TSC Certification and Employment Delays Worsen Job Crisis for Teachers.
The Teachers’ Service Commission (TSC) is facing criticism as graduate teachers express frustration over prolonged delays in obtaining TSC numbers.
Speaking to the press on Saturday, February 22, they lamented that these delays have left many of them struggling with unemployment. Without these crucial documents, securing teaching positions has become an uphill battle.
In addition to addressing the delays, the teachers urged TSC to revise the current internship duration from one year to a shorter period.
Teachers argued that extended internships place an unnecessary burden on graduates, making it difficult for them to sustain themselves financially.
Some teachers, they reported, have been forced to quit before securing permanent positions due to these hardships.
One graduate teacher emphasized that instead of extending internships for one or two years, the government should provide adequate resources to enable teachers to establish stable careers more quickly.
Appeal for Better Employment and Compensation
The graduate teachers also called on the government to ensure timely employment and provide appropriate remuneration, particularly for those who have attained higher education qualifications.
They stressed that newly trained teachers, having graduated with exposure to the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC), are well-equipped to handle its implementation.
These teachers should be prioritized in employment since many of the currently employed educators struggle to adapt to the new curriculum.
These demands arise barely a month after the government unveiled plans to hire 6,000 additional teachers to facilitate the implementation of CBC.
Speaking to journalists on January 20, Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura outlined the initiative, emphasizing that it was also aimed at preparing for the first-ever Grade 10 class under the Senior Secondary School (SSS) system.
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Mwaura further detailed the government’s ongoing efforts to address teacher shortages and support the CBC transition. So far, 56,000 permanent and pensionable teachers, along with 20,000 interns, have been employed to reinforce the education workforce.
To ensure a seamless implementation of CBC, an additional 6,000 teachers will be hired soon. This move, he noted, reflects the government’s dedication to enhancing education quality through adequate staffing and well-structured teacher recruitment processes.
TSC Certification and Employment Delays Worsen Job Crisis for Teachers
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