TSC announces new promotion criteria for school heads in 2024.
A thorough grading system has been implemented by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) for the advancement of 19,433 school leadership positions, such as principals and head teachers.
With an emphasis on factors including professional experience, academic credentials, and academic achievement, this approach seeks to guarantee a fair and merit-based selection process.
Knowing this framework is essential if you want to be considered for one of these highly sought-after jobs in 2024.
Candidates receive a maximum score of 100 points after being evaluated on a number of components. Academic credentials, acting experience, grade time, Teacher Performance Appraisal and Development (TPAD) scores, and extracurricular involvement are some of the categories.
Furthermore, data on school performance will be validated by measures like improvement indices and mean scores.
Higher scores are a direct result of improved school performance and greater leadership records within an open structure.
The evaluation process and its respective marks are broken down as follows:
- Academic Qualifications: 20 marks
- Acting Experience: 30 marks
- Time in Current Grade: 20 marks
- TPAD Ratings: 10 marks
- Oral Interview: 13 marks
- Co-Curricular Activities: 5 marks
- Communication Skills: 1 mark
Experience as an acting headteacher or deputy principal can secure up to 30 marks. The breakdown is as follows:
Years of Acting Experience | Marks Awarded |
---|---|
Over 5 years | 30 marks |
3-4 years | 25 marks |
2-3 years | 20 marks |
1 year | 15 marks |
Below 1 year | 10 marks |
Spending longer periods in the same teaching grade contributes to higher scores, distributed as follows:
Years in Current Grade | Marks Awarded |
---|---|
6 years | 20 marks |
4-5 years | 15 marks |
2-3 years | 10 marks |
Performance on the Teacher Performance Appraisal and Development (TPAD) tool is scored as follows:
TPAD Score Range | Marks Awarded |
---|---|
81% and above | 10 marks |
61-80% | 8 marks |
Age influences scoring, rewarding experienced candidates. Points are distributed as follows:
Age Bracket (Years) | Marks Awarded |
---|---|
55+ | 15 marks |
50-54 | 12 marks |
45-49 | 9 marks |
40-44 | 6 marks |
Below 40 | 3 marks |
Contributions to co-curricular activities, such as coaching sports or organizing debates, are recognized with up to 5 marks. Higher-level involvements (regional or national) score better in this area
Communication skills are allocated 1 mark, serving as a potential tiebreaker in close cases. The oral interview holds greater weight, offering 13 marks for demonstrating professional knowledge and effective articulation during the assessment.
Strong school performance in KCSE or KCPE exams can earn up to 6 marks. The TSC also values measurable improvements made in overall school outcomes.
Academic Performance (KCSE/KCPE Results) | Marks Awarded |
---|---|
Good results | 6 marks |
How to Apply
Teachers interested in these promotions must apply through the TSC’s online portal. Manual submissions are not accepted, ensuring efficiency and clarity throughout the process.
Applications are expected to follow the guidelines set out by the commission.
TSC’s effort to improve school leadership is clear through this selection process. Teachers with proven leadership, strong academic records, and a commitment to enhancing school outcomes have a golden opportunity to rise through the ranks.
Pay close attention to details like TPAD scores, acting experience, and co-curricular contributions to present your best profile.
As you prepare for this new chapter, remember that each score component matters. With the right preparation, your chance of securing a leadership role is significantly improved. Good luck!
TSC announces new promotion criteria for school heads in 2024.
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