that can be attained by a secondary school teacher. This is a promotional grade for administrators in secondary schools. Promotion to this grade will be competitive and subject to the availability of vacancies in the establishment. To qualify for appointment to this grade, a teacher must have served as Senior Principal T-Scale 14 for a minimum period of three (3) years and be a holder of a Master’s Degree in a relevant area. |
Get a simplified explanation of these grades below;
Primary School Teachers’ Job Grades
| S/NO. | Category | Designation Title | Grade | T-Scale |
| 1 | Primary Teacher | Primary Teacher II | B5 | 5 |
| 2 | Primary Teacher | Primary Teacher I | C1 | 6 |
| 3 | Senior Teacher | Senior Teacher II | C2 | 7 |
| 4 | Senior Teacher | Senior Teacher I | C3 | 8 |
| 5 | Deputy Head Teacher | Deputy Head Teacher II | C4 | 9 |
| 6 | Deputy Head Teacher | Deputy Head Teacher I | C5 | 10 |
| 7 | Head Teacher | Head Teacher | C5 | 10 |
| 8 | Head Teacher | Senior Head Teacher | D1 | 11 |
- Advertisement -
Kindly take me to C1, av already completed 3yrs after the 1st posting
Hello Anne, you need to fill a TSC promotion form which should be completed by your immediate supervisor that is the principal. The principal will appraise you confidentially then he or she can give you the form so thatyou can post it via G4s. Th e Commission will automatically promote you. Kindly ensure that you fill that form ASAP.