TSC To Promote C4 Deputies To Headteacher Positions. The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has decided to promote experienced deputy headteachers and principals to the position of Heads of Institutions (HOI) nationwide.
This decision was made in response to a large number of vacancies left by teacher retirements.
To fill these vacancies, the TSC has directed County Directors to gather information on deputy headteachers who have worked for at least eight years.
The information will be provided in the form of an Excel template, which will expedite the process of identifying candidates who meet the requirements for promotion.
The urgency of this initiative is highlighted by the fact that over 400,000 teachers retired in June, many of whom were headteachers.
Additionally, December 2023 saw 2,400 headteachers retire, consequently leaving numerous positions unfilled.
Therefore, this surge in retirements has created an immediate need for new leadership in schools.
Planned Promotions for 2024-2025
In response to the growing demand for new leaders, the TSC has announced plans to promote 12,000 teachers in the 2024-2025 financial year.
Of these, 9,000 positions will be filled in primary schools, and 3,000 will be allocated to secondary schools. This initiative aims to ensure that schools maintain strong leadership despite the recent retirements.
TSC To Promote C4 Deputies To Headteacher Positions
Primary Schools: 9,000 positions
Secondary Schools: 3,000 positions
Curriculum Support Officers (CSOs) have been tasked with providing additional details on C4 deputy headteachers in primary schools. This information is essential for temporarily filling leadership gaps in schools until permanent appointments are made. Deputies will be assigned to schools within sub-counties where vacancies exist.
Last September, the TSC announced 35,505 promotion vacancies, including 1,049 positions for promoting primary deputies from job group C4 to headteacher roles (C5) in regular schools. Additionally, the TSC promoted 30 deputies in special primary schools to headteacher roles
Recent Promotions and Achievements
In the past month, TSC CEO Dr. Nancy Macharia reported that 36,504 teachers were promoted during the 2023-2024 financial year. This brings the total number of promoted teachers over the last five years to 71,212.
Dr. Macharia highlighted the government’s dedication to teacher promotions, noting that Ksh 1 billion has been allocated for further promotions in the 2024-2025 financial year.
Recent Promotions Include:
541 deputy principals promoted from job group D2 to D3 as principals
The TSC has demonstrated a strong commitment to upholding educational standards by acting pro-actively to fill leadership positions in schools. Therefore, the Commission hopes to guarantee a smooth transfer and ongoing success in schools across the country by promoting qualified deputy headteachers and principals.
TSC To Promote C4 Deputies To Headteacher Positions