Most primary school teacher (s) employed by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) always have a wish to transition to secondary education but the big question is how is it done.
Transition from primary teacher to secondary school teacher is always possible upon meeting certain prerequisites set by the teachers’ employer ( TSC)
These requirements include;
1.Having P1 Certificate
Holding a P1 Certificate fir a primary school teacher serves as an evidence showing your completion of primary teacher training successfully.
This lays the basis for advancement to the next level.
2.Having Relevant Educational Qualifications
TSC recommends that one must Posses a Bachelor’s Degree in Education (BEd) in addition to the mandatory two teaching subjects.
Any other degree apart from the above listed is not recommended by TSC due to lack of coverage in important content areas.
3.Meeting Academic Standards
According to TSC , teachers who have p1 certificate and have persued a degree must also have obtained a minimum of a C+ in the two teaching subjects inorder to be considered.
4. TSC Employment status
For one to be considered for transitioning from primary,the individual teacher must have been currently employed by the Teacher Service Commission on permanent and pensionable terms.
Teacher engaging a learner during a practical lesson in classroom ;Image/Courtesy
Therefore becoming a secondary school teacher from a primary school teacher is possible only if one meets specific qualifications set forth by the Teacher Service Commission , the employer of all teachers
Therefore whether one holds a diploma or a degree certificate and they are primary school teacher ,ensure that your documents are in compliance with requirements set under teaching profession.
Note that transitioning from primary to secondary school teacher has a lot of benefits among them increase in salary and allowances as well as having mental satisfaction.
It also creates a base for your career development as a teacher , since fir the aggressive ones this can make them grow to various administrative positions as well.
Should also have a minimum of c+ in kcse
What about those teachers who have been attending juniour school since grade 7 , does it mean those primary teachers are not qualified,their subjects are doing well , and they are not appreciated