TSC official answers to questions on teacher recruitment, transfers, promotions and staffing
Here are official Teachers Service Commission (TSC) responses to questions on teacher recruitment, transfers, promotions and staffing.
Question: Why have i not been promoted despite attending several interviews ?
Answer:
- Inadequate budgetary promotion.
- Lack of adequate preparation for interviews by teachers.
Question: Why has my transfer request not been granted despite several applications ?
Answer:
- Lack of replacement/ vacancy.
- Not completed the 5 year mandatory rule since employment.
Question: Why was I demoted from headship ?
Answer:
- Adverse repots (Financial etc)
- Poor performance (Curriculum implementation & Supervision)
Question: Why was i not posted to an institution of my choice after study leave or discipline case ?
Answer:
- Postings are done for equitable distribution of teachers.
- Lack of vacancy.
Question: Why was my appeal to alternative stations not granted ?
Answer:
- Postings are done for equitable distribution of teachers.
- Lack of vacancy.
Question: Why was our institution not allocated any slots for recruitment ?
Answer:
Question: Is TSC considering teachers with disabilities on the 5% affirmative action ?
Answer:
They have to apply and attend interviews. They are given preference where there is a tie between to applicants.
Question: Why are teachers with below C plain being left out yet they have completed university training ?
Answer:
Question: What must a newly recruited teacher submit during employment?
Answer: If your TSC job application is successful, then you will be required to submit the following documents to the Secretary, Board of Management (who is the Principal):
- Duly signed application for employment letter;
- Duly signed commitment letter to serve in the school for a minimum period of five (5) years and three (3) years in the case of North Eastern region;
- Original and copies of the following: –
- National Identity card (both sides);
- NCPWD card (where applicable);
- 2 passport size photographs:
- Certificates and testimonials; KCPE, KCSE, ‘A’ Level, Diploma, Degree etc;
- Official Academic transcripts;
- Certificate of Registration as a teacher
- KRA PIN certificate:
- Bank Plate;
- Duly filled pay point particulars’ form;
- NHIF Card;
- Primary and secondary school leaving certificates and other testimonials;
- Evidence of service as a teacher intern (where applicable)
- Acknowledgement of receipt of application for employment;
- Evidence of separation from the Commission for those previously employed by TSC.
Question: What are the latest TSC recruitment guidelines for teachers?
Answer: Check here; TSC teachers latest recruitment guidelines, marking schemes and score-sheets (Secondary and primary)
Question: Can I get the latest TSC Scoring guide/ Marking Scheme for teacher recruitment?
Answer: Sure. Here it is; The latest TSC Scoring Guide/ Interview Marking Scheme.
Question: Can I get the latest TSC new recruitment guidelines for teachers in PDF free download?
Answer: Yes. Download it here.
Question: How do I apply for a TSC teacher transfer online?
Answer: To apply for your transfer, online, follow the simple steps below;
- Go to TSC website (www.tsc.go.ke) and click online services and select Teacher Transfer. See more information, here; How to apply for a TSC teacher transfer online; Step by step guide
Question: How do I answer the questions asked during TSC interviews?
Answer: TSC latest promotion interviews marking scheme and Questions
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Quick TSC links
TSC Job Application and Promotion Status
TPAD- Teacher Performance Appraisal
Declaration of Income, Assets and Liabilities
Application for Duplicate Certificate of Registration
TSC Links
TSC Teachers Online
Access adverts, entry/exit returns and teacher registration services
Update Profile
Update biodata and additional documents
TSC TPAD
Access Teacher Perfomance, Appraisal & Development
Pension Status
View pension claims that have been delivered to the Treasury
T-PAY
Access payslips, P9 for tax returns and 3rd party services
TSC FAQs
Get answers to recurrent questions about general HR issues
TSC Teacher Recruitment and Selection
TSC Determination of a discipline case
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C1 teachers who had C and therefore can not get chance in JSS should be promoted because they spent what they ought to have used in development to pay fee because these was a government ‘s initiative and for suy those who were Lucky to be promoted are very far.Majority of these teachers are moving home empty handed.
Why is the category of primary teacher 1 left out during the promotions and yet most of these teachers have been in this job group for too long.