In a bid to enhance transparency and fairness in teacher recruitment for secondary schools, the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has introduced a revamped scoring system and score sheet.
This guide provides a comprehensive overview of the TSC JSS (Junior Secondary School) Score Sheet, outlining the criteria used during teacher recruitment interviews.
Scoring Areas and Maximum Scores
Academic and Professional Qualifications (Part A)
Applicants’ academic and professional qualifications play a crucial role in the scoring process.
The score sheet categorizes qualifications into two main sections:
- Bachelor’s Degree (BED) Holders:
- First Class: 40 points
- Second Class: 35 points
- Pass: 30 points
- Alternative Qualifications (BA + PGDE or BSC + PGDE):
- First Class: 40 points
- Second Class: 35 points
- Pass: 30 points
Diploma and Diploma in Education (Part A-II)
For those with a Diploma, the scoring is as follows:
- Distinction: 35 points
- Credit: 30 points
- Pass: 25 points
Evidence of Internship Service (Part B)
Candidates are awarded points based on their internship service duration:
- Three years of service: 15 points
- Two years of service: 10 points
- Currently serving the first year of internship: 5 points
Length of Stay Since Qualifying (Part C)
The length of stay since qualifying as a teacher is categorized by years:
- 2015 and before: 40 points
- 2016: 35 points
- 2017: 30 points
- 2018: 25 points
- 2019: 20 points
- 2020: 15 points
- 2021: 10 points
- 2022: 5 points
Communication Ability (Part D)
This section evaluates communication skills, presentation abilities, knowledge of current trends in the education sector, and special talents. No candidate is to score zero in this section. The maximum score for this part is 5 points.
Grand Total and Certification
The grand total of the TSC JSS Score Sheet is 100 points. It’s essential to note that the information entered on the score sheet should be certified by the Principal/Secretary BOM and the Chairperson BOM.
Scoring for Teachers with Disabilities
Similar to the general scoring guide, teachers with disabilities follow the same criteria with an emphasis on fairness and inclusivity. The length of stay is determined by the year of completion of professional training, and candidates should not score zero in the communication ability section.
Grade Point Average (GPA) Grading System (Appendix I-c)
The TSC JSS Score Sheet incorporates a Grade Point Average (GPA) grading system to further refine the assessment process. The GPA is categorized as follows:
- 3.7 – 4.00: First Class
- Marks: 81 – 100
- 3.0 – 3.6: Upper Second
- Marks: 71 – 80
- 2.3 – 2.9: Lower Second
- Marks: 61 – 70
- 1.7 – 2.2: Pass
- Marks: 51 – 60
- 0 – 1.6: Fail
- Marks: 50 and below
TSC new marking scheme, score sheet for teacher recruitment – secondary schools
The Teachers Service Commission, TSC, has released a new teacher recruitment score sheet and marking scheme. The scoring criteria will be used during teacher recruitment interviews.
SELECTION SCORE GUIDE FOR TEACHERS – POST PRIMARY INSTITUTIONS
Applicants should be awarded marks during the selection in accordance with the areas specified below.
APPLICANT’S NAMEQUALIFICATIONTSC No.
| SCORING AREAS | MAXIMUM SCORE | ACTUAL SCORE | AVERAGE SCORE BY THE PANEL | |
| A (I) | Academic and Professional qualifications Bachelors of Education (BED) Degree (i) First Class (ii) Second Class ——————– (iii) Pass OR Bachelor of Arts (BA) Degree + PGDE or Bachelor of Science (BSC) + PGDE (i) First Class (ii) Second Class ———————- (iii) Pass MAXIMUM SCORE | |||
| 40 | ||||
| 35 | ||||
| 30 | ||||
| 40 | ||||
| 35 | ||||
| 30 | ||||
| 40 | ||||
| (II) | Diploma + Dip. Tech. Education | |||
| (i) Distinction | 35 | |||
| (ii) Credit | 30 | |||
| (iii) Pass | 25 | |||
| OR | ||||
| Diploma in Education | ||||
| (i) Distinction————————– | 35 | |||
| (ii) Credit | 30 | |||
| (iii) Pass | 25 | |||
| MAXIMUM SCORE | 35 | |||
| B | Evidence of internship service | |||
| Served for three (3) years—————————— | 15 | |||
| Served for two (2) years——————————– | 10 | |||
| Currently serving the first year of internship—— | 05 | |||
| MAXIMUM SCORE | 15 |
| C | Length of stay since qualifying as a teacher i. 2015 and before ——————————- ii. 2016 iii. 2017 iv. 2018 v. 2019 vi. 2020 vii. 2021 viii. 2022 MAXIMUM SCORE | 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 05 40 |
N.B: For purposes of scoring part C, year of completion of professional training (BED or PGDE) whose certificate is used to score part A of this score sheet determines the length of stay but not year of enhancement.
| (D) (i) Communication ability a) Communication skills—————————– b) Presentation (ii) Knowledge of current trends in Education Sector (iii) Special talents (Leadership awards and acknowledgement) NB: No candidate should score zero in this section MAXIMUM SCORE | 1 1 2 1 5 | ||
| GRAND TOTAL | 100 |
We certify that the information entered above is correct to the best of our knowledge.
Sign Sign
(Principal/Secretary BOM) (Chairperson BOM)
Name Name
Date Date
APPENDIX 1 (b)
| SCORING AREAS | MAXIMUM SCORE | ACTUAL SCORE | AVERAGE SCORE BY THE PANEL | |
| A I. | Academic and Professional qualifications | |||
| Degree (BED) | ||||
| (i) First Class & Second Class ———————– | 40 | |||
| (ii) Pass | 35 | |||
| OR | ||||
| Degree BA + PGDE or BSC + PGDE (i) First Class & Second Class———————- (ii) Pass | 40 35 | |||
| MAXIMUM SCORE | 40 | |||
| II | OR | |||
| Diploma + Dip. Tech. Education | ||||
| (i) Distinction & Credit——————————– | 35 | |||
| (ii) Pass | 35 | |||
| OR | ||||
| Diploma in Education | 35 | |||
| (i) Distinction & Credit——————————– | 30 | |||
| (ii) Pass | ||||
| MAXIMUM SCORE | 35 | |||
| B | Evidence of internship service | |||
| Served for three (3) years—————————– | 15 | |||
| Served for two (2) years——————————- | 10 | |||
| Currently serving the first year of internship—- | 05 | |||
| MAXIMUM SCORE | 15 | |||
| C | Length of stay since qualifying as a teacher i. 2017 and before ——————————- ii. 2018 iii. 2019 and after ———————————- MAXIMUM SCORE | 40 | ||
| 35 | ||||
| 30 | ||||
| 40 |
SELECTION SCORE GUIDE FOR TEACHERS WITH DISABILITIES – POST PRIMARY INSTITUTIONS
NB: For purposes of scoring part C, year of completion of professional training (BED or PGDE) whose certificate is used to score part A of this score sheet determines the length of stay but not year of enhancement.
| (D) (i) Communication ability c) Communication skills —————————— d) Presentation (ii) Knowledge of current trends in Education Sector (iii) Special talents (Leadership awards and acknowledgement) NB: No candidate should score zero in this section MAXIMUM SCORE | 1 1 2 1 5 | ||
| GRAND TOTAL | 100 |
We confirm that the information entered above is correct to the best of our knowledge.
Sign Sign:
(Principal/Secretary BOM) (Chairperson BOM)
Name Name:
Date Date:
APPENDIX I (c)
GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA) GRADING SYSTEM
| S/NO. | GPA | CLASS | MARKS |
| 1 | 3.7 – 4.00 | First Class | 81 – 100 |
| 2 | 3.0 – 3.6 | Upper Second | 71 – 80 |
| 3 | 2.3 – 2.9 | Lower Second | 61 – 70 |
| 4 | 1.7 – 2.2 | Pass | 51 – 60 |
| 5 | 0 – 1.6 | Fail | 50 and below |
Conclusion
Understanding the TSC JSS Score Sheet is pivotal for prospective teachers seeking recruitment in secondary schools.
This transparent and structured scoring system ensures that candidates are assessed fairly, and the certification process adds an extra layer of authenticity to the selection process.
Aspiring educators are encouraged to familiarize themselves with this scoring guide to maximize their chances in the competitive field of teacher recruitment.
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