The Ministry of Education has not yet released any plan for the reopening of kindergarten and nursery schools. UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific & Cultural Organisation has cautioned governments that the children future generations' development will be affected should they neglect schooling children. 

According to the UNESCO, in the first 2 or 3 years of primary school, learning losses can be disproportionately higher comparable to children in higher grades. 

UNESCO noted that there is about a month remaining for nations whose academic calendar is split between 2 years to reopen while states that have an academic year calendar running for one year are currently reopening schools. 

In the first case, decisions on education delivery policy depend on temporary measures that link the middle of the 2nd semester and the final of the school academic year, while in the 2nd case, new policies for the academic year ahead are formulated in accordance to the decisions
made before the beginning of the academic year. 

These decisions include reduced curriculum implementation;  online and distance education implementation; in-service teacher training implementation on a massive scale; and continual monitoring of performance and students participation. 

Kenya had a total of 28,383 public pre-primary learning institutions by 2019. This is according to the KEBS (Kenya National Bureau of Statistics) data. The information on KEBS records reveals that in the same year, 18,147 private pre-primary institutions existed bringing a total of 46,430 pre-primary institutions in Kenya, both private and public schools. 

In the same year, a total of 1,393,719 boys were enrolled in both pre-primary two (PP2) and pre-primary one (PP1), while 1,344,868 girls joined in PP2 and PP1. 

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has been urging Kenya to re-open learning institutions, warning of a serious future risk of more than 3,000,000 nursery school learners and other students. 

Research shows that a significant number of learners across Africa are suffering from poor nutrition, exploitation, increased exposure to violence, stress, childhood pregnancies among others since the school closure. 

Africa's Regional Director Dr Matshidiso Moeti observed that education paved the way for success for a significant number of African children as well as providing a safer environment for children in different challenging situations.

Education CS George Magoha and his counterpart Health cabinet Secretaries Mutahi Kagwe have challenged the petition seeking to compel them to reopen learning institutions this month. The petition was filed by a parent Joseph Aura. 

Represented by their lawyer Moimbo Momanyi, the two government ministries said that the petitioner should be dismissed due to lack of merit that would guarantee him success. The lawyer noted that the case was not new to courts as it had been tried before when the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) challenged curfew hours in another court. 

Mr Aura was seeking an order from the court to compel the two cabinet secretaries to reopen education learning centres for face-to-face education in Kenya as from September 1st as, for the next school term. 

Further, the parent wants a prohibition of CS Magoha from adversely acting to the better interest of learners in Kenya. Mr Aura argued that in-person learning is better as compared to virtual learning or any other method of learning. 

Lawyer Momanyi argued that the petitioner did not demonstrate that he was likely to suffer from the irreparable damages beyond compensation should the court not issue interim conservatory orders. Further, he argued that the petitioner lacked to demonstrate that the orders he was seeking were of public interest. 

While defending the respondents, the lawyer said that the Health and the Education Cabinet Secretaries formulated health guidelines and safety protocols that will guarantee a safety reopening of learning institutions which indicates that the two Ministries were working together. 

The ministries noted before the court that resumption of learning is not an event as it requires measures that will safeguard health and lives of learners and their guardians, parents and the entire community where schools are located. They added that unplanned reopening of schools will be undermining the set health protocols. 

Public secondary and primary schools are not yet ready for re-opening despite the coronavirus curve going down in the few past days. This is according to the Kenya Secondary School Heads Association (KSSHA)

Speaking yesterday led by KSSHA Chairman Kahi Indimuli, they said that there are a number of considerations that need to be fixed in schools before the resumption of learning in order to guarantee children's safety. 

Mr Kahi Indimuli said it is not possible for public secondary institutions to enhance social distancing in the current situation if learning is to resume calling for a clearcut plan to solve the high population of learners. 

Mr Indimuli noted that it would be good to reopen schools for learners to resume with their learning but only if the Ministry of Education provides a concrete way solution that will enable the secondary school heads to work without falling back. 

The KESHA Chairman maintained that it is not yet time to reopen learning institutions due to several issues that need to be sorted out such as maintaining 1.5-meter social distancing. He added that it is not possible for the schools to achieve that precaution. 

On the issue of face masks for learners, KESHA noted that it was not clear on how it would be implemented adding that they need to tell clearly if the government will give the face masks to children for free or the parents will have to buy the masks. 

Mr Indimuli, however, said that if the government is to provide face masks to children at a free cost, then the Ministry of Education should start the distribution immediately before reopening of schools. 

He added that there is an urgent need for ensuring that schools have water storage facilities and a plan of how schools in places with inadequate water would get access to water in order to keep children safe. 

Education CS Magoha Accused Of Sidelining Lawmakers In Reopening Plans.

Manyatta Member of Parliament (MP) John Muchiri of Embu county has called for a creation of a multi-sectoral team by Education Cabinet Secretary Prof. George Magoha to ensure that all the requirements needed for school safety are met. 

The legislature noted that the Non-Governmental Constituency Development Funds (NG-CDF) is very vital in enhancing infrastructural development adding that it was important for the Cabinet Secretary to involve stakeholders in education infrastructure programs.

He wondered how the education Cabinet Secretary moves in all constituencies in Kenya without money for infrastructure adding that executive direction for members of parliament to submit money to school infrastructural development could be helpful.

The member of parliament noted that neither the cabinet secretary, DC nor the Sub-county Director of Education has money for infrastructure. He faulted CS Magoha for not engaging key education stakeholders in the institutions reopening inspections.

The MP stressed that it is members of parliament who better understands the infrastructure of schools in their constituencies noting that when the state does not work closely with members of parliament communication breakdown will easily occur.

Hon. Muchiri said that more amenities such as classrooms should be provided for social distancing in schools in order to avoid coronavirus spread in learning institutions terming it wrong for Magoha to work alone, warning of many complications results in the cabinet secretary’s way of doing things.

Speaking in Kangaru Boys High School on 6th this month, the lawmaker insisted that it is still earlier for reopening of schools. The lawmakers said that in his constituency alone, no classrooms have been constructed and that NG-CDF is set to help the situation but no official in the Education Ministry nor the cabinet secretary has consulted him for the support.

Heads of schools in Manyatta constituency embraced his statement concurring that more funds are needed for the expansion of classes. The capacity requirement of a class is 25 learners. The heads are now calling for the government to intervene noting that 3 months are remaining before January.

 Board of Management teachers has been suffering for months now since school closure in March, amid Covid-19 pandemic in Kenya. These teachers who have never been paid have been forced to engage in casual works for a living.

Some teachers have turned into Construction workers, quarry miners, hawkers among others. Classrooms have been turned into business centres, offices into bedrooms as some teachers have turned into beggars. 

Over 100 Private schools have shut down completely as others including public schools were forced to terminate contracts with the BOM teachers due to lack of funds. BOM teachers were humbled into nothing. 

But when all this was going on, the Government seemed to see what was going on and decided to become their saviour. President Uhuru announced that 2.2 billion shillings had been set for paying this group of teachers. 
The money was released and then later rumoured to have been reversed back to the treasury. Two weeks down the line nothing seems to happen. 

The Ministry of Education CS Magoha last week announced that the money had been paid to the BOM teachers something that didn't go well with this group of suffering teachers who took their bitter frustration on Twitter bashing on the hashtag #PayBOMteachers. 

Zackary Kinuthia, the Chief Administrative Secretary for Education dug into the matter and announced on 12th August, through a Facebook video that money had been released and that the BOM teachers would be paid by the Friday that followed. 

He added that he had confirmed with the permanent secretary on the matter and noted that the money was indeed released and it was it's the final stage of approval by the exchequer. 

Teachers have so far been joined by various politicians who now calls out the Ministry of Education to come out clear and give justice to teachers. Among those who commented on the issue in support of teachers include Hon. Babu Owino, Education & Research Committee Vice-chair Ngunjiri Wambugu and Dr Boni Khalwale. 

With many corruption cases in the country, teachers are now afraid of this money might find it's own way. They are calling on the government to investigate the matter. 

Schools Could Resume in November if measures Are Met – Magoha

Education CS George Magoha has announced that at least 3 technical and vocational colleges are ready to resume studies in accordance to the Covid-19 protocols while the rest TVET institutions he said were implementing the coronavirus precaution measures very slowly. 

He revealed that a few schools may resume in November and the Education ministry will start training the heads of learning institutions on health protocols tomorrow for readiness to resume studies. The information going round at the Ministry of Education is that schools may be reopened in phases by November 2020, to allow for 4 and class 8 candidates prepare for their national examination. 

According to Professor George Magoha, only the Rift Valley Institute, Nyeri Polytechnic and Eldoret Polytechnic are ready for the resumption of learning. He said they are the only institutions he has visited and found to be compliant with the Covid-19 measures while other 5 learning institutions seem to have improved. 

He revealed that about half of the learning institutions are on a trajectory towards resumption. He, however, expressed his disappointment with how slowly TVET principals were implementing the measures even in the sith week since he started the touring of schools adding that students will sit for the examination once proper things are done. 

He urged institutions to make sure that no one gets into the learnings institution's facilities without hands sanitization and at putting someone in charge of ensuring social distancing is adhered to in dining areas or at least change the dining tables arrangements. 

Training for county, sub-county and regional directors for Education begun on Monday last week. Elyas Abdi, the Education Director-General has been in charge of the virtual training. Officials from the Ministry of Education have been inspecting the training across the country. The training is also meant to include principals of colleges in Kenya. 

More teachers will undergo the training before the end of this month. Training for education officials in Western region begun on three days ago while the Nyanza regional training for the officials will kick off tomorrow. 

According to the Covid-19 protocols, principals and headteachers are mandated to ensure that their institutions have adequate, clean and running water as well as sanitization points. Procurement of water tanks before reopen is needed. It is also their responsibility to ensure social distancing and cleanliness in the institutions.

Learners below 9 years are expected to be escorted by their class teachers every morning from the school entrance and to the exit after school to avoid careless entry of outsiders. 

Co-curricular events such as drama festivals and games will be suspended to avoid overcrowding of students. Only prayer assemblies in classes for prayers and announcements will be allowed. Head of schools is mandated to renovate toilets and washrooms as well as to reduce congestion. 

Every learning institution must form a committee for the Covid-19 response which should include learners, trainees and non-teaching staffs. The committee should not exceed 5 members.

KUPPET secretary-general Akelo Misori has asked the Ministry of Education to release funds to schools to ensure early preparations are done. The funds which were announced by the CS Magoha to have been released are yet to reflect in the accounts of learning institutions. 

The Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers now wants the Ministry of Education to release a circular that indicates how funds will be provided. 

Teachers on Saturday took the stage on Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp and Telegram, demanding their salary payments. The Board of Management teachers started the day with the support of key politicians including Babu Owino among others. 

The Embakasi Member of parliamentary regretted that BOM teachers were languishing in poverty calling for the CS Magoha to consider the case important and urgent. Former Kakamega senator Dr Boni Khalwale also called Education CS to come out clear on this matter of BOM Teachers. 

The Ministry of Education has been promising teachers that they would be paid but no hopes seem to emerge. The BOM teachers have not been paid since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic in Kenya. With bills to pay and families to take care of, this group of teachers have undergone stress and depression.

President Uhuru Kenyatta had promised that money would be disbursed for the payment of teachers. It was then announced by the CS Professor Magoha that that money had been sent to schools only to be rumoured that it had been reversed back to the Ministry.

The Chief Administrative Secretary Mr Zachary Kinuthia later cleared the rumours on his Facebook page saying that the money was not reversed back to the Ministry but it was undergoing the procedural process that is required promising teachers that they would get the money that week but nothing happened. 

With many false and contradicting statements from the ministry of education, it is not clear what the fate of these suffering teachers hold. Depending on the many scandals of money meant for Kenyans being looted, teachers now fear that perhaps a new scandal is looming.

We have heard of teachers being locked out of their houses, some turning offices into bedrooms, family breakups and suicide by some teachers might not be too far related to the difficult moments that they are facing during this period.

Who is fooling who? Teachers are asking.

The news that over 11,500 teachers who will be recruited and employed by the Teacher's Service Commission will only be suited for permanent and pensionable employment after ten years of service has caused a strong argumentation not only among-st teachers but among the Kenyan lawyers and members of Parliament.

The information that was publicly published by teachers employer Teachers Service Commission in which recruitment of over 6,100 secondary school teachers and another 5,474 teachers for primary school has been strongly contested by Kenyan Lawyers as being in violation to the law.

The Teacher giant union, Kenya National Union of Teachers (Knut) yesterday protested that the commission is putting the new teachers on 10-year probation, in violation of employment laws. This means that if the precept is implemented, newly employed teachers will not see any promotion before Sept 2030.

The documentation further states that the recruited candidates will be authenticated on permanent and pensionable terms following successful conclusion of six months’ of service. This seems like a trial period for testing the abilities of newly recruited teachers, whereby the employees are not included in some contractual benefits.

According to many the employers, the time of period serving to observe the capabilities and behaviour of new workers is roughly between 3 and 6 months. Constitutionally and in accordance to the Employment act, Section 42, no probation is supposed to exceed one year. 

It is actually unfair that the same Employer Act empowers employers to end an employee contract on probation period with a notification of just 7 days. The newly introduced  recruitment guidelines law of the 2020/2021, denies newly recruited teachers administrative positions and promotions or even gains that comes with career progression.                                   

Kenya National Union of Teachers Secretary General Hon. Wilson Sossion, called it a serious labour catastrophe that will will lead to serious litigation as it is illegal and amounts to suspension of Article 42 of the Constitution and other industrial laws that that protects teachers in their right to fair labour activities.

Honorable Sossion promised to challenge the recruitment clause in court adding that it is not constitutionally fair for a teacher to get employed today then qualify for pensionable and permanent appointment after ten years of service. The member of parliament noted that the teachers employer can not pretend to be redefining laws by illegally introducing industrial practices to subject teachers from gaining career progression benefits.

Last year Suyianka Lempaa, a Nairobi based lawyer successful sued  the Teachers Service Commission last year on discrimination grounds. The Court led by Judge Hellen Wasilwa ruled out that 45 years age limit clause that was being introduced to teachers was not only discriminatory but unconstitutional.

Mr Lempaa who has also strongly criticized TSC for the 10-year probation clause now says he will head to court to sue the commission's boss Dr. Nancy Macharia foe contempt. The lawyer argues that that the 10-year probation clause was intentionally inserted to avoid obeying last years court ruling. 

Mr Lempaa strongly argues that the clause subjects teachers beyond the stipulated probation period in order to avoid Justice Wasilwa’s ruling.

Crawford International School parents suffered a blow yesterday when the High Court dismissed their opportunity to constrain the state to prepare and serve to the National Assembly a bill to slash school fees for the private institution. 

These parents were seeking an order for Education CS Magoha and the Attorney General Kariuki to come up with arrangements that would guide schools that offers an international curriculum in the country. 

The High Court Justice, Weldon Korir dismissed their case noting that taxpayers money do not go to private learning institutions and therefore private schools should be allowed to charge according to their market situation; demand and supply. He remarked that markets decide their cost of products. 

He appended that the resolution should have been handled by the executive and legislature who have the powers to determine whether private schools fees should be lessened urging those who were against the school to further their matter to the National Assembly for insertion into law. 

The judge heeded that the matter needs more than a judge's determination as it may lead to solemn implications. The case started in a series of occasions when parents, mostly from magnanimous private schools started lamenting of the high online schoolings fee charges.

The judge observed that the claimant failed to satisfy the court with solid reasons as to why Education CS Magoha and the Attorney General should be obliged to formulate that measure. He, however, said that he was not in agreement with Magoha and Kariuki's assertions that the High Court does not have powers for formulating laws on behalf of the executive. 

The judge also commented that the government has the onus of executing concerns in private institutions. The economic liberalisation was formulated in 2011 to enable the state to gain control over important commodities. 

Under the current circumstances, consequently, the Treasury secretary has the mandate of publishing a gazette notice directing the prices of vital goods but in cooperation with stakeholders.

If you have applied the latest TSC vacancies lucky you! If you are still struggling with the TSC website challenges…don't give up but keep trying to meet the deadline for the application. Remember To Check on how to do your application online. If you are still encountering problems kindly CLICK HERE to submit your complaint form to Teachers Service Commission.

WHAT YOU MUST CARRY WITH YOU TO THE INTERVIEW

•  National ID 
• Kenya Certificate Of Primary Education (KCPE)
•  Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE). If you have repeated before don't leave your first attempt behind.
• National Council of Persons with Disability (NCPWD) Card (where applicable);
•  Your University/College degree or diploma certificates.
•  All your official transcripts, NOT PROVISIONAL.
• Leaving Certificates for both your primary school and secondary learning institution.
• NB: Provisional transcript shall not be accepted.
• In a circumstance where names on the presented certificates vary, the candidate will be obligated to present an affidavit.

HOW TEACHERS SERVICE COMMISSION AWARDS POINTS DURING RECRUITMENT EXERCISE.

Degree: Bachelor of Education (BED)

First-class – 35 marks.

Second Class Upper – 30 marks.

Second Class Lower – 25 marks.

Pass – 20 marks.

Degree + Post Graduate Degree or BSC+PGDE

First-class – 35 marks.

Second-Class Upper – 30 marks.

Second Class Lower – 25 marks.

Pass – 20 marks.

Diploma + Dip-Tech Education

Distinction – 25 marks.

Credit – 20 marks.

Pass – 15 marks.

Diploma in Education

Distinction – 25 marks.

Credit – 20 marks.

Pass – 15 marks.

Maximum mark score of 35

EVIDENCE OF INTERNSHIP SERVICE – 10

Marks Awarding for Length of Stay Since Graduation

This might be the most crucial part and the most unique part of the Teachers Service Commission recruitment exercise. The longer you stay, the higher you score.

YEAR  +  SCORE

2012 and before – 50 marks.

2013 – 45 marks.

2014 – 40 marks.

2015 – 35 marks.

2016 – 30 marks.

2017 – 25 marks.

2018 – 20 marks.

2019 – 15 marks.

2020 and after – 10 marks.

MAXIMUM mark record of 50

Marks Awarding for Length of stay since graduation for those earlier employed by TSC

YEAR  +  SCORE

2020 and after – 50 marks.

2019 to 2018 – 45 marks.

2017 to 2016 – 40 marks.

201 to 2014 – 30 marks.

2013 to 2012 – 25 marks.

2011 to 2010 – 20 marks.

2009 to 2008 – 15 marks.

2007 and before – 10 marks.

MAXIMUM SCORE OF 50 MARKS.

NB: For purposes of procuring part B points, year of graduation, (Bachelor of Education Degree or PGDE) whose certification is used to secure part A points of this score sheet defines the year of stay but not a period of enhancement.

Communication and Co-curricular Participation Certificates.

Communication Competence – 2 marks.

Participation in Co-curricular activities – 1 mark.

Students’ exam performance (Exam Record) – 1 mark.

Any Other Special Talent(s) 1 mark.

MAXIMUM SCORE of 5

NB: No candidate should be awarded zero points in this section

SCORESHEET FOR PRIMARY TEACHERS.

Requirements:

1. National Identification card (ID).
2. Certificate of Primary Education/KCPE certificate. First attempt certificate for those who repeated exam.
3. PTE certificate.
4. Secondary and Primary leaving certificates.

The sub-county selection panel shall constitute the following;

1. Sub-County Director – Chairperson.
2. TSC Sub-County Human Resource Officer – Secretary.
3. Zonal Curriculum Support Officer – Members.

P1 Recruitment And Employment Score-Sheet For The Teachers who Have Never Been Employed By The Teachers Service Commission.

A: P1 Proffesional Qualifications

6-14 Points = 40

15-26 Points = 35

27-38 Points = 30

39-52 Points = 25

53-64 Points = 20

Highest score 40

B(i): Length of stay since completion of studies for those who have never been employed by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC).

2008 and before = 40

2009-2010 = 35

2011-2012 = 30

2013-2014 = 25

2015-2016 = 20

2017-2018= 15

2019-2020 = 10

Highest Score = 40

B(ii): Length of stay since completion of studies for teachers previously hired by TSC

2004 and before = 40

2005-2006 = 35

2007-2008 = 30

2009-2010 = 25

2011-2012 = 20

2013-2014 =10

2015 and after = 5

Highest Score = 40

C​​ (i): Age of teachers for those who have never been employed by the TSC.

40-35 = 20

37-39 = 16

34-36 = 12

29-33 = 8

28 and below =4

Score = 20

C(ii): Age of teachers for those previously hired/employed by the Teachers Service Commission.

44 to 45 = 20

40 to 43 = 16

35 to 39 = 12

31 to 34 = 8

30 and below = 4

Highest Score = 20

GRAND TOTAL = 100

Where applicants tie in score, the panel is advised to apply the criteria below in the order given:

• Age of the applicant (44-45 years) with previous teaching experience of three years and had not previously been employed by the Commission.
• Give preference to applicants with the highest grade obtained in Teaching Practice;
• Use quality of the academic KCSE certificates;
• Give preference to applicants who graduated earlier;
• Give preference to applicants who had not been previously employed by the Commission.

P1 teachers with disabilities recruitment and employment.

A. P1 Professional Qualifications

6 to 14 Points = 40

15 to 26 Points = 35

27to 38 Points = 30

39 to 52 Points = 25

53 to 64 Points = 20                                                        

Highest score = 40

B. Length of stay since completion of studies.

2010 and before = 40 

2011-2012 = 35 

2013-2014 = 30 

2015-2016 = 25

2017-2018 = 20

2019-2020 = 15

Maximum Score = 40

C: Age of Applicant

38-45 = 20

33-37 = 16

28-32 = 12

23-27 = 8

22 and below = 4

Maximum Score = 20

GRAND TOTAL = 100

In Case Of A Tie.

In case of a tie, the panel is recommended award the following teachers more marks.

•  Teachers with more years of age (44 – 45 years)
• Applicants with teaching experience 
• Teachers not previously employed by the Teachers Service Commission.
• Teachers with higher Teaching Practice grade.
• Teachers with higher KCSE and KCPE grades.
• Teachers who graduated earlier.

Action To Take In case Of Dissatisfaction.

If you are dissatisfied by the results and you believe that the process has been unfair the commission allows you to raise your complaint immediately by writing to the County Director of the Teachers Service Commission in less than 7 days after the selection process. The TSC County Director will examine such grievances and present a report to TSC headquarters with the required recommendation.

If you have applied the latest TSC vacancies lucky you! If you are still struggling with the TSC website challenges…don't give up but keep trying to meet the deadline for the application. Remember To Check on how to do your application online. If you are still encountering problems kindly CLICK HERE to submit your complaint form to Teachers Service Commission.

WHAT YOU MUST CARRY WITH YOU TO THE INTERVIEW

•  National ID 
• Kenya Certificate Of Primary Education (KCPE)
•  Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE). If you have repeated before don't leave your first attempt behind.
• National Council of Persons with Disability (NCPWD) Card (where applicable);
•  Your University/College degree or diploma certificates.
•  All your official transcripts, NOT PROVISIONAL.
• Leaving Certificates for both your primary school and secondary learning institution.
• NB: Provisional transcript shall not be accepted.
• In a circumstance where names on the presented certificates vary, the candidate will be obligated to present an affidavit.

HOW TEACHERS SERVICE COMMISSION AWARDS POINTS DURING RECRUITMENT EXERCISE.

Degree: Bachelor of Education (BED)

First-class – 35 marks.

Second Class Upper – 30 marks.

Second Class Lower – 25 marks.

Pass – 20 marks.

Degree + Post Graduate Degree or BSC+PGDE

First-class – 35 marks.

Second-Class Upper – 30 marks.

Second Class Lower – 25 marks.

Pass – 20 marks.

Diploma + Dip-Tech Education

Distinction – 25 marks.

Credit – 20 marks.

Pass – 15 marks.

Diploma in Education

Distinction – 25 marks.

Credit – 20 marks.

Pass – 15 marks.

Maximum mark score of 35

EVIDENCE OF INTERNSHIP SERVICE – 10

Marks Awarding for Length of Stay Since Graduation

This might be the most crucial part and the most unique part of the Teachers Service Commission recruitment exercise. The longer you stay, the higher you score.

YEAR  +  SCORE

2012 and before – 50 marks.

2013 – 45 marks.

2014 – 40 marks.

2015 – 35 marks.

2016 – 30 marks.

2017 – 25 marks.

2018 – 20 marks.

2019 – 15 marks.

2020 and after – 10 marks.

MAXIMUM mark record of 50

Marks Awarding for Length of stay since graduation for those earlier employed by TSC

YEAR  +  SCORE

2020 and after – 50 marks.

2019 to 2018 – 45 marks.

2017 to 2016 – 40 marks.

201 to 2014 – 30 marks.

2013 to 2012 – 25 marks.

2011 to 2010 – 20 marks.

2009 to 2008 – 15 marks.

2007 and before – 10 marks.

MAXIMUM SCORE OF 50 MARKS.

NB: For purposes of procuring part B points, year of graduation, (Bachelor of Education Degree or PGDE) whose certification is used to secure part A points of this score sheet defines the year of stay but not a period of enhancement.

Communication and Co-curricular Participation Certificates.

Communication Competence – 2 marks.

Participation in Co-curricular activities – 1 mark.

Students’ exam performance (Exam Record) – 1 mark.

Any Other Special Talent(s) 1 mark.

MAXIMUM SCORE of 5

NB: No candidate should be awarded zero points in this section

SCORESHEET FOR PRIMARY TEACHERS.

Requirements:

1. National Identification card (ID).
2. Certificate of Primary Education/KCPE certificate. First attempt certificate for those who repeated exam.
3. PTE certificate.
4. Secondary and Primary leaving certificates.

The sub-county selection panel shall constitute the following;

1. Sub-County Director – Chairperson.
2. TSC Sub-County Human Resource Officer – Secretary.
3. Zonal Curriculum Support Officer – Members.

P1 Recruitment And Employment Score-Sheet For The Teachers who Have Never Been Employed By The Teachers Service Commission.

A: P1 Proffesional Qualifications

6-14 Points = 40

15-26 Points = 35

27-38 Points = 30

39-52 Points = 25

53-64 Points = 20

Highest score 40

B(i): Length of stay since completion of studies for those who have never been employed by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC).

2008 and before = 40

2009-2010 = 35

2011-2012 = 30

2013-2014 = 25

2015-2016 = 20

2017-2018= 15

2019-2020 = 10

Highest Score = 40

B(ii): Length of stay since completion of studies for teachers previously hired by TSC

2004 and before = 40

2005-2006 = 35

2007-2008 = 30

2009-2010 = 25

2011-2012 = 20

2013-2014 =10

2015 and after = 5

Highest Score = 40

C​​ (i): Age of teachers for those who have never been employed by the TSC.

40-35 = 20

37-39 = 16

34-36 = 12

29-33 = 8

28 and below =4

Score = 20

C(ii): Age of teachers for those previously hired/employed by the Teachers Service Commission.

44 to 45 = 20

40 to 43 = 16

35 to 39 = 12

31 to 34 = 8

30 and below = 4

Highest Score = 20

GRAND TOTAL = 100

Where applicants tie in score, the panel is advised to apply the criteria below in the order given:

• Age of the applicant (44-45 years) with previous teaching experience of three years and had not previously been employed by the Commission.
• Give preference to applicants with the highest grade obtained in Teaching Practice;
• Use quality of the academic KCSE certificates;
• Give preference to applicants who graduated earlier;
• Give preference to applicants who had not been previously employed by the Commission.

P1 teachers with disabilities recruitment and employment.

A. P1 Professional Qualifications

6 to 14 Points = 40

15 to 26 Points = 35

27to 38 Points = 30

39 to 52 Points = 25

53 to 64 Points = 20                                                        

Highest score = 40

B. Length of stay since completion of studies.

2010 and before = 40 

2011-2012 = 35 

2013-2014 = 30 

2015-2016 = 25

2017-2018 = 20

2019-2020 = 15

Maximum Score = 40

C: Age of Applicant

38-45 = 20

33-37 = 16

28-32 = 12

23-27 = 8

22 and below = 4

Maximum Score = 20

GRAND TOTAL = 100

In Case Of A Tie.

In case of a tie, the panel is recommended award the following teachers more marks.

•  Teachers with more years of age (44 – 45 years)
• Applicants with teaching experience 
• Teachers not previously employed by the Teachers Service Commission.
• Teachers with higher Teaching Practice grade.
• Teachers with higher KCSE and KCPE grades.
• Teachers who graduated earlier.

Action To Take In case Of Dissatisfaction.

If you are dissatisfied by the results and you believe that the process has been unfair the commission allows you to raise your complaint immediately by writing to the County Director of the Teachers Service Commission in less than 7 days after the selection process. The TSC County Director will examine such grievances and present a report to TSC headquarters with the required recommendation.