TSC Seeks KES 2 Billion for Teacher Promotions
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) in Kenya is calling on lawmakers to allocate KES 2 billion in the 2023/24 financial year to promote over 12,600 tutors, according to its tabled estimates.
The commission would require KES 2.2 billion to move teachers to new job groups, with KES 1 billion required to promote 4,750 Diploma holder teachers from grade C2 to C3.
An additional KES 600 million is needed to promote 4,595 primary school teachers from grade C1 to C2, while KES 400 million would be used to promote 2,637 graduate teachers from grade C3 to C4, and KES 175 million to promote 652 graduate teachers from grade D3 to D4.
The TSC will promote 11,258 teachers in the common cadre in the current financial year, as long as funds are available.
In addition, 13,717 teachers will be promoted on a competitive basis, and 1,021 teachers will be promoted through affirmative action in ASAL (arid and semi-arid lands) and hardship areas policy.
During a session of the National Assembly Committee on Education, lawmakers questioned why some teachers had not been confirmed after acting in positions for up to five years, and TSC Chief Executive Nancy Macharia said that teachers qualified for appointment as institutional administrators must show interest by applying when the commission advertises the positions.
The policy on the deployment of institutional administrators provides for a clear career progression structure to ensure systematic progression, growth, and professional development for all teachers, Macharia added.
A report by the Kenya Union of Post Primary Education indicates that 6,031 have been holding positions in acting capacity.
The promotion of teachers in public service is based on regulation 73 of the code of regulations for teachers, career progression guidelines, and the policy on the selection and appointment of institutional administrators.
Criteria for promotion include the availability of funds, existence of vacancies in the authorised establishment, merit and ability as reflected in the teacher’s work performance, seniority and experience, annual performance records, and academic and professional qualifications.
The objective is to recognise and reward effort and performance, align teachers for succession management, and motivate employees to perform better in their duties and responsibilities with the aim of improving the quality of teaching and learning.
The TSC will advertise the available slots for interested candidates to apply to ensure transparency and accountability.
TSC Seeks KES 2 Billion for Teacher Promotions
