New TSC Senior Principal Salary In Kenya

SENIOR PRINCIPALS (T- Scale 14)

Senior Principals head County Schools with over 540 students. These Principals earn a monthly perk of Sh118,242 and 121,890.

Senior principal falls under job group P and grade D4.

SENIOR PRINCIPAL T-SCALE 14 

This is a promotional grade for administrators in secondary schools. The Senior  Principal is the lead educator and accounting officer and is responsible for the  operational management of the institution. He/she is also responsible for the  development and implementation of education plans, policies, programmes and  curriculum activities of the institution.  

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Promotion to this grade will be competitive and subject to availability of vacancies  in the establishment. 

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REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT

To qualify for appointment to this grade, a teacher must:-

1. have served as Principal/Deputy Principal I T-Scale 13 for a minimum period  of three (3) years;
2. be a holder of Master’s Degree in a relevant area; 
3. have a satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal and/or Performance Contracting process;
4. have demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor and provide professional  support to other teachers;  
5. have successfully undertaken the relevant (TPD) modules; 
6. have a valid Teaching Certificate; 
7. meet the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution; and  viii. meet any other requirements deemed necessary by the Commission.

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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF PRINCIPAL, SENIOR PRINCIPAL T-SCALES 14

The duties of a teacher at this level shall be to:- 

1. 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;  
2. teach the subjects of specialization to impart knowledge, skills and attitudes  to learners; 
3. evaluate learners on subjects of specialisation and prepare them for national  and other examinations;
4. coordinate and provide guidance and counselling services to the teachers, non teaching staff and learners and instil norms and values for harmonious co existence;  
5. ensure proper discipline is maintained in the school by the teachers, non teaching staff and learners to create a conducive learning environment; 
6.  supervise the interpretation and implementation of the curriculum and ensure teachers prepare schemes of work, lesson plans and other professional  documents;
7. ensure that the necessary instructional materials are sourced, availed and  utilised by teachers and learners to support the curriculum implementation;
8.  oversee the requisition of stores and the proper maintenance of inventories to  achieve accountability and optimal utilisation;
9. promote harmonious relations and linkages between the school and  stakeholders for instance the local community, parents and private sector  organisations;
10. introduce new ideas and programmes to ensure improvement in teaching and  learning in the subjects of specialisation;  
11. embrace teamwork through collaborative planning and teaching to ensure  consistency and improvement in curriculum delivery; 
12. serve as a role model and maintain learner discipline;
13. interpret the curriculum in the school to ensure effective teaching and  learning;
14. oversee the organization of workshops/seminars/symposiums to share ideas  to enhance performance;
15. oversee implementation of remedial actions to support learners with  performance gaps; 
16. ensure health, safety and security of learners;
17. oversee prudent management of institutional resources;
18. ensure that learners are adequately prepared, registered and presented for the  national and other examinations;
19. coordinate identification of an appropriate curriculum for the school to  provide more opportunities for learners in the optional subjects offered in the  curriculum;
20. interpret and implement policy decisions on training, recruitment and  deployment of non-teaching staff in compliance with relevant laws and  regulations; 
21. promote the welfare of all staff and learners within the school for motivation,  personal and professional growth;
22. manage issues of succession in the school;
23. serve as the accounting officer of the institution and ensure prudent utilisation  of financial resources in the school;
24. maintain the school’s physical facilities and upgrade the same on a regular  basis;
25. oversee procurement of goods and services, maintain all inventories and  ensure availability of the necessary facilities and items;
26. organize staff, Board of Management and parents meetings;  xxvii. facilitate access and retention of learners in the school;
27. serve as Secretary and advisor to the Board of Management;  xxix. participate in coordination of institutional and national examinations;  xxx. induct and mentor staff to promote professionalism and integrity in the  institution; and
28. any other duty as may be assigned.