TSC TPAD Portal Login Guide: Appraisal, TPD, and Reports.
TPAD stands for Teacher Performance Appraisal and Development. It’s the Teachers Service Commission’s online system for appraising, supervising and developing every TSC-registered teacher, and it’s built on Code of Regulations for Teachers regulation 52(1), which gives TSC the mandate to run an open performance appraisal system to strengthen supervision and monitoring of teaching standards.
The portal is at tpad2.tsc.go.ke, and the direct login page is tpad2.tsc.go.ke/auth/login. This guide walks through logging in, completing self-appraisal, using TPD, checking your reports, and fixing the problems teachers run into most — plus a heads-up on TPAD 3, the next version of the system TSC is currently rolling out.
How to Log In to the TSC TPAD Portal
The TPAD login screen asks for three things:
- TSC Number
- ID Number
- Password
Steps:
- Go to tpad2.tsc.go.ke.
- Click Login. You’ll see role tiles — Teacher/Deputy, Head of Institution, Curriculum Support Officer, Sub-County Director, County Director/County ICT, and Regional Director — but all of them currently lead to the same login form.
- Enter your TSC Number, ID Number and Password.
- Click Login.
On your very first login, your password is your TSC Number, and the system will prompt you to change it before letting you proceed.
If you don’t have an account yet, click First time login? Create account on the login page and fill in your TSC Number, ID Number, phone number, email address and a password of your choice. Note that newly recruited teachers can typically only be added to TPAD by their Head of Institution, and usually only after their first salary payment has gone through.
One thing to know: there’s no public “dashboard” page you can bookmark and open directly — tpad2.tsc.go.ke/teacher/dashboard simply redirects to the login screen if you aren’t authenticated. You always reach your dashboard by logging in first.
What’s on the TPAD Teacher Dashboard
| Menu | What it’s for |
|---|---|
| My Dashboard | Overview of your TPAD account and status |
| Self Appraisals | Self Assessment and Lesson Observation |
| TPD | Teacher Professional Development |
| Appraisal Reports | Your appraisal history and outcomes |
| Standard Progress Reports | Search reports by year and term |
| Teacher Notifications | Incoming/outgoing messages, and creating new notifications |
How to Complete Self-Assessment
- Log in and open the main menu.
- Select Self Appraisals.
- Click Self Assessment.
- Open the appraisal period that applies to you.
- Work through each required section — enter targets, add evidence and rate yourself against the current teaching standards.
- Review everything carefully before submitting.
- Submit. Your appraisal then goes to your Head of Institution (or appraiser) for countersigning before it’s finalised.
Be accurate here — self-assessment scores and evidence feed into your appraisal history, and TSC uses TPAD data when considering teachers for promotion.
Lesson Observation
Lesson Observation sits under Self Appraisals and is where classroom observation records are captured as part of your appraisal evidence.
- Log in, open the menu, select Self Appraisals, then Lesson Observation.
- Review the observation details available for your account.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to complete or confirm the record.
Keep your supporting professional documents — schemes of work, lesson plans, attendance records — up to date, since these form part of the evidence expected for lesson observation and appraisal generally.
TPD: Teacher Professional Development
TPD is more than a menu item — it’s a mandatory, structured continuing-education programme that TSC is actively reshaping in 2026.
Where to find it: log in → TPD → choose TPAD TPD or TPD Modules.
What’s changing: Historically, TPD modules cost teachers KSh 6,000 per module out of pocket, paid to contracted training institutions. TSC has now moved to make TPD free and is tying it to a new five-year practising licence renewal requirement, similar to how licensing works for doctors and lawyers. Under the revised plan:
- TPD becomes a prerequisite for renewing your teaching practising licence.
- Training is delivered mainly online, with some face-to-face sessions, at no cost to teachers.
- TSC is building a dedicated Learning Management System for delivering and tracking the modules.
This is a genuine shift from the older model, so don’t assume older guidance about paying per module still applies — check the TPD section of your account and any TSC circular for the current requirement before enrolling or paying anyone for TPD access.
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Appraisal Reports
- Log in and open Appraisal Reports.
- Choose the report type you need.
- Select the period, where applicable.
- Review the report on screen, and download or print it if that option is available — keep a personal copy for your records.
Standard Progress Reports
This section has a Filter Search — pick a Year and Term, then search.
- Log in and open Standard Progress Reports.
- Open the Year dropdown and choose the correct year.
- Open the Term dropdown and choose the relevant term.
- Click Search.
- Review the report shown.
If nothing appears, double-check the year/term combination first — it’s the most common reason a report seems to be missing.
Teacher Notifications
The Notifications page has three tabs: Incoming, Outgoing, and Create New Notification.
To check messages: log in → Teacher Notifications → Incoming, then open individual notifications as needed.
To send one (where this is enabled for your account): Teacher Notifications → Create New Notification → fill in the details → review → submit.
Using TPAD on a Phone
TPAD works on a mobile browser. If you don’t see the menu, tap the three-line icon to expand it. All the core functions — Self Assessment, Lesson Observation, TPD, TPD Modules, Appraisal Reports, Standard Progress Reports and Teacher Notifications — are accessible from a phone the same way they are on a computer.
Common TPAD Problems and Fixes
Portal won’t open. Confirm you’re on the correct address, tpad2.tsc.go.ke — some older links or third-party pages point to retired URLs. Refresh, check your connection, and try an updated browser.
Login isn’t working. Double-check your TSC Number, ID Number and Password are entered exactly as registered. If you’ve forgotten your password, use Forgot Password? on the login page rather than repeatedly guessing.
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System is slow or unresponsive around deadline time. TPAD sometimes experiences heavy traffic near appraisal deadlines. In August 2026, for example, TSC extended the Term Two TPAD deadline by ten days after technical glitches disrupted the appraisal process nationally, and directed Heads of Institution to clear pending appraisals within the new window. If you hit similar slowdowns close to a deadline, don’t wait until the last day — and watch for an official circular if TSC extends the date.
Can’t find the menu on a phone. Tap the three-line icon at the top of the screen.
Progress report not showing. Recheck the Year and Term selected before searching again — this, not a system fault, is the usual cause.
TPAD vs T-Pay: Don’t Confuse Them
TPAD and T-Pay are separate TSC systems:
- TPAD (tpad2.tsc.go.ke) — appraisal, self-assessment, lesson observation, TPD, and related reporting.
- T-Pay (tpay.tsc.go.ke) — payslips, P9 forms and other payroll services.
If you’re after your payslip, go to T-Pay, not TPAD — they use separate accounts and separate login pages.
Heads-Up: TPAD 3 Is Coming
TSC has confirmed it is developing a successor system, TPAD 3, intended to replace TPAD 2. Based on TSC’s own trials and public statements so far, the expected changes include:
- Four teaching standards instead of five — the current standards are being consolidated.
- Per-subject scoring — teachers handling combined subject areas (for example, within Creative Arts and Sports) would score each learning area separately rather than as one combined subject.
- A new portal address, expected to be portal.tsc.go.ke, replacing tpad2.tsc.go.ke.
- More document uploads — certified academic and professional certificates and lesson-observation forms uploaded directly into the platform.
As of this writing, tpad2.tsc.go.ke remains the live, active TPAD portal — that’s the system teachers should continue using for current appraisals. TSC has not published a confirmed cutover date, and a domain check shows portal.tsc.go.ke currently hosts a separate TSC mail-support system rather than TPAD 3 itself.
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Treat the TPAD 3 timeline as “expected during 2026, not yet confirmed,” and rely on an official TSC circular or in-school briefing from your zonal QASO for the actual switch-over date rather than any third-party date.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the TSC TPAD portal?
It’s TSC’s online system for Teacher Performance Appraisal and Development — appraisal, self-assessment, lesson observation, TPD and related reports.
What login details does TPAD require?
Your TSC Number, ID Number and Password.
Where do I log in?
At tpad2.tsc.go.ke/auth/login.
How do I access Self Assessment?
Log in → Self Appraisals → Self Assessment.
Where is Lesson Observation?
Under Self Appraisals, alongside Self Assessment.
Is TPD still paid?
Not under TSC’s revised plan — TPD is being made free and is now tied to a mandatory five-year teaching licence renewal, replacing the older per-module fee model.
How do I check my progress report?
Standard Progress Reports → select Year and Term → Search.
Is TPAD the same as T-Pay?
No. TPAD covers appraisal and professional development; T-Pay (tpay.tsc.go.ke) covers payslips and P9 forms.
Will the TPAD login change soon?
TSC is rolling out TPAD 3, which is expected to move the portal to a new address and change the scoring structure — but there’s no confirmed public switch-over date yet, so keep using tpad2.tsc.go.ke until TSC announces otherwise.
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Final Word
The TSC TPAD portal at tpad2.tsc.go.ke remains the working system for appraisal, self-assessment, lesson observation, TPD, reports and notifications. Log in with your TSC Number, ID Number and Password, check your dashboard and notifications regularly, keep your professional records current, and watch for official TSC communication about the TPAD 3 transition rather than relying on any single third-party date.
TSC TPAD Portal Login Guide: Appraisal, TPD, and Reports
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