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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TSC Teacher Recruitment and Selection
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.