Are you a teacher or lecturer looking to take the next step in your career?
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has established clear guidelines for promotion, ensuring that opportunities are available to those who meet the necessary criteria.
Here’s what you need to know about TSC vacancies for promotion:
Conditions for Promotion
Under the TSC Career Guidelines, promotion is subject to several conditions:
- Existence of funded vacancies in the approved establishment.
- Minimum qualifications per grade.
- Completion of relevant Teacher Professional Development (TPD) modules.
- Relevant experience.
- Satisfactory performance.
Grading Structure
The Commission has established a new grading structure for the teaching service, elongating job scales from ten to eleven grades based on the relative worth of each job.
The grades established for each category of institutions are as follows:
- Eight grades for primary school teachers.
- Ten grades for secondary school teachers.
- Six grades for teachers at CEMASTEA.
- Eight grades for teachers in TVET institutions.
- Seven grades for teachers in Teacher Training Colleges (TTC).
- Eight grades for teachers in Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE).
- Special Needs Education Institutions (SNE):
- SNE Primary – five grades.
- SNE Secondary – eight grades.
- SNE TVET – eight grades.
GRADING STRUCTURE
| TABLE 1 – JOB TITLES AND SCALES | |||
| S/No. | TITLES | GRADE | T- SCALE |
| 1. | Chief Principal | D5 | T-Scale 15 |
| 2. | Senior Principal | D4 | T-Scale 14 |
| 3. | Principal | D3 | T-Scale 13 |
| Deputy Principal I | |||
| 4. | Deputy Principal II | D2 | T-Scale 12 |
| Senior Master I | |||
| Senior Lecturer I | |||
| 5. | Senior Master II | D1 | T-Scale 11 |
| Deputy Principal III | |||
| Senior Head teacher | |||
| Senior Lecturer II | |||
| Curriculum Support Officer I | |||
| 6. | C5 | T-Scale 10 | |
| Senior Master III | |||
| Senior Lecturer III | |||
| Head teacher | |||
| Deputy Head teacher I | |||
| Curriculum Support Officer II | |||
| 7. | Senior Lecturer IV | C4 | T-Scale 9 |
| Senior Master IV | |||
| SNE Senior Teacher – Primary | |||
| SNE Teacher I – Secondary | |||
| Deputy Head teacher II | |||
| 8. | Secondary Teacher I | C3 | T-Scale 8 |
| Lecturer I | |||
| SNE Teacher I – Primary | |||
| SNE Teacher II – Secondary | |||
| Senior Teacher I | |||
| 9. | Secondary Teacher II | C2 | T-Scale 7 |
| SNE Teacher II – Primary | |||
| Lecturer II | |||
| Senior Teacher II | |||
| 10. | Secondary Teacher III | C1 | T-Scale 6 |
| Lecturer III | |||
| Primary Teacher I | |||
| 11. | Primary Teacher II | B5 | T-Scale 5 |
Qualifications for Promotion
To qualify for promotion to the next grade, a teacher must:
- Have served in the current grade for a minimum period of three years.
- Have a satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal process.
- Have successfully undertaken the relevant TPD modules.
- Have a valid Teaching Certificate.
- Have demonstrated mastery of classroom management.
- Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
- Meet any other requirement deemed necessary by the Commission.
How to Prepare
TSC vacancies for promotion are announced on the TSC website.
To ensure you don’t miss out on these opportunities, regularly check the website for updates and prepare accordingly.
Be sure to have all your qualifications and documentation in order to apply promptly when vacancies are announced.
In conclusion, advancing your teaching career through TSC vacancies for promotion requires careful planning and preparation.
By meeting the necessary criteria and staying informed about vacancies, you can take the next step towards achieving your career goals in the teaching profession.
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Mr. Weldon Kosgei, a dedicated educator with the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) in Kenya, brings years of experience and a deep love for education to his role at TSCNewsToday.co.ke. He provides insightful and timely updates on TSC policies, educational trends, and best practices, making his articles valuable resources for educators and administrators. Mr. Kosgei’s commitment to enhancing education shines through in his writing, connecting and inspiring the teaching community across Kenya.
