Allowances For Teachers — Types and Specific Allowances Per Job Group
Unlock the door to a wealth of information regarding Teachers Service Commission (TSC) allowances in Kenya.
This comprehensive guide covers a multitude of allowances that TSC teachers receive, shedding light on the criteria, benefits, and application processes.
TSC Remunerative Allowances
1. House Allowance
Monthly payment based on job grade and workstation.
Four regions classified by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (Nairobi, Former Major Municipalities, Other Former Municipalities, and Other Areas).
2. Hardship Allowance
Monthly allowance for teachers in insecure or harsh climatic conditions.
Amount varies according to job grade.
3. Commuter Allowance
Monthly payment based on the teacher’s job group.
Essential for teachers commuting to work regularly.
4. Leave Allowance
Yearly allowance paid in January.
Amount determined by the teacher’s grade.
Allowances Paid on Application
a. Responsibility Allowance
Applicable to headteachers, deputy headteachers, and senior teachers in Job Group K and below.
Recognizes additional responsibilities in leadership roles.
b. Special Duty Allowance
Payable to teachers below Job Group M in administrative posts in arid and semi-arid lands.
Recognizes the challenges of working in specific environments.
c. Reader’s Allowance
For visually impaired teachers engaging a reader.
Fixed rate determined by the commission.
d. Interpreters Allowance
Payable to deaf teachers engaging interpreters during study leave.
e. Special School Allowance
For teachers in special needs education deployed to special schools or units.
f. Transfer Allowance
For teachers transferred by the Commission.
Equivalent to one month’s basic pay.
Reimbursable Expenses
I. Travelling Expenses
Eligible circumstances include interdiction revocation, interview attendance, first posting outside the home district, and retirement travel.
II. Quota Per Diem
Daily subsistence allowance for teachers on official assignments.
Application required at least 14 days before traveling.
Conclusion
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