TSC Grading System for Teachers: Roles and Job Titles

TSC Grading System for Teachers: Roles and Job Titles

Teachers hired by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) play an important role in defining a country’s future, and the new grading system categorizes them according to job titles and wage scale.

Here is a detailed overview of the numerous job titles and wage scales for Kenyan teachers, as well as their responsibilities and compensation for each job group.

TSC (Grade D5; T-Scale 15), the Chief Principal: Responsible for overseeing an institution’s overall operations.

TSC (Grade D4-T-Scale 14), the senior principal: The second-in-command after the Chief Principal and oversees large schools or institutions.

Principal under TSC (Grade D3, T-Scale 13):
Most school principals hold this position, which is responsible for both academic and administrative leadership.

Deputy Principal I under TSC (Grade D3-T-Scale 13): Assist the Principal in numerous capacities and oversee academic departments.

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Deputy Principal II under TSC (Grade D2; T-Scale 12): Supports the Principal and Deputy Principal I with school management and discipline.

Senior Master I or Senior Lecturer I under TSC (Grade D1 – T-Scale 11) is a high-ranking academic position responsible for curriculum development and instruction.

Senior Master II under TSC (Grade C5 – T-Scale 10): Focuses on curriculum development, teaching, and administrative activities.

TSC (Grade C4 – T-Scale 9) – Senior Master III, Senior Lecturer III, Head Teacher, Deputy Head Teacher I, and Curriculum Support Officer II under:
This category includes a wide range of educators and administrators, whose responsibilities range from teaching to school management.

Secondary Teacher I, Lecturer I, or SNE Teacher I; Primary Under TSC (Grade C3 – T-Scale 8):
Teachers teach at many levels, including special needs education (SNE) teachers.

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Secondary Teacher II, SNE Teacher II, Primary Lecturer II, or Senior Teacher II (Grade C2 T-Scale 7): Teachers with diverse positions who work in classrooms and higher education institutions.

Secondary Teacher III, Primary Teacher I, and Primary Teacher II Under TSC (Grade C1, T-Scale 6):
Entry-level roles for educators, notably primary instructors who work with young kids. Secondary instructors often cover a variety of disciplines.

During the presentation of the Presidential Working Party on Education Reform’s Interim Report at State House, President Ruto and Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua emphasized the importance of teaching in Kenya’s educational system.

TSC Grading System for Teachers: Roles and Job Titles

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