TSC to Begin Promotion Interviews for High School Teachers on Monday.
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) is set to commence promotion interviews for post-primary school teachers on Monday, January 27, 2025. This follows the recent conclusion of interviews for primary school teachers, which took place from January 13 to January 23, 2025.
TSC had advertised 25,288 promotion slots, distributed between primary and post-primary school teachers. Initial advertisements in November 2024 offered 5,690 slots for school administrators, while an additional 19,943 slots were announced in December 2024 for teachers in job groups C1 to D3.
- Primary Schools: 16,109 positions
- Post-Primary Institutions: 9,179 positions
This year’s promotions attracted 189,000 applications, with 96,640 primary school teachers and 44,043 post-primary school teachers shortlisted. Compared to previous years, fewer questions were asked during interviews, as panels focused on verifying teachers’ documents.
Key Details of the Scoresheet
The promotion scoresheet emphasized factors such as age, academic qualifications, length of stay in the current grade, and Teacher Performance Appraisal and Development (TPAD) ratings. Below is a breakdown of the scoring criteria:
Age-Based Marks
| Age Group | Marks |
|---|---|
| 55+ years | 30 |
| 50-54 years | 26 |
| 45-49 years | 22 |
| 40-44 years | 18 |
| 30-39 years | 14 |
Academic Qualification
| Qualification | Marks |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 5 |
| Degree | 3 |
| Diploma | 1 |
Length of Stay in Current Grade
| Years in Grade | Marks |
|---|---|
| 7 years and above | 50 |
| 6 years | 40 |
| 5 years | 30 |
| 4 years | 20 |
| 3 years | 10 |
TPAD Ratings
| Rating Range | Marks |
|---|---|
| 81+ | 10 |
| 61-80 | 8 |
| 41-60 | 6 |
| 21-40 | 4 |
| 1-20 | 2 |
Other Considerations
Teachers presenting all required documents were awarded one additional mark for presentation.
Required Documents
Documents for Promotion Interviews
- Original Identity Card (ID)
- Academic certificates (KCSE, PTE, Diploma, and Degree)
- Appointment letter to the current grade
- Latest payslip
- Last promotional letter
- Letter assigning responsibility (e.g., Head of Institution/Deputy Head of Institution)
- TPAD reports (2021, 2022, 2023)
- Other relevant testimonials
Documents to Submit After Promotion
- Valid Certificate of Good Conduct (DCI)
- Clearance Certificate (HELB)
- Tax Compliance Certificate (KRA)
- Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
- Clearance Certificate from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
List of Promotion Vacancies
| Category | Scale | Grade | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Principal (Regular) | T-Scale 15 | D5 | 44 |
| Senior Principal (Regular) | T-Scale 14 | D4 | 126 |
| Principal (Regular) | T-Scale 13 | D3 | 652 |
| Deputy Principal II (Secondary) | T-Scale 12 | D2 | 786 |
| Deputy Principal III (Regular) | T-Scale 11 | D1 | 1,408 |
| Senior Master III (Regular) | T-Scale 10 | C5 | 1,987 |
| Deputy Head Teacher II | T-Scale 9 | C4 | 3,653 |
| Senior Teacher I (Regular) | T-Scale 8 | C3 | 4,703 |
| Senior Teacher II (Regular) | T-Scale 7 | C2 | 1,364 |
Successful candidates will receive promotion letters and be posted to schools with vacancies. They must submit the five Chapter Six clearance documents as required under the Constitution’s leadership and integrity guidelines. Those not selected will receive regret letters and can apply in future cycles.
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With the looming retirement of numerous teachers by June and August 2025, TSC aims to fill gaps left by retiring Heads of Institutions and their deputies. The government allocated KES 1 billion to facilitate these promotions.
In an interview, a TSC representative expressed optimism about the promotion exercise, stating it would alleviate staff shortages. One teacher shared their experience, acknowledging the fairness of the new interview format and expressing hope for improved opportunities.
TSC to Begin Promotion Interviews for High School Teachers on Monday.
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