TSC to Prioritize Promotions For Teachers Aged 45 And Above

Teacher Promotions: Age Priority.

Teacher Promotions: Age Priority.Promotion Opportunities for Teachers Over 45 Years.

Introduction

Teachers aged forty-five and above in both primary and post-primary schools have a heightened likelihood of advancing to the next job tier, according to Nancy Macharia, head of the Teachers Service Commission (TSC). Results from promotion interviews, overseen by Macharia, are set to be released this week, with successful candidates receiving their promotion letters shortly thereafter.

 Age as a Decisive Factor in Promotions

Analysis of TSC scoresheets reveals a notable trend: older teachers, particularly those aged forty-five and above, have achieved higher scores and are thus poised to receive promotion letters imminently. Notably, in the scoring criteria for primary and post-primary school teacher interviews, individuals aged 45 to 49 years were awarded a significant advantage of nine marks due to their age, placing them well ahead of their younger counterparts.

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 Primary Teachers:

1. Acting Capacity: Teachers in acting roles are assessed based on their length of service in the role, with longer tenures yielding higher scores.

2. Length of Stay in Current Grade: The duration spent in the current grade is a crucial factor, with incremental marks awarded for each additional year.

3. TPAD Ratings:Performance evaluations through the Teacher Performance Appraisal and Development (TPAD) system significantly influence scores, with higher ratings correlating to increased marks.

4. Age: Age brackets determine the allocation of marks, with older teachers garnering higher scores.

5. Oral Questions: Assessment includes oral questioning, contributing to the overall score.

6. Co-curricular Involvement: Participation in co-curricular activities at various levels—national, regional, county, and sub-county—impacts the final score.

7. KCSE Performance: Performance in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations for the years 2020, 2021, and 2022 is factored into the assessment.

8. Communication Skills: Proficiency in communication earns additional marks.

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 Post-Primary Teachers:

1. Acting Capacity:Acting roles, such as Deputy Principal or Principal, are evaluated based on tenure, with longer durations yielding higher scores.

2. Length of Stay in Current Grade: Similar to primary teachers, the length of time spent in the current grade influences the score.

3. TPAD Ratings:Performance evaluations via the TPAD system are crucial in determining promotion scores.

4. Age: Age brackets dictate the allocation of marks, with older teachers receiving higher scores.

5. Oral Questions:Oral assessment contributes to the overall score.

6. Co-curricular Involvement: Involvement in co-curricular activities is factored into the assessment.

7. KCSE Performance:Performance in KCSE examinations for the specified years affects the final score.

8. Communication Skills:Proficiency in communication is considered in the evaluation process.

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Conclusion

As the TSC prepares to announce promotion results, it is evident that age, along with various other criteria, plays a significant role in determining a teacher’s advancement prospects. The emphasis on performance, tenure, and involvement in extracurricular activities underscores the holistic approach taken by the commission in recognizing and rewarding excellence among educators.Teacher Promotions: Age Priority.