TSC Principal Salary Update .
TSC Principal Salary Update . TSC Principal Salary Update: Understanding Pay and Benefits.
Introduction
Teachers employed by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) are provided with salaries and benefits to incentivize their dedication to teaching.
Understanding Pay Scale and Benefits
Educators need to grasp their salary structure, benefits, and potential deductions from their earnings.
Salaries and Benefits for Principals and Deputy Principals
In this article, we will delve into the salaries and benefits of principals and deputy principals under job group D3, T-Scale 13, within the TSC.
Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for 2021–2025
On August 28, 2023, the Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET), the Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT), and the Kenya Union of Special Needs Education Teachers (KUSNET) reached an agreement with the TSC, amending the 2021–2025 CBA.
This agreement marked progress in addressing the ongoing efforts to increase teacher salaries, thereby averting potential strike actions.
Impact on Principals and Deputy Principals
The adjustment of the pay scale for principals and deputy principals in job group D3 represented a significant development.
Simple Conversions of Salaries
The basic salaries for principals and deputy principals have undergone substantial changes, as illustrated in the table below:
These educators now receive increased basic pay in addition to allowances, enhancing their overall compensation.
Allowances Provided by TSC
TSC offers allowances based on grades, with D3 being the most prevalent.
Hardship Allowances
These allowances are provided to educators working in challenging environments, such as unstable locations. Principals and deputies in these areas receive a compensation of Ksh 31,500.
Commuter Allowance
Teachers receive this allowance to cover transportation expenses between their homes and schools. This incentivizes punctuality and dedication to their duties. Principals and deputies in Grade D3 are entitled to Ksh 10,000.
Disability Allowance
This allowance is accessible to educators working with special needs students or in special schools, provided they have completed special education training. Teachers in job group D3 are eligible for a monthly payment of Ksh 20,000 in recognition of their dedication to students with special needs.