The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) will now subject the first draft of the teacher Career Progression Guidelines (CPG) to public participation to ensure it captures the views of teachers across the country.
This was announced by the Commission’s acting Chief Executive Officer Evaleen Mitei when she appeared before the National Assembly Committee to update the members on the progress of the new draft implementation.
She noted that the new career progression guidelines entails professional journey of teachers, from entry level roles in primary education to senior administrative positions such as Chief Principal.
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It also includes curriculum support officers who are vital link between the TSC headquarters and the school level.
“The new guidelines aim to break promotion deadlocks by emphasizing competency-based job descriptions, automatic promotions for lower grades (C1-C3), and distinct career paths for classroom teachers versus administrators.” Mitei noted
She added that key changes include a proposed 3-year automatic promotion cycle and reduced job grades to address stagnation.
TSC indicated that the move signals a deliberate shift away from a framework that has, for years, drawn criticism from teachers and unions who argue that it has contributed to prolonged career stagnation across the teaching service.
Among other concerns is the scoring system used during interviews, which critics argue tends to favour teachers in extra-county and national schools institutions that often post higher student performance.
By Obegi Malack
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