How TSC Breaks Tie During Interviews.
When it comes to teacher recruitment, ties are usually expected. In this case, it is the selected panel’s responsibility to ensure a high level of transparency and accountability when breaking ties.
In the case where applicants have tied at the same aggregate grades, subject-specific grades will be considered as a deciding factor. This ensures a fair and transparent selection process based on all relevant qualifications.
How TSC Resolves Ties During Interviews
When a tie occurs, the following order of priority is used to decide the successful candidates:
- Length of Stay Since Graduation
Applicants with more years since graduation will be given higher priority. - Strength of Academic and Professional Certificates
The qualifications provided by the applicants will also play a significant role in breaking the tie.
It’s important to note that if applicants tie in points for PTE/DPTE Upgrade Certificate, the next consideration will be their KCSE or equivalent aggregate grades. In some cases, if the candidates are still tied, their subject grades may be reviewed.
The selection panel is tasked with vetting each applicant to ensure they meet the criteria outlined in the TSC advertisement for the position. This process is thorough, as the panel assesses qualifications, experience, and the overall eligibility of candidates.
As per the guidelines, candidates who have not been previously employed by the Commission on permanent and pensionable terms are given preference. The TSC also prioritizes applicants from the respective sub-counties or counties, recognizing the importance of local representation in educational staffing.
An applicant’s disability status
The Teacher’s Service Commission (TSC) plays an important role in ensuring that applicants with disabilities (PWD) are also eligible for TSC Internship positions. The commission devised a policy to eliminate discriminatory practices against teachers with special needs, creating a favourable environment for them to secure opportunities in the commission.
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How TSC Determines an Applicant’s Disability.
The teachers’ employer worked with the National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) to identify the nature, type, and degree of disability in a teacher.
The following are the necessary declarations that a special needs teacher must make:
- After registering with the NCPWD, the applicant will be given a certificate of disability, which will be reviewed before acceptance.
- Once registered with the NCPWD, applicants must declare their disability status within the time frame specified by the commission.
Teachers who had never worked for TSC before.
This is also important when breaking the tie. Applicants who have never worked for TSC are always given first priority.
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Complaints (What to do in case of dissatisfaction)
The process of selection is transparent and only a qualified candidate carries the day. However, if one is not satisfied with the recruitment process, there is a laid down mechanism to register your dissatisfaction.
Candidates who are dissatisfied with the whole employment exercise should complain immediately in writing to the TSC county director and a copy sent to TSC headquarters within a period of not more than 7 days after the selection exercise.
TSC county director will analyze such complaints and submit a report to TSC headquarters with necessary recommendations.
The TSC emphasizes the importance of honesty during the application process. Any applicant who fills out the Employment Application Form or accepts an Offer of Employment based on false or misleading information will have their application or offer canceled immediately, without any further reference.
This policy highlights the Commission’s commitment to maintaining integrity and transparency in the recruitment process.
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Recruitment Documentation and Final Selection
After interviews are completed, the names of the applicants, ranked according to their performance, will be submitted to the TSC County Director. This will include the recruitment documents of the successful candidates for each vacancy.
Further, preference will be given to applicants who meet all the criteria, including not having been employed by the Commission before under permanent and pensionable terms and being from the relevant sub-county or county.
How TSC Breaks Tie During Interviews
