Teachers Service Commission (TSC) is set to promote 6043 suitable applicants to fill positions of deputy headteachers and head teachers as per the career professional guidelines (CPG).
This move comes after the Labour and Employment Relations Court made a ruling that clearly stated how teachers’ promotions will be carried.
“TSC will undertake promotions in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Code of Regulations for Teachers and the schemes of service with respect to all unionisable tutors,” Judge Byram Ongaya ruled on July 13 this year.
The ruling also opened the door for 50,000, other tutors who have gained higher academic qualifications to be promoted to a higher grade. TSC had pushed during the hearing of the case for promotions to be based only on performance and availability of vacancies. The case had been filled by the Kenya National Union of Teachers (Knut).
The commission seeks to promote a total of 2310 teachers to head teachers under grade C5 (T-Scale 10) while 3733 other suitable applicants will be promoted to deputy head teachers II under grade C4 (T- Scale 9).
How to apply for advertised 6043 positions of headteachers and deputy headteachers
Shortlisted candidates will be required to present the following documents during interviews:
- Certificate of good conduct
- Clearance certificate from Higher Education Loans Board(HELB)
- Clearance application from EACC
- Clearance certificate from Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
- KRA Tax Compliance Certificate
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Interested candidates who meet the required qualifications should make their application online through TSC website www.teachersonline.go.ke so as to be received on or before 10th September, 2019.
The commission has advised applicants to refer TSC website www.teacheronline.go.ke to get detailed information on the job Description, Requirements for appointment, and Duties and Responsibilities.
APPOINTMENT OF HEAD TEACHER (T SCALE 10)
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Head Teacher is the head of the school and the lead educator. He/she is responsible for the provision of leadership in implementation of the curriculum, educational policies and programs. He/she also leads in the development and implementation of the school’s strategy, work plans, budgets, and supervises the operations of the school.
REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT
To qualify for appointment to the grade of Head Teacher, a teacher must:-
- Be serving under career progression guidelines
- Have served as Deputy Head Teacherfor a minimum period of three (3) years;
- Be currently serving as Deputy Head Teacher II TSC Scale 9;
- Be in possession of a Bachelor of Education degree or its equivalent;
- Have satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal;
- Meet the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution;
- Havedemonstrated ability to supervise, mentor and provide professional supportto other teachers and;
- Meet any other requirement the Commission may deem necessary.
APPOINTMENT OF DEPUTY HEAD TEACHER II (T SCALE 9)
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Deputy Head Teacher II will be answerable to the Head Teacher for the development and implementation of the curriculum, education policies and programs. In the absence of the Head Teacher, the Deputy Head Teacher will be in-charge of the institution.
REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT
To qualify for appointment to the grade of Deputy Head Teacher II, a teacher must:-
- Be serving under career progression guidelines
- Have served as Senior Teacher for a minimum period of three (3) years;
- Be currently serving as Senior Teacher I T- Scale 8;
- Be in possession of a Bachelor of Education degree or its equivalent;
- Have satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal;
- Have demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor and provide professional support to other teachers;
- Meet the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution; and
- Meet any other requirement the Commission may deem necessary.