TSC Confirms Full Salary .
TSC Confirms Full Salary . TSC Confirms Full Salary: Relief for JSS Teachers
Long-Awaited Confirmation
After the National Assembly’s decision to grant Junior Secondary School (JSS) teachers permanent and pensionable terms, there’s finally relief for these educators. Initially hired as interns in January 2023, JSS teachers can now exhale as the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) confirms their transition to permanent roles, effective July 1st, 2024.
Anticipated Transition
The anticipation for permanent and pensionable terms prompted JSS teacher interns to engage in street demonstrations, advocating for their rights. Contrary to their expectations of confirmation in January 2025, recent developments align with past correspondences between President William Ruto and the TSC.
Allocation of Resources
Julius Melly, chair of the education committee, disclosed that the Budget and Appropriations Committee allocated Sh8.3 billion to facilitate the hiring of these instructors. Emphasizing the need for expedited hiring procedures, Melly underscores the importance of utilizing allocated resources effectively at the onset of the next fiscal year.
Implementation Plan
TSC’s plan includes the conversion of 26,000 intern instructors to permanent and pensionable terms between July 2024 and January 2025. This initiative aims to address disruptions in teaching and learning processes observed in several junior secondary schools due to the interns’ demand for permanent and pensionable terms.
Legal Implications
Amidst these developments, some intern teachers received show-cause letters following their absence from classes. Citing a court order released on April 17, which favored JSS interns for confirmation jobs before August 1, tensions regarding fair employment practices continue. Judge Bryrum Ongaya asserts that TSC’s actions violate the interns’ right to a fair employment environment, considering their qualifications as licensed instructors.
In summary, the confirmation of full salaries for JSS teachers marks a significant milestone in their professional journey, signaling stability and recognition of their contributions to the education sector. As the transition unfolds, legal implications and procedural concerns underscore the need for transparent and equitable employment practices within the education system.
