2021/2022 TSC recruitment marking scheme

The Teachers Service Commission, TSC, has released a new recruitment interview score guide/ marking scheme for 2021-2022.

TSC SELECTION SCORE GUIDE FOR TEACHERS – SECONDARY SCHOOLS 2021/2022

Applicants should be awarded marks  during the  selection in accordance  with the areas specified below. The schedule below should be used for this purpose .

SCORING AREASMAXIMUM SCOREACTUAL SCOREAVERAGE SCORE BY THE PANELAAcademic and Professional qualificationsDegree (BED)(i) First Class(ii) Second Class403530  403530403530  403530      40(iii) PassORDegree BA + PGDE or BSC + PGDE(i)   First Class(ii) Second Class(iii) Pass —- ORDiploma+ Dip. Tech. Education(i)   Distinction(ii)     Credit(iii)     PassORDiploma in Education(i)   Distinction(ii) Credit(iii) Pass —————MAXIMUM SCOREBEvidence of internship service30MAXIMUM SCORE30C (I)Length of stay since qualifying as a teacher for those who have never been employed by the Commissioni.      2015 and beforeii.      2016iii.      2017iv.      2018V.  2019 and after 252015105MAXIMUM SCORE25

APPLICANT’S NAMEQUALIFICATION                                                                                  _ TSC No

Awarding marks based on length of stay after graduation.

C (II)	Length of stay since exiting from service for those previously employed by the Commissioni.      2018 and  afterii.      2017 – 2016iii.      2015- 2014iv.      2013- 2012V.  2011 and before	252015105 25
MAXIMUM SCORE

NB: For purposes of scoring part C, year of completion of professional training (BED or PGDE) whose certificate is used to score part A of this score sheet determines the length of stay but not year of enhancement.

 Other assessment areas

(D)   (i) Communication abilitya)     Communication skillsb)    Presentation(ii)      Evidence ofa)      Participation in Co-c urricular activities while teaching ……….. ……………………..b)       Students’ academic performance (Exam records for the last three years) ……………………………………………………c)       Special talents (Leadership awards and acknowledgement) ………………………..	1 1 1  1 1
NB: No candidate should score zero in this section
MAXIMUM SCORE	5
GRAND TOTAL	100

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APPENDIX 1 (b)

SELECTION SCORE GUIDE FOR TEACHERS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS – SECONDARY SCHOOLS

	SCORING AREAS	MAXIMUM SCORE	ACTUAL SCORE	AVERAGE SCORE BYTHE PANEL
A	Academic and Professional qualifications
	Degree (BED) (i) First Class                      —-	40
	(ii) Second Class —–	35
(iii) Pass– —-                       —-	30
OR
Degree BA + PGDE or BSC + PGDE
(i)   First Class——–		40
(ii) Second Class	35
(iii) Pass—	30
OR
Diploma+ Dip. Te c h . Education
(i)   Distinct io n- —- —————	40
	(ii)     Credit(iii)     Pass——–ORDiploma in Education(i)   Distinction		35
	30
	40
	(ii)    Credit(iii)    PassMAXIMUM SCORE		35
	30
40
B	Evidence of Internship service	30
	MAXIMUM SCORE	30
C	Length of stay since graduationi.      2017 and before
	25
	ii.      2018	20
	iii.      2019 and  after —                        — —-	15
	MAXIMUM SCORE	25

NB: For purposes of scoring part C, year of completion of professional training (BED or PGDE) whose certificate is used to score part A of this score sheet determines the length of stay but not year of enhancement.

D (i)  Communication abilitya)   Communication Skills .. .. … .. … ..b) Presentation …. …… ……… …….(ii)      Evidence ofa)         Participation in Co-curricular activities teaching)…………………………………….b)         Students’ academic performance (Exam records for the last threeyears)………………………………….c)         Special talents (Leadership awards and acknowledgement) …………NB: No candidate should score zero in this section.MAXIMUM SCORE	11111    5
GRAND TOTAL	100

We confirm that the information entered above is correct to the best of our know led ge.

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(Principal/Secretary BOM)

Name                                          _

Date                                             _

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(Chairperson BOM)

Name                                              _

Date                                              _

APPENDIX I (c)

GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA) GRADING SYSTEM

S/NO.	GPA	CLASS	MARKS
1	3.7 – 4.00	First Class	81 -100
2	3.0-3.6	Upper Second	71 -80
3	2.3- 2.9	Lower Second	61 – 70
4	1.7 – 2.2	Pass	51 -60
5	0- 1.6	Fail	50 and below

APPENDIX  II CHECK LISTS

BOARD OF MANAGEMENT CHECK LIST

The successful applicant will be required to submit the following to the Secretary, Board of Management: –

1. Duly signed commitment letter to serve in the school for a minimum period of five (5) years, and three (3) years in the case of North Eastern region;
2. Original and clear copies of the following: –
   1. National Identity card (both sides);
   2. NCPWD card (where applicable);

• 2 passport size colour photographs;

1. Certificates and testimonials; KCPE, KCSE, ‘A’ Level, Diploma, Degree etc;
2. Proof of payment for the Statement of confirmation of  results  by KNEC (where applicable);
3. Evidence of separation from the Commission for those previously employed by TSC;

• Official Academic transcripts;
• Certificate of Registration as a teacher

1. KRA PIN certificate;
2. Bank Plate;
3. Duly filled pay point particulars’ form;

• NHIF Card;
• Primary and secondary     school    leaving     certificates                 and    other testimonials;
• Evidence of service as a teacher intern (where applicable)

1. Acknowledgement of receipt of application for employment;

NB: The Principal/Secretary Board of Management is expected to verify and certify all the above documents before issuing the Application for Employment Form (APPT l) to the successful applicant.

TSC CHECK LIST

The Secretary, Board of Management is required to submit to the TSC Sub – County Director the following:

1. Duly filled and signed Application for Employment Form (APPT l );

2. Minutes of the selection panel duly signed and clearly showing how many applicants were shortlisted for interview from the system generated merit list and the selection criteria used;
3. Completed selection score guide duly signed;
4. Duly signed commitment letter to serve in the school for a minimum period of

five (5) years, and three (3) years in the case of North Eastern region;

5. Certified copies of the following: –
   1. National Identity card (both sides);
6. NCPWD card (where applicable);

• 2 passport size colour photographs;

1. Certificates; KCPE, KCSE, ‘A’ Level, Diploma, Degree etc;
2. Proof of payment for the Statement of confirmation of results by KNEC (where applicable);
3. Official Academic transcripts;

• Evidence of separation from the Commission for those previously employed by TSC;
• Certificate of Registration as a teacher;

1. KRA PIN certificate;
2. Bank plate;
3. Duly filled pay point particulars form;

• NHIF card;
• Primary and     secondary     school    leaving     certificates                 and     other testimonials;
• Evidence of service as a teacher intern (where applicable);

1. Acknowledgement note for employment application documents;

• Evidence of separation from the Commission for those previously employed by