TSC Promotion Letter: Teacher Promotion Guidelines and Process

TSC Promotion Letter: Teacher Promotion Guidelines and Process.

In pursuit of advancement within the Teachers Service Commission (TSC), every teacher aims for promotion, which brings augmented allowances, salaries, and additional responsibilities. Upon promotion, teachers receive a letter outlining their new job grade, salary scale, and allowances. The Career Progression Guidelines (CPG), introduced by the TSC in 2017, set forth the academic and professional benchmarks for teacher career progression, establishing a direct link between career advancement, performance, and conduct.

Teacher promotion under these guidelines hinges on several criteria:

1. Presence of funded vacancies within the approved establishment.
2. Attainment of minimum qualifications for each grade.
3. Completion of relevant Teacher Professional Development (TPD) modules.
4. Accumulation of relevant experience.
5. Maintenance of satisfactory performance.

Promotion avenues include common cadre establishment, the Teacher Proficiency Course (TPC), and competitive selection.

1. Common cadre establishment: Teachers in Job Groups J (C1), K (C2), and L (C3) can transition between job groups without a competitive selection process, provided they meet minimum qualifications. This includes a satisfactory performance record over three years and a valid teaching certificate.

2. Teacher Proficiency Course (TPC): This route, targeting non-graduate teachers in Job Groups G (B5) and H (C1), is now obsolete.

3. Competitive selection: Applies to promotion to Job Groups M (C4) and above. Vacancies are advertised periodically, subject to fund availability. Applicants apply through the TSC online portal, with shortlisting conducted by TSC headquarters.

Regional and county selection panels oversee the promotion process. Criteria for promotion consideration include:

• Two years must have elapsed from the date of a guilty verdict following a disciplinary action.
• One year must have passed since the issuance of an administrative warning.

Understanding these criteria and procedures is crucial for teachers aiming for career advancement within the TSC. It ensures eligibility and informs strategic career planning. Sharing this information among peers fosters awareness and preparedness for TSC promotion protocols.

TSC Promotion Letter: Teacher Promotion Guidelines and Process