TSC New Requirements, Responsibilities, And Appointment Criteria For Deputy Principals

By Getrude Mathayo / Published May 29, 2023 | 4:01 pm

To ascend to any of the administrative positions in school, the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has set a wide array of conditions that must be met by the teachers.

These conditions and criteria for deployment are contained in the Career Progression Guideline for Teachers and the Policy on Appointment and Deployment of Institutional Administrators.

To be appointed to any of the administrative positions, a teacher who meets the set qualifications applies, is shortlisted, attends an interview, and successful ones are competitively appointed and deployed; accordingly.

Deputy Principal III T-Scale 11

This is a promotional and an entry grade for Deputy Principals in secondary schools. The Deputy Principal III will report to the principal.

He/she will provide support to the principal of the institution in the development and implementation of education plans, policies, programs, and curriculum activities. Promotion to this grade will be competitive and subject to the availability of vacancies in the establishment.

Requirements For Appointment to Deputy Principal III T-Scale 11

Have served as Senior Master III T-Scale 10 for a minimum period of three (3) years
Have obtained a satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal process
Have successfully undertaken the relevant TPD modules
Meet the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution
Have a Master’s degree in a relevant area
Have a valid Teaching Certificate
Meet any other requirement deemed necessary by the Commission.

Deputy Principal II T-Scale 12

For appointment to this grade, one must: –

Have served as Deputy Principal III or Senior Master II T-Scale 11 for a minimum period of three (3) years
Have obtained a satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal process
Have successfully undertaken the relevant TPD modules
Have a valid Teaching Certificate
Have a Master’s degree in a relevant area
Meet the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution
Meet any other requirement deemed necessary by the Commission.

Deputy Principal I T-Scale 13

This is a promotional grade for Deputy Principals in secondary schools. The Deputy Principal II will report to the principal.

Requirement For Appointment Deputy Principal I T-Scale 13

Have served as Deputy Principal II or Senior Master I T-Scale 12 for a minimum period of three (3) years
Be a holder of a Master’s degree in a relevant area
Have a satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal process
Have successfully undertaken the relevant TPD modules
Have a valid Teaching Certificate
Meet the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution
Meet any other requirement deemed necessary by the Commission.

Duties And Responsibilities of Deputy Principal III, II, I T-Scale 11, 12 and 13

The duties of a teacher at this level shall be to: –

Prepare lesson plans, lesson notes, timetables, and schemes of work and maintain academic standards in the school to ensure that the syllabus is covered in time for evaluation
Teach subjects of specialization to impart knowledge, skills, and attitudes to the learner
evaluate learners on subjects of specialization and prepare learners for national and other examinations
Initiate new ideas and programs to ensure improvement in teaching and learning in the subjects of specialization
Embrace teamwork through collaborative planning and teaching to ensure consistency and improvement in curriculum delivery
Serve as a role model and maintain learner discipline
Participate in workshops/seminars/symposiums to share ideas so as to enhance knowledge in subject areas
Organize remedial actions to support learners with performance gaps
Induct and guide new teachers and teacher trainees on their duties, the rules, and the culture of the institution
Ensure proper and optimal utilization of resources allocated for training and learning
Coordinate preparation and production, of course, materials for curriculum delivery
Participate and/or conduct research in subjects of specialization
Coordinate and provide guidance and counseling services to teachers, non-teaching staff, and learners so as to instill norms and values for harmonious coexistence
Ensure proper discipline is maintained in the institution by the teachers, non-teaching staff, and learners to create a conducive learning environment
Supervise interpretation and implementation of the curriculum by ensuring teachers prepare schemes of work, lesson plans, and other professional documents
Ensure internal examination and assessments are carried out
Ensure implementation of scheduled instructional programs
Be in charge of stores, requisition, and the proper maintenance of inventories for accountability and optimal utilization
Assist the Principal in the supervision of teaching and non-teaching staff
Assist the Principal in the organization and supervision of institutional activities including maintenance of cleanliness and general repairs
Maintain records of proceedings of meetings and serve as secretary to the staff meetings
Maintain staff and learners’ records for example learner registers, staff attendance, leave management forms, and discipline cases
Promote positive relations between the institution and stakeholders for instance the local community, parents, and private sector organizations
Ensure the safety, health, security, and welfare of learners
Assist the Principal in the prudent management of institutional resources
Chair Heads of Departments’ meetings and Discipline Committees and any other duty as may be assigned