Are you a teacher aspiring for a common cadre promotion within the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) in Kenya?
Completing the TSC promotion form online is a crucial step in this process, and we’ve got you covered with a comprehensive guide.
Understanding Common Cadre Promotions
TSC initiates common cadre promotions for teachers who have completed three years in the entry grade.
The promotion encompasses various teaching service grades as outlined in the Teachers’ Career Guidelines by the Commission:
Primary Teachers Education Certificate holders: Primary Teacher II T-Scale 5 — Job group B1.
Teachers in this category are initially placed in job group B1 and are automatically promoted to job group C1 after three years of satisfactory service.
Diploma holders: Secondary Teacher III / Lecturer III T-Scale 6 — Job group C1.
Teachers with a diploma are initially placed in job group C1 and are automatically promoted to job group C2 after three years of satisfactory service.
Bachelor of Education or its equivalent holders: Secondary Teacher II/Lecturer II T-Scale 7 — Job group C2
Teachers with a B.Ed or its equivalent are initially placed in job group C2 and are automatically promoted to job group C3 after three years of satisfactory service.
The Promotion Form: Key Details and Steps
To qualify for common cadre promotion, teachers must fill the ‘Performance Report on a Teacher for Assessment on Suitability for Promotion/Appointment to the Next Grade’ form. Here’s a breakdown of the essential details to be filled:
- Teacher’s Name
- TSC Number
- Current Grade/Job Group
- Appointment Date
- Institution (School Name)
- Department (e.g., Humanities, Sciences)
- Duties of Present Position (e.g., classroom teacher, class teacher, internally appointed HOD or HOS)
Head of Institution’s Report
The head of the institution provides a report on the teacher covering areas such as knowledge of the job, performance, ability to coach students, participation in co-curricular activities, acceptance of responsibilities, general conduct, and suitability for promotion.
Submission Process
Once the form is duly filled, it is submitted to the TSC headquarters for further action.
Conclusion: Advancing Your Teaching Career
The TSC promotion form is an integral part of the common cadre promotion process.
By following these steps and ensuring all details are accurately filled, teachers can navigate the online application process seamlessly and position themselves for career advancement within the TSC.
To fill the TSC promotion form online, teachers need to provide essential details, including their name, TSC number, current grade, appointment date, and details about their current teaching institution and duties.
The form, titled ‘Performance Report on a Teacher for Assessment on Suitability for Promotion/Appointment to the Next Grade,’ requires input from both the teacher and the head of the institution.
Once completed, the form is submitted to the TSC headquarters for further processing.
This form is a crucial step for teachers seeking common cadre promotions after completing the mandatory three years in the entry grade.
Download the TSC promotion form below.
FAQs: Completing the TSC Promotion Form for Common Cadre Promotions
Q: What is a common cadre promotion in TSC?
A: Common cadre promotions are initiated by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) for teachers who have completed three years in the entry grade.
These promotions encompass various teaching service grades as outlined in the Teachers’ Career Guidelines.
Q: What positions are included in common cadre promotions?
A: Common cadre promotions include positions such as Primary Teacher II, Secondary Teacher III / Lecturer III, and Secondary Teacher II / Lecturer II, among others, within Job Group C2 and below.
Q: What is the TSC promotion form for common cadre promotions?
A: The ‘Performance Report on a Teacher for Assessment on Suitability for Promotion/Appointment to the Next Grade’ form is used for common cadre promotions.
It requires input from both the teacher and the head of the institution.
Q: What information is required in the TSC promotion form?
A: The form requires essential details such as the teacher’s name, TSC number, current grade, appointment date, details about the current teaching institution, and duties of the present position.
Q: How is the form submitted?
A: Once the form is duly filled, it is submitted to the TSC headquarters for further processing.
Q: What is the role of the head of the institution in the promotion process?
A: The head of the institution provides a report on the teacher covering areas such as knowledge of the job, performance, ability to coach students, participation in co-curricular activities, acceptance of responsibilities, general conduct, and suitability for promotion.
Q: What are the benefits of completing the TSC promotion form?
A: By completing the form accurately and ensuring all details are filled, teachers can position themselves for career advancement within the TSC, as the form is a crucial step for common cadre promotions after completing the mandatory three years in the entry grade.
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