TSC TPAD Account Creation — How to Create a New TSC TPAD Account for Self-Evaluation

How To Open TPAD Account — Comprehensive Guide

The Teacher Performance Appraisal and Development (TPAD 2) is a system designed to evaluate teachers’ performance according to the standards set by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC).

Here’s how you can create a new TPAD account:

Step 1

Visit the TPAD 2 portal at https://tpad2.tsc.go.ke/auth/create_account.

Step 2

Fill in the required fields, including your TSC Number, ID Number, Phone Number (in the format 07xxxxxxxx), Email Address, Password, Confirm Password, and Mode of Notification.

Step 3

Click on ‘Create’ to submit your details.

You will receive an SMS token on your phone shortly after.

Step 4

Enter the code received via SMS and click on ‘Verify Token’ to complete the registration process.

Adding Your Bio Data on the New TPAD 2 System

After creating your account, you need to add your level of education and subject combination details.

Follow these steps:

Update your profile by adding your Bio/Institution Information and Contact Information.
Select ‘Subjects Combination’ and add your teaching subjects from the list provided. Click on ‘Submit’ when done.
Click on ‘Level of Education’ to add details such as your KCSE grade, highest level of education, and institution of study. Click ‘Submit’ to save your information.

Roles of Teachers in the New TPAD

Teachers are expected to perform self-appraisals in various areas, create appraisals, and upload data online.

Roles of Principals in the New TPAD

Principals are responsible for inducting new teachers on TPAD, capturing new teachers in TIMS, activating new teachers on TPAD, and removing outgoing teachers.

They also provide oversight in the performance appraisal process, monitor and evaluate the appraisal process, appraise the Deputy Principal, schedule meetings for appraising the Deputy Principal, observe the Deputy Principal, and countersign for all teachers in the school.

Roles of Deputy Principals in the New TPAD

Deputy Principals update lesson attendance, register on a weekly basis, appraise Heads of Departments (HODs) and teachers, schedule meetings for appraising HODs and teachers, observe HODs and teachers, and handle arbitration for teachers.

TPAD Appraisal Process-Steps

The TPAD appraisal process follows these steps:

Development of appraisal calendar
Setting targets
Implementation of targets and gathering of evidence
Self-appraisal based on competencies and standards
Appraisal rating by appraiser based on evidence gathered
Appraisal rating meeting between appraiser and appraisee (question and evidence)
Identification of gaps by appraisee and appraiser
Development and implementation of teacher support and performance development.

NEW TPAD TEACHING STANDARDS

The new TPAD tool includes 5 standards classified into 3 broad categories as follows:

A. THE INSTRUCTIONAL DELIVERY/TEACHING STANDARD This standard assesses:

Professional Knowledge and Practice:
- Mastery of subject content and use of appropriate instructional methods (Wt-3)
- Lesson observation at least once a term (Wt-3)
- Effective utilization of teaching/learning resources (Wt-3)
- Preparation of professional documents based on the current syllabus/designs (Wt-3)
- Identification of learners’ capabilities and learning styles (Wt-3)
- Identification and nurturing of learners’ talents (Wt-3)
- Access, retrieval, and integration of ICT in teaching and learning (Wt-3)
- Conducting learner assessment, feedback, and reporting on learners’ learning (Wt-3)
Comprehensive Learning Environment:
- Creation of a child-friendly school/class environment through planned activities to demonstrate respect, equity, inclusion, and moral values (Wt-3)
- Creation of a stimulating classroom environment (Wt-3)
- Ensuring safety of learners (Wt-3)
- Managing learners’ conduct and behavior (Wt-3)
Teacher Professional Development:
- Preparation of a Self-Professional Development Support Plan (Wt-3)
- Identification of professional gaps (Wt-3)

B. TEACHER CONDUCT AND PROFESSIONALISM STANDARD This standard assesses:

Teacher Conduct & Professionalism:
- Acting in the best interest of the learner and maintaining high standards of ethics and professional requirements within and outside the institution (Wt-6)
- Demonstrating knowledge of the legal requirements in education (Wt-6)
- Compliance with professional requirements in teaching and learning (Wt-6)
- Observing punctuality in lesson attendance, performance of duty, and preparation of professional documents (Wt-6)
- Timely syllabus coverage and meeting deadlines (Wt-6)

C. COMMUNITY PRACTICE STANDARD This standard assesses:

Participation in Professional Learning Community:
- Joining Professional Learning Community (PLC) (Wt-5)
- Collaborating with colleagues and the broader professional learning community to support teaching (Wt-5)
- Collaborating with parents/guardians and other stakeholders (Wt-5)
- Establishing linkages with the community (Wt-5)
- Participating in programs organized in collaboration with other educational bodies: KNEC, MOE, KICD etc. (Wt-5)

S/NO	APPRAISEE	APPRAISER	COUNTER SIGN/CONFIRM
1	Teacher in a Primary School	Deputy Head of Institution or Senior Teacher	Head of Institution
2	Senior Teacher in a Primary School	Deputy Head of Institution	Head of Institution
3	Deputy Head in a Primary School	Head of Institution	Sub County Director
4	Head Teacher of a Primary School	Sub-County Director or CSO	County Director or SCD
5	Tutor, Teacher, or Lecturer in a Post Primary Institution	Head of Department or Deputy Head of Institution	Head of Institution
6	Head of Department in a Post Primary Institution	Deputy Head of Institution	Head of Institution
7	Deputy Head in a Post Primary Institution	Head of Institution	Sub County Director
8	Head of Institution in a Post Primary Institution	Sub-County Director	County Director

FAQs On Opening TSC TPAD Account

1. What is TPAD 2?

TPAD 2 stands for Teacher Performance Appraisal and Development 2.

It is a system designed to evaluate teachers’ performance according to the standards set by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC).

2. How can I create a new TPAD account?

To create a new TPAD account, follow these steps:

Visit the TPAD 2 portal at https://tpad2.tsc.go.ke/auth/create_account.
Fill in the required fields, including your TSC Number, ID Number, Phone Number (in the format 07xxxxxxxx), Email Address, Password, Confirm Password, and Mode of Notification.
Click on ‘Create’ to submit your details.
You will receive an SMS token on your phone shortly after.
Enter the code received via SMS and click on ‘Verify Token’ to complete the registration process.

3. What should I do after creating my TPAD account?

After creating your account, you need to add your level of education and subject combination details.

Follow these steps:

Update your profile by adding your Bio/Institution Information and Contact Information.
Select ‘Subjects Combination’ and add your teaching subjects from the list provided. Click on ‘Submit’ when done.
Click on ‘Level of Education’ to add details such as your KCSE grade, highest level of education, and institution of study. Click ‘Submit’ to save your information.

4. What are the roles of teachers, principals, and deputy principals in the new TPAD system?

Teachers are expected to perform self-appraisals in various areas, create appraisals, and upload data online.

Principals are responsible for inducting new teachers on TPAD, capturing new teachers in TIMS, activating new teachers on TPAD, and removing outgoing teachers.

Deputy Principals update lesson attendance, register on a weekly basis, appraise Heads of Departments (HODs) and teachers, schedule meetings for appraising HODs and teachers, observe HODs and teachers, and handle arbitration for teachers.

5. What is the TPAD appraisal process?

The TPAD appraisal process follows these steps:

Development of appraisal calendar
Setting targets
Implementation of targets and gathering of evidence
Self-appraisal based on competencies and standards
Appraisal rating by appraiser based on evidence gathered
Appraisal rating meeting between appraiser and appraisee (question and evidence)
Identification of gaps by appraisee and appraiser
Development and implementation of teacher support and performance development.

6. What are the new TPAD teaching standards?

The new TPAD tool includes 5 standards classified into 3 broad categories as follows:

Instructional Delivery/Teaching Standard
Teacher Conduct and Professionalism Standard
Community Practice Standard

7. Who should appraise whom in the TPAD system?

The appraisal hierarchy is as follows:

Teacher in a Primary School is appraised by Deputy Head of Institution or Senior Teacher, and countersigned by Head of Institution.
Senior Teacher in a Primary School is appraised by Deputy Head of Institution, and countersigned by Head of Institution.
Deputy Head in a Primary School is appraised by Head of Institution, and countersigned by Sub County Director.
Head Teacher of a Primary School is appraised by Sub-County Director or CSO, and countersigned by County Director or SCD.
Tutor, Teacher, or Lecturer in a Post Primary Institution is appraised by Head of Department or Deputy Head of Institution, and countersigned by Head of Institution.
Head of Department in a Post Primary Institution is appraised by Deputy Head of Institution, and countersigned by Head of Institution.
Deputy Head in a Post Primary Institution is appraised by Head of Institution, and countersigned by Sub County Director.
Head of Institution in a Post Primary Institution is appraised by Sub-County Director, and countersigned by County Director.