No Promotion for Acting JSS Principals Until New CBA, TSC Clarifies.
The expectation among roughly 20,000 primary school principals for confirmation as Junior School (JSS) Principals has been diminished.
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) clarified that their designation as Junior School Principals affects the terms of service, which will need to be addressed in the next Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) cycle.
While addressing teachers at the Kenya Primary School Headteachers Association (KEPSHA) meeting in Mombasa, TSC CEO Dr. Nancy Macharia explained that the inclusion of these new responsibilities in the job descriptions for JSS management requires collaboration with the Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT).
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She advised the headteachers to engage closely with KNUT to ensure that these responsibilities are accurately represented in the upcoming 2025-2029 CBA.
Dr. Macharia emphasized that if these details are included in the CBA, TSC would support granting these teachers the title of Principal.
Appeal for Support and Compliance
Dr. Macharia called on the National Assembly Committee on Education and Research, chaired by Julius Melly, to back this initiative, ensuring that the new CBA includes these provisions.
She also urged headteachers to promptly submit casualty forms for newly hired teachers to facilitate timely salary payments and avoid delays that cause financial strain.
Special Needs Education (SNE) teachers were encouraged to take advantage of newly advertised promotional positions, with Dr. Macharia highlighting a concern that despite reduced qualification requirements, few SNE teachers apply for promotions.
She further assured teachers that the TSC would post the 20,000 advertised intern positions by January, urging the National Assembly to allocate additional funds to enable further teacher promotions.
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Dr. Macharia praised headteachers for their role in ensuring smooth transitions within schools and for effectively managing the recent Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA).
This acknowledgment underscored their commitment to maintaining a stable school environment amid the recent education reforms.
Promotion and Compensation
The Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) previously advocated for expanding headteachers’ promotional scope from D1 to D5 in the Career Progression Guidelines (CPGs).
Secretary General Collins Oyuu also appealed to TSC for additional compensation, noting the increased workload due to JSS management responsibilities.
No Promotion for Acting JSS Principals Until New CBA, TSC Clarifies.
