Are you a senior teacher looking to advance your career?
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) offers opportunities for senior teachers to progress to Senior Teacher I – T-Scale 8.
This promotional grade is for institutional administrators in primary schools.
Here’s a comprehensive guide to understanding the requirements, duties, and responsibilities for this position.
How to Apply
When vacancies arise, they are posted on the TSC website.
The application process is online, and shortlisted candidates are invited for interviews.
To qualify for the Senior Teacher I position, you must meet certain criteria.
Requirements for Appointment
To be appointed as a Senior Teacher I, you must:
- Experience
Have served as a Senior Teacher II T-Scale 7 for a minimum period of three years.
- Performance
Have a satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal process.
- Training
Have successfully undertaken the relevant Teacher Professional Development (TPD) modules.
- Leadership Skills
Demonstrate the ability to supervise, mentor, and provide professional support to other teachers.
- Certification
Hold a valid Teaching Certificate.
- Ethical Standards
Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution, which deals with leadership and integrity.
- Other Criteria
Meet any other requirements the Commission deems necessary.
Duties And Responsibilities For Senior Teachers
The duties of a teacher at this level shall be to:-
- prepare lesson plans, lesson notes, timetables, schemes of work and maintain academic standards in the school to ensure that the syllabus is covered in time for evaluation;
- teach subjects of specialization to impart knowledge, skills and attitudes to learners;
- evaluate learners in subjects of specialization and prepare them for national and other examinations;
- introduce new ideas and programmes for improvement in teaching and learning in subjects of specialisation;
- collect, collate and maintain all school records such as enrolment, teaching and learning resources, evaluation records and attendance registers;
- organise and coordinate school based in-service programmes to upgrade teacher’s knowledge and skills for improved teaching and learning;
- organise school based and zonal subject panels to facilitate sharing of knowledge, innovations and new trends;
- coordinate gender mainstreaming issues for teachers and learners in curricular and co-curricular activities such as sports to ensure gender equity, equitable participation and maximization of potential of teachers and learners;
- ensure discipline in school is maintained and arbitrate any disputes;
- supervise cleanliness of the school compound and ensure the learners are tidy;
- serve as secretary to the school disciplinary committee.
- embrace teamwork through collaborative planning and teaching to ensure consistency and improvement in curriculum delivery;
- serve as a role model and maintain learner discipline to create conducive environment for learning;
- provide guidance and counselling services to the learners and instil norms and values for harmonious co-existence;
- initiate curriculum development process, its implementation and evaluation to ensure it is relevant and achievable in schools;
- interpret the curriculum in all subjects to ensure effective teaching and learning; organise workshops/seminars/symposiums to share ideas and further knowledge in subjects areas;
- engage learners in curricular and co-curricular activities so as to identify, nurture and develop talents; xviii. organize remedial actions to support learners with performance gaps; and
- any other duty as assigned.
Conclusion
Becoming a Senior Teacher I in the TSC is a rewarding opportunity for senior teachers to advance their careers and make a significant impact on the education sector. If you meet the requirements and are ready to take on the responsibilities, consider applying for this position when vacancies are announced.
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