TSC Begins Mass Transfer Of Teachers In Both Primary And Secondary

The Teacher Service Commission, TSC, a nationwide exercise that began will see teachers from both primary and secondary schools transferred to different schools across the country.

Despite TSC teachers decrying the lack of justice and humane feeling in the manner in which TSC mass transfers are being conducted, the latest details on teacher transfers in 2022 show that the planned April teacher transfers are unavoidable.

TSC seeks to balance the number of teachers in public schools following a revelation that some schools were understaffed while others had more than the required teachers.

Most teachers are concerned about this as the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) rationalizes staffing across the country. TSC’s delocalization program has been a thorn in the flesh for teachers when it comes to transfers. Most teachers have complained that the transfers have led to the separation of their families apart.

Transfers of teachers, on the other hand, sound like a huge relief for teachers who are married and have declared their marital status, because the commission ordered that they be transferred to the same neighborhood as much as possible.

According to TSC CEO Nancy Macharia, Theses transfers are intended to ensure that all schools have a balanced teacher-to-learner ratio before the start of the new academic year.

TSC nationwide exercise that began will see teachers from both primary and secondary schools transferred to different schools across the country.

Dr.  Macharia stated in a circular to all TSC regional directors that despite the commission’s numerous efforts to address teacher shortages, the situation is exacerbated by irregular teacher distribution. She noted that if the issue was left unchecked, it will have a negative impact on learning outcomes in our learning institutions.

The TSC CEO directed regional directors to work with county directors in their respective regions to coordinate teacher rationalization and ensure equitable distribution across schools.

In a statement, Macharia said, “Any arising movements conducted in the local areas must have a human face and must be well discussed with all relevant offices to ensure equity for all of our learners in tandem with existing staffing norms,”

As per the Commission, TSC, there are 114,581 teachers needed in primary and secondary schools. The teachers ‘Age, health status, disabilities, marital status, and time served at the current school are all factors to consider when transferring teachers.

Teachers over the age of 56, as well as those with proven terminal illnesses, will be exempt from this transfer. The others are disabled teachers who have the necessary certification.

She also said, “The committee will evaluate each case on its own merit, taking into consideration the supporting medical documents, availability, and accessibility to the appropriate medical facilities, among other factors in the proposed station,”

In order to be eligible for transfers, the teachers must have served in a station for at least three years, or five years for North Eastern and other areas, respectively, since their first appointment unless otherwise authorized by the commission’s secretary. Priority should also be given to teachers who have applied for and are eligible for the transfers.