Reasons Contributing To Teachers Discontentment Regarding TSC Promotions

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Introduction:

After much anticipation, the results of the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) promotion interviews have finally been unveiled . This results were released and posted on the TSC website this week. However, many teachers express dissatisfaction with the outcomes, hoping for a shift towards a merit-based reward system.

Age as a Decisive Factor:

The results indicate that age played a significant role in the promotions.It particularly favored those above forty-five (45) years. This has raised concerns among experts who view promoting personnel based on age as a backward policy that could negatively impact teachers’ morale.

Merit Over Age:

Critics argue for a shift towards recognizing teachers with a proven track record. They also  emphasize on performance in both academic and co-curricular activities, irrespective of age. They advocate for administrative positions to be reserved for teachers excelling in all aspects of their profession. Rather than solely determined by age.

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Leadership Implications:

There is apprehension that promoting teachers based on age might lead to a lack of essential leadership qualities in schools such as drive and passion, potentially affecting overall school performance nationwide. Considering that poor school performance leads to community dissatisfaction, this is a significant concern.

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Conclusion:

There is a growing call for a future framework where teachers are rewarded based on the quality of service they offer to Kenyan schools, rather than solely on length of service and age. This underscores the need for the Teachers Service Commission to reassess its approach to recognizing and rewarding teachers in promotions, emphasizing merit and the impact of their contributions to the education sector. Therefore, teachers across Kenya are urging the TSC to provide details on how it selected teachers for promotions across the country.Teachers Unhappy With TSC Promotions.