The Teacher Performance Appraisal and Development (TPAD) portal is a crucial tool for school administrators, especially Head Teachers and Principals, to manage various appraisal functions efficiently.
The TPAD2 portal, specifically designed for these educational leaders, streamlines tasks such as self-appraisal, scheduling lesson observations, conducting appraisal meetings, and countersigning teachers’ appraisals.
Key Functions of the TSC TPAD2 Portal for School Head Teachers and Principals
- Self-Appraisal
School leaders can assess their own performance using the portal, reflecting on their teaching practices and areas for improvement.
- Schedule Lesson Observations
The portal allows Head Teachers to schedule observations of teachers’ lessons, ensuring quality teaching practices are maintained.
- Schedule Appraisal Meetings
Head Teachers can organize meetings with teachers to discuss their performance and set development goals.
- Countersign Teachers’ Appraisals
After reviewing and verifying teachers’ appraisals, Head Teachers can countersign them on the portal.
- Schedule Arbitration Meetings
In cases of disputes or disagreements regarding appraisals, the portal facilitates the scheduling of arbitration meetings.
- Fill in Weekly Attendance
Head Teachers can input and manage weekly attendance records of teachers in the institution.
- View All Teachers’ Appraisals
The portal provides a comprehensive view of all teachers’ appraisals, helping Head Teachers monitor progress and identify areas of concern.
- View Cancelled and Failed Appraisals
Head Teachers can review appraisals that have been cancelled or failed, taking appropriate actions to address issues.
Managing Teachers on TPAD 2
The TPAD2 portal offers several features for managing teachers effectively:
- Adding a BOM Teacher
Head Teachers can easily add Board of Management (BOM) teachers by entering their details into the portal.
- Removing a Teacher
When a teacher leaves the institution, the Head Teacher can remove them from the system by providing a reason and remarks.
- Releasing a Teacher
If a teacher is transferred to another institution or county, the Head Teacher can initiate the release process through the portal.
- Sending Messages
Head Teachers can communicate with individual teachers or all teachers using the messaging feature on the portal.
Adding New Teachers on TPAD 2
Head Teachers can add new teachers to the institution’s database by entering their details and saving them on the portal.
Managing the Institution on TPAD 2
The TPAD2 portal also allows Head Teachers to manage various aspects of the institution:
- Contact Information
Head Teachers can update the institution’s contact details, including mission and vision statements, postal address, phone number, and email address.
- Institution Type
Head Teachers can specify details such as the institution level, type, and participating projects.
- Strategic Objectives
Head Teachers can input the institution’s strategic objectives, including the year or quarter and the target achievement year.
- Demographic Information
Head Teachers can input demographic data, including the number of students and teachers categorized by gender, CBE/Staffing Status, number of streams, and term/quarter.
Updating School Performance on TPAD 2 Portal
Head Teachers can input the institution’s performance data annually, including the mean attained and the year, to track progress and performance trends over time.
In conclusion, the TSC TPAD2 portal is a valuable tool for Head Teachers and Principals to manage teacher appraisal and development effectively.
By utilizing its features, school leaders can ensure the continuous improvement of teaching practices and the overall performance of their institutions.
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