The Common Cadre promotion system’s introduction has greatly aided teachers’ career advancement by streamlining promotions at all educational levels nationwide.
The automatic promotion of C1 teachers to C2 following three years of successful service is one of the system’s most anticipated advantages.
The Common Cadre system, which was created to unify and harmonize the teaching profession, now lays out a clear path for educators to advance based on their experience and skills. Within the framework:
P1 certificate holders start their careers in grade B5, and after three years of service with no infractions, they are immediately advanced to grade C1.
Diploma holders enter the system at grade C1 and are promoted to C2 after three years of satisfactory performance.
Graduate teachers begin at grade C2 and move to C3 following the same three-year guideline.
For diploma teachers currently in grade C1, this means that promotion to grade C2 is guaranteed after the completion of three years of effective and unblemished service. This development has been welcomed by thousands of educators who have long awaited clarity and fairness in the promotion process.
Speaking to a representative of the Teachers Service Commission (TSC), it was confirmed that the commission is actively processing promotions for teachers who meet the criteria. The TSC emphasized that teachers must meet professional standards, maintain good discipline, and demonstrate competency in their teaching responsibilities to benefit from the automatic promotion.
“The new framework is designed to reward commitment and professionalism. Teachers who continue to deliver quality education and meet the set standards should not worry — their progress is assured,” the official stated.
This automatic promotion system not only motivates teachers but also helps retain skilled professionals in the education sector. As implementation continues, the TSC has urged educators to ensure that their records, including performance appraisals and professional development logs, are up to date to avoid delays in the promotion process.
With more teachers set to benefit from the automatic transition from C1 to C2, the education sector is poised for improved morale and enhanced delivery of learning outcomes in classrooms across the country.