TSC Kenya Teacher Management Information System [Complete Guide]

TSC TMIS guide
TSC TMIS guide

Managing Teacher Information with the TMIS Returns System in Kenya

In Kenya, the Teacher Management Information System (TMIS) plays a crucial role in managing various aspects of teachers and schools.

One of the key components of TMIS is the TMIS Returns, which involves the submission of important details related to schools, teachers, enrollment, and performance.

Let’s dive into the process of using TMIS Returns and how it streamlines the management of teacher information.

Getting Started with TMIS Returns

To begin the process, users need to access the TMIS Returns platform and click on the ‘Submit Teachers Returns’ option.

This action will open a new window where users can update the following details:

  1. Basic School Details

This includes information such as the school’s location, contact details, sponsorship, status, category, and attendance numbers.

Once updated, users can click on ‘SAVE’ to proceed.

  1. Ordinary Enrollment

Users are required to update the exact number of students in each age category and the number of instruction classes for each form or class.

  1. Teachers Details

To add a teacher to TMIS, users must enter the teacher’s TSC number, which will display the teacher’s ID Number and Names automatically.

Additional details such as mobile phone number, gender, date of birth, nationality, terms of service, appointment dates, qualifications, responsibilities, teaching subjects, department, teaching load, and role are also required.

Finally, clicking on ‘SAVE’ completes the process.

  1. Teachers Special Needs

For teachers with special needs, users can select the teacher from the list and save the special need (e.g., physical, speech, visual).

  1. Teachers on Study Leave

Users can capture data of teachers pursuing studies by selecting a teacher from the list and entering the course pursued, start and end dates, study area, and training mode before clicking on ‘SAVE’.

  1. Subject Enrollment (CBE)

 Users must enter the correct number of students per class, per gender, for all subjects offered and save the information.

  1. Non Full Teaching Load (Due to Illness)

Declaration of teachers with less workload than the recommended TSC’s number of lessons per week can be done by selecting a teacher from the list, choosing the reason for not having a full load, and clicking on ‘SAVE’.

  1. KCPE/KCSE Performance

This involves entering the respective teacher’s mean for all candidate classes subjects taught since 2015.

  1. Utilities

In this section, users can change their password or log out to secure the data uploaded.

Benefits of TMIS Returns

The TMIS Returns system offers several benefits, including:

  • Efficiency

Streamlines the process of updating and managing teacher and school information.

  • Accuracy

Ensures that the information submitted is accurate and up-to-date.

  • Transparency

Provides a transparent system for tracking teacher details, enrollment, and performance.

  • Compliance

Helps schools comply with regulations by ensuring that all required information is submitted.

Conclusion

In conclusion, TMIS Returns is a crucial tool for managing teacher information in Kenya.

By following the steps outlined above, users can easily update and submit important details related to schools, teachers, enrollment, and performance, thereby ensuring efficient and effective management of teacher information.

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