TSC New Appointment Criteria For Deputy Principals, Requirements and Responsibilities

In 2018, the Teachers Service Commission, TSC, developed three promotional grades for Deputy principals of Secondary schools. Guidelines on these two grades are contained in a Career Progression Guidelines Circular of 2018.

The Deputy Principals’ grades are Deputy Principal III (T- Scale 11), Deputy Principal II (T- Scale 12), and Deputy Principal (T- Scale 13).

DEPUTY PRINCIPAL III T-SCALE 11

This is a promotional and an entry grade for Deputy Principals in secondary schools.

The Deputy Principal III will report to the principal. He/she will provide support to the principal of the institution in the development and implementation of education plans, policies, programs, and curriculum activities.

Promotion to this grade will be competitive and subject to the availability of vacancies in the establishment.

REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT TO DEPUTY PRINCIPAL III T-SCALE 11

For appointment to this grade, one must:–

• Have served as Senior Master III T-Scale 10 for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Have obtained a satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal process
• Have successfully undertaken the relevant TPD modules
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution
• Have a Master’s degree in a relevant area
• Have a valid Teaching Certificate
• Meet any other requirement deemed necessary by the Commission.

DEPUTY PRINCIPAL II T-SCALE 12

This is a promotional position for Deputy Principals in secondary schools. The Deputy Principal II will report to the principal.

He/she will provide support to the principal of the institution in the development and implementation of education plans, policies, programs, and curriculum activities. Promotion to this grade will be competitive and subject to the availability of vacancies in the establishment.

REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT TO DEPUTY PRINCIPAL II T-SCALE 12

For appointment to this grade, one must:–

• Have served as Deputy Principal III or Senior Master II T-Scale 11 for a minimum period of three (3) years
• Have obtained a satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal process
• Have successfully undertaken the relevant TPD modules
• Have a valid Teaching Certificate
• Have a Master’s degree in a relevant area
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution
• Meet any other requirement deemed necessary by the Commission.

DEPUTY PRINCIPAL I T-SCALE 13

This is a promotional grade for Deputy Principals in secondary schools. The Deputy Principal II will report to the principal.

He/she will provide support to the principal of the institution in the development and implementation of education plans, policies, programs, and curriculum activities. Promotion to this grade will be competitive and subject to the availability of vacancies in the establishment.

REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT DEPUTY PRINCIPAL I T-SCALE 13

For appointment to this grade, one must:–

• Have served as Deputy Principal II or Senior Master I T-Scale 12 for a minimum period of three (3) years
• Be a holder of a Master’s degree in a relevant area
• Have a satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal process
• Have successfully undertaken the relevant TPD modules
• Have a valid Teaching Certificate
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution
• Meet any other requirement deemed necessary by the Commission.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF DEPUTY PRINCIPAL III, II & I T- SCALES 11, 12 & 13

The duties of a teacher at this level shall be to:–

• prepare lesson plans, lesson notes, timetables, and schemes of work and maintain academic standards in the school to ensure that the syllabus is covered in time for evaluation
• Teach subjects of specialization to impart knowledge, skills, and attitudes to the learner
• Evaluate learners on subjects of specialization and prepare learners for national and other examinations
• Initiate new ideas and programs to ensure improvement in teaching and learning in the subjects of specialization
• Embrace teamwork through collaborative planning and teaching to ensure consistency and improvement in curriculum delivery
• Serve as a role model and maintain learner discipline
• Participate in workshops/seminars/symposiums to share ideas so as to enhance knowledge in subject areas
• Organize remedial actions to support learners with performance gaps
• Conduct and guide new teachers and teacher trainees on their duties, the rules and the culture of the institution
• Ensure proper and optimal utilization of resources allocated for training and learning
• Coordinate preparation and production, of course, materials for curriculum delivery
• Participate and/or conduct research in subjects of specialization
• Coordinate and provide guidance and counseling services to teachers, non-teaching staff, and learners so as to instill norms and values for harmonious coexistence
• Ensure proper discipline is maintained in the institution by the teachers, non-teaching staff, and learners to create a conducive learning environment
• Supervise interpretation and implementation of the curriculum by ensuring teachers prepare schemes of work, lesson plans, and other professional documents
• Ensure internal examination and assessments are carried out
• Ensure implementation of scheduled instructional programs
• Be in charge of stores, requisition, and the proper maintenance of inventories for accountability and optimal utilization
• Assist the Principal in the supervision of teaching and non-teaching staff
• Assist the Principal in the organization and supervision of institutional activities including maintenance of cleanliness and general repairs
• Maintain records of proceedings of meetings and serve as secretary to the staff meetings
• Maintain staff and learners’ records for example learners’ registers, staff attendance, leave management forms, and discipline cases
• Appraise teachers
• Promote positive relations between the institution and stakeholders for instance the local community, parents, and private sector organizations
• Ensure the safety, health, security, and welfare of learners
• Assist the Principal in prudent management of institutional resources
• Chair Heads of Departments’ meetings and Discipline Committees and any other duty as may be assigned.

TSC New Appointment Criteria For Deputy Principals, Requirements and Responsibilities