Teachers employed by the Teachers Service Commission ( TSC ) play a pivotal role in shaping the future of a nation and are under different job titles and salary scales following the new grading system.
Below is a clear descriptions of the various job titles and salary scales for Kenyan teachers.Their responsibilities and compensation as per to each job group is also given.
Chief Principal Under TSC (Grade D5; T-Scale 15)
This is the top rank educational administrator.
The administrator is responsible for overseeing the overall operation of an institution.
Senior Principal Under TSC (Grade D4 – T-Scale 14)
This office is Second in command after the Chief Principal.
Appointed principals to this position are responsible for managing a large school or institution.
Principal Under TSC (Grade D3 – T-Scale 13)
This is the post where most heads of schools belong.
The administrator is responsible for academic and administrative leadership.
Deputy Principal I Under TSC (Grade D3 – T-Scale 13)
The officer indeed this post is to assist the Principal in various capacities.
They are also in charge of the academic departments.
Deputy Principal II Under TSC (Grade D2; T-Scale 12)
Their role is to supports the Principal and Deputy Principal I.
They are normally involved in school management and discipline.
Senior Master I / Senior Lecturer I under TSC (Grade D1 – T-Scale 11)
It is also an high-ranking academic position.
Teachers under this position are normally involved in curriculum development and teaching.
Senior Master II Under TSC (Grade C5 – T-Scale 10)
Their role is to focus on curriculum development and teaching.
They are also subject to other many additional administrative duties.
The Senior Master III, The Senior Lecturer III,The Head Teacher, The Deputy Head Teacher I,The Curriculum Support Officer II under TSC (Grade C4 – T-Scale 9)
This category covers a diverse group of educators and administrators.
Third responsibilities range from teaching to school management.
The Secondary Teacher I, The Lecturer I or SNE Teacher I, The Primary Under TSC (Grade C3 – T-Scale 8)
It involves the the teachers teaching at different levels.
President Ruto ,Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua during the Presentation of Interim Report of the Presidential Working Party on Education Reform at State House; courtesy
These may include special needs education (SNE) teachers.
The Secondary Teacher II, The SNE Teacher II, Primary, The Lecturer II or Senior Teacher II (Grade C2 T-Scale 7)
The are for the educators with varying roles, often in classroom teaching.
The Secondary Teacher III, The Primary Teacher I or Primary Teachers II grading system Under TSC (Grade C1 – T-Scale 6)
This is the Entry-level positions for educators.
It is for those primary teachers who work with younger students.
secondary teachers normally cover various subjects.
