TSC November promotion update. TSC has sent out regret letters to over 1,500 school administrators who applied for promotions and were awaiting their promotion letters.
Instead of receiving the expected promotion letters, they received regret letters.
The Teaching Service Commission (TSC) states that 1,300 of the teachers who received regret letters will have another opportunity to apply for the positions.
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TSC November promotion update
It remains unclear why the commission revoked their appointments, especially after they had been confirmed and shortlisted following interviews in their respective counties.
Many teachers, particularly those serving in acting capacities, had hoped to be confirmed but were disappointed by this development.
The committee has instructed these teachers to reapply for positions once a new promotion advertisement is released.
TSC November promotion update
There is also uncertainty about whether TSC will continue handling teacher promotions, as the education taskforce recommended that the Ministry of Education take over this responsibility.
According to TSC data, 3,359 public schools currently lack head teachers, with 1,918 public primary schools and 1,441 secondary schools affected.
This leadership gap coincides with ongoing critical reforms in the education sector.
TSC has been critical of teachers, blaming them for missing out on promotions and their own professional stagnation.
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TSC Chair Macharia has accused teachers of being unwilling to apply for promotion opportunities in other counties.
Earlier this year, TSC advertised 14,738 vacancies for teacher promotions across different grades, with 1,231 teachers being absorbed, while 3,507 positions lacked qualified applicants.
Some of the vacancies were reserved for teachers on affirmative action.
TSC November promotion update
In summary, TSC’s recent issuance of regret letters to teachers who applied for promotions has raised questions about the selection process and the authority responsible for teacher promotions, amidst a shortage of school leadership positions in the education sector.
