TSC’s New Requirements For Senior Teacher II .
TSC’s New Requirements For Senior Teacher II . TSC’s New Requirements for Senior Teacher II
 Introduction to Senior Teacher II (T-Scale 7)
Senior Teacher II (T-Scale 7) is a promotional grade within TSC, marking entry into the administrative cadre. The appointment process is competitive and depends on the availability of advertised vacancies.
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 Key Requirements for Appointment
To qualify for the position of Senior Teacher II, candidates must:
– Have served as a Primary Teacher I (T-Scale 6) for at least three years.
– Receive a satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal field process.
– Successfully complete relevant Teacher Professional Development (TPD) modules.
– Demonstrate supervisory, mentoring, and professional support skills for fellow teachers.
– Possess a valid TSC number (Teaching Certificate).
– Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.
– Fulfill any other criteria deemed necessary by the Commission.
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Duties and Responsibilities
Upon appointment, the Senior Teacher II’s responsibilities include:
– Developing class lesson plans, lesson notes, timetables, and schemes of work.
– Upholding academic standards to ensure timely syllabus coverage for evaluation.
– Teaching specialized subjects to impart knowledge and skills to learners.
– Evaluating learners and preparing them for national and other examinations.
– Introducing new ideas and programs to enhance teaching and learning in specialized subjects.
– Promoting teamwork through collaborative planning and teaching to improve curriculum delivery consistency.
– Acting as a role model and maintaining learner discipline to foster a conducive learning environment.
– Providing guidance and counseling services to instill norms and values among learners.
– Organizing workshops, seminars, and symposiums to share knowledge.
– Implementing remedial actions to support learners with performance gaps.
– Managing school records, including enrollment, teaching resources evaluation records, and attendance registers.
– Coordinating school-based in-service programs to enhance teachers’ capacity in teaching and learning.
– Organizing school-based and zonal subject panels to facilitate knowledge sharing among educators.
 Conclusion
The role of a Senior Teacher II is pivotal in maintaining educational standards and fostering a conducive learning environment. By meeting the stringent requirements and executing diverse responsibilities, these educators play a crucial role in advancing teaching quality and student achievement within Kenya’s education system.
