TSC Block C2 Teachers From Becoming Deputy Principals
Recent events in the field of education have highlighted the difficulties experienced by teachers looking to progress their careers under the Teaching Service Commission (TSC). Discussions regarding the state of teacher career development in the nation have erupted in response to the recent decision to deny promotions of C2-level teachers to the position of deputy headteachers. This decision has not only left many instructors dissatisfied, but it has also shown how complicated the promotion standards are.
According to the Career Progression Guidelines (CPG), teachers are required to follow a particular order for job group advances. For instance, in order to qualify for the position of deputy headteacher in job group C4, a senior teacher in job group C2 must first advance to job group C3.
Additionally, before being confirmed in job group C4, a teacher must work for a minimum of three years in job group C3. These rules have come under fire for the possibility of stagnation and a lack of flexibility, even though they are meant to provide a fair and progressive career progression.
The TSC’s increased attention on county openings for promotions has highlighted another issue: a dearth of qualified candidates. The TSC has had trouble getting enough suitable instructors to apply for promotion jobs in spite of extensive postings on multiple media.
The success of the promotion-based localization plan, which focuses promotions on openings within counties, is called into question by this.
Despite recognising the hardship of the situation, TSC Chief Executive Nancy Macharia emphasised the need for more teachers to look for employment options elsewhere. It has also come to light as to why teachers are hesitant to apply for promotions. While some instructors bemoaned the lack of prospects for higher job categories, others expressed worry about being transferred to other counties.
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It is critical to address the issue of teacher satisfaction and morale. Teachers who have spent a lot of time in the same job group frequently feel demotivated. Malava MP Malulu Injendi emphasised the requirement for more stable, pensionable posts to provide teachers hope for their future professional lives. He called for tackling the causes of teacher stagnation while simultaneously advocating for the establishment of strict standards to motivate teachers to apply for promotions.
The TSC, teachers’ unions, and other interested parties should continue to work together to address these issues. It is essential to emphasise the necessity for improved communication, adaptable promotion standards, and alluring advancement incentives.
Collaboration is needed more than ever in order to improve the teacher career track. The educational environment has the ability to improve as debates go on and steps are done, ultimately helping instructors and students across the country.
TSC Block C2 Teachers From Becoming Deputy Principals
