TSC teacher interns given an upper hand  in the 2021 Teachers’ Replacement Marking Scheme/ score sheet; Check out the new 2021 TSC  recruitment parameters 

TSC teacher interns given an upper hand  in the 2021 Teachers’ Replacement Marking Scheme/ score sheet; Check out the new 2021 TSC  recruitment parameters 

The Teachers Service Commission, TSC, has released a new marking scheme/ score sheet to be used during the upcoming 2021 TSC replacements.

2021 TSC REPLACEMENT MARKING SCHEME 

SCORE SHEET FOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS TEACHERS RECRUITMENT February 2021

A). AWARDING OF MARKS BASED ON ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Teachers are awarded marks, here, depending on the strength of their academic papers. If you have a better qualification, you will definitely score more marks, here. The maximum score for this part is 35 percent.

HOW MARKS ARE AWARDED FOR TEACHERS WITH BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (BED) DEGREE

Scoring areas and Maximum score

BED Degree First Class Honors 35

BED Degree Second Class Upper 30

BED Degree Second Class Lower 25

BED Degree Pass 20

HOW MARKS ARE AWARDED FOR TEACHERS WITH BACHELOR OF ARTS (BA) PLUS PGDE OR BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (BSC) PLUS PGDE

Scoring areas and Maximum score

First Class Honors 35

Second Class Upper 30

Second Class Lower 25

Pass 20

HOW MARKS ARE AWARDED FOR TEACHERS WITH DIPLOMA PLUS DIPLOMA IN TECHNICAL EDUCATION

Scoring areas and  Maximum score

Distinction 25

Credit 20

Pass 15

HOW MARKS ARE AWARDED FOR TEACHERS WITH DIPLOMA IN EDUCATION

Scoring areas and Maximum score

Distinction 25

Credit 20

Pass 15

B). AWARDING OF MARKS BASED ON LENGTH OF STAY SINCE QUALIFYING AS A TEACHER

The marking scheme in this area favours those teachers who have stayed at home for longer periods since qualifying as a teacher. The maximum score for this area is 50 percent.

The year of completion of professional training (BED or PGDE) whose certificate is used for scoring in part A of the score sheet determines the length of stay but not the year of enhancement.

AWARDING MARKS BASED ON THE LENGTH OF STAY SINCE QUALIFYING AS A TEACHER FOR THOSE WHO HAVE NEVER BEEN EMPLOYED BY TSC

Length of Stay and Maximum Score

2012 and before 50

2013 – 45

2014 – 40

2015 – 35

2016 – 30

2017-  25
2018 – 20
2019-  15
2020 and after 10

Maximum Score – 50

AWARDING MARKS BASED ON THE LENGTH OF STAY SINCE EXITING FROM SERVICE FOR THOSE PREVIOUSLY EMPLOYED BY TSC

Length of Stay Maximum Score
2020 and after 50

2019-2018  45

2017-2016  40

2015-2014  30

2013-2012  25

2011-2010  20
2009-2008  15
2007 and before  10

Maximum Score 50

C). AWARDING OF MARKS BASED ON COMMUNICATION AND OTHER ABILITIES

This section is very important as many candidates tie on parts A and B. This part, therefore, is used to break ties. You must be well versed with TSC and current affairs apart from having a clear understanding of your teaching areas.

You, at the same time, must have certified co-curricular certificates to ensure you scoop the maximum 5 marks in this section. Please note that no candidate should score zero in this area.

Scoring area and Maximum Score

Communication skills 1 mk

Presentation 1mk

Participation in Co-curricular activities while teaching 1 mk

Students’ academic performance 1 mk

Special talents 1 mk

Maximum Score 5

E). Teachers who have served as interns, before, are awarded an extra 10 marks provided they show evidence of internship service.