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T.S.C CODE OF REGULATIONS 2015 - SECTION 36: Reinstatement to the Register.

29/4/2019

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SECTION 36: REINSTATEMENT TO THE REGISTER.

(1) The Commission may on its own motion or upon application by a teacher in the manner Specified in Form B under the Eighth Schedule direct that-
- (a) the removal of the name of the teacher from the Register be confirmed; or
- (b) the name of the teacher be reinstated to the Register.
(2) A teacher whose name has been removed from the Register shall only be eligible to apply for reinstatement to the Register after a period of eighteen months from the date of such removal.

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T.S.C CODE OF REGULATIONS 2015 - SECTION 35: Review by the Commission.

29/4/2019

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previously: T.S.C CODE OF REGULATIONS 2015: REMOVAL FROM THE REGISTER OF TEACHERS, REVIEW BY THE COMMISSION, REINSTATEMENT TO THE REGISTER

SECTION 35: Review by the Commission.

(1) The Commission shall have the power to review its decision on removal of a teacher from the register or refusal to register a teacher.
(2) A teacher aggrieved by the decision of the Commission may apply to the Commission for a review of the decision within ninety days from the date of the letter communicating the decision.

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T.S.C CODE OF REGULATIONS 2015: Removal from the Register of Teachers, Review by the Commission, Reinstatement to the register

25/4/2019

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PREVIOUSLY - T.S.C CODE OF REGULATIONS 2015: PUBLICATION OF NAMES, ISSUANCE OF A DUPLICATE CERTIFICATE, PARTICULARS OF THE REGISTER

T.S.C CODE OF REGULATIONS 2015: Removal from the Register of Teachers, Review by the Commission, Reinstatement to the register

Section 34: Removal from the Register of Teachers

The Commission may, after due process, remove from the Register the name of a teacher in accordance with section 30 of the Act.
The Commission may constitute a panel to hear and determine whether a teacher employed in a private institution is guilty of professional misconduct which warrants removal from the Register.
A teacher whose name is removed from the Register following a disciplinary process shall be notified in the manner specified in the Seventh Schedule.

Section 35: Review by the Commission

The Commission shall have the power to review its decision on removal of a teacher from the register or refusal to register a teacher.
A teacher aggrieved by the decision of the Commission may apply to the Commission for a review of the decision within ninety days from the date of the letter communicating the decision.

Section 36: Reinstatement to the register

(1) The Commission may on its own motion or upon application by a teacher in the manner Specified in Form B under the Eighth Schedule direct that-
- (a) the removal of the name of the teacher from the Register be confirmed; or
- (b) the name of the teacher be reinstated to the Register.
(2) A teacher whose name has been removed from the Register shall only be eligible to apply for reinstatement to the Register after a period of eighteen months from the date of such removal.

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T.S.C CODE OF REGULATIONS 2015: Publication of Names, Issuance of a Duplicate Certificate, Particulars of the register

24/4/2019

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PREVIOUSLY: SECTION 28-30: COMMISSION'S DISCRETION TO ISSUE CERTIFICATES

SECTION 31-33: Publication of Names, Issuance of a Duplicate Certificate, Particulars of the register

31. Publication of Names

The Commission shall annually publish in the Gazette and in the Commission's website, names of persons-

(a) duly registered as teachers as specified in section 32 of the Act; and
(b) removed from the register of teachers in accordance with section 30 of the Act.

32. Issuance of a Duplicate Certificate

The Commission may on application, issue a Duplicate Certificate of Registration to a person whose certificate of Duplicate registration is lost, destroyed or misplaced upon payment of a non-refundable fee specified in the Fifth Schedule .
A Duplicate Certificate of Registration under this regulation shall be issued in the manner prescribed under the Sixth Schedule.

33. Particulars of the register

(1) The Commission shall keep a Register of teacher which shall contain;

(a) full names, physical, postal and email address;
(b) National Identity Card or passport number;
(c) Kenya Revenue Authority Personal Identification Number;
(d) date of birth;
(e) gender;
(f) nationality;
(g) academic and professional qualification;
(h) serial numbers of both academic and professional certificates;
(i) year of qualification and institution;
(j) teaching subjects where applicable;
(k) registration number;
(l) serial number of the Certificate of Registration; and
(m) the current registration status.

(2) For the purposes of this regulation, the Commission may require a teacher to provide such information as may be required from time to time.

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t.s.c code of regulations: Commission's discretion to issue certificates

20/4/2019

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section 28-30: Commission's discretion to issue certificates

(1) Where a person holds a certificate from a foreign learning institution accredited by a recognized accreditation body, the Commission shall have the discretion to register or refuse to register the person.

(2) Where the Commission declines to issue a Certificate of Registration, the Commission shall-

(a) communicate in writing within thirty days; and
(b) provide reasons for its refusal.

Section 29: Verification by the commission

(l) The Commission may for purposes of verification, at any time require an applicant or a person who has been registered to provide the Commission with proof of-

(a) date of birth;
(b) nationality;
(c) academic qualifications;
(d) professional qualifications;or
(e) any other certificate that the Commission may require from time to time.

(2) The Commission may after due process refuse to register the applicant or revoke the registration of a registered teacher who fails to provide information required under this regulation.

section 30: Revocation of Certificate of Registration

(1) The Commission may-

(a) revoke a Certificate of Registration, where it has reason to Registration believe that the certificate was obtained through fraud, misrepresentation, forgery or other unlawful means; or
(b) recall or revoke a Certificate of Registration issued as a result of mistake.

(2) A person whose Certificate of Registration is revoked or recalled by the Commission shall be informed in the manner set out in the Fourth Schedule .

(3) A person whose name has been removed from the Register and who has not lodged an appeal against such decision, shall surrender the Certificate of Registration to the Commission within ninety days.

(4) A person whose appeal has been heard and dismissed shall surrender the Certificate of Registration forthwith.

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REGISTRATION OF KENYAN TEACHERS

20/4/2019

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REGISTRATION OF KENYAN TEACHERS

This part provides for the conditions and procedure for registration of trained teachers and non-citizens. The part further provides the procedure for revocation of Certificate of Registration, readmission to the Register and the review mechanism for an application whose registration has been denied. It also provides for offences relating to registration, penalties thereof and steps to be undertaken in the event of loss of the Certificate of Registration.

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Compliance with registration.

No person shall be qualified to practice as a teacher unless the person holds a Certificate of Registration issued by the Commission.

Conditions for registration.

A person shall be eligible to be registered as a teacher if the person-

(a) is of good moral character;
(b) holds relevant academic and professional qualification from a training institution recognized in Kenya; and
(c) meets the requirements for registration set by the Commission from time to time,

Registration of non citizen teachers

Any person who is not a citizen of Kenya who wishes to be registered as a teacher in accordance with the Act, shall be required to submit to the Commission authenticated copies of the following documents-

(a) academic and professional certificates and other evidence for registration as a teacher obtained in Kenya or the country of origin;
(b) the academic and professional certificates in (a) must have been awarded by an accredited foreign institution and equated by the relevant public body in Kenya;
(c) certificate of registration as a teacher or authority to teach in the country of origin;
(d) a valid work permit issued by the department for the time being responsible for immigration; and
(e) a valid certificate of good conduct issued by the relevant law enforcement agency in the country of origin.

Application of registration

A person who qualifies to be registered as a teacher under the Act, may apply to the Commission.

Procedure for Applications

Open https://teachersonline.tsc.go.ke/
Select 'new teacher registration' link
A new page opens 'https://teachersonline.tsc.go.ke/Regintro.aspx'
Follow all instructions on page 1 and move to the next page until page 5
Then Submit your application

Important Notes for Applicants (TSC Does Not Accept Paper Applications).

Particulars for application of registration (application requirements)

(l)An application for registration shall be in the manner set out in Form A under the First Schedule and shall provide-

(a) full name;
(b) gender;
(c) date of birth;
(d) physical address;
(e) postal address;
(f) email address;
(g) telephone number;
(h) national identification or passport number;
(i) Kenya Revenue Authority Personal Identification Number
(f) academic qualifications;
(k) duly filled GP 69 Form;
(l) professional qualifications; and
(m) any other particulars or information that the Commission may require in compliance with existing laws.

(2) An application under paragraph (1) shall be accompanied by -

(a) Certificate of Good Conduct;
(b) reference from the most recent educational institutions attended by the applicant;
(c) certified copy of a degree, a diploma or a certificate from a recognized institution;
(d) the prescribed fee; (A slip from National Bank or any other proof of transaction)
(e) certified copy of identity card or passport; and any other documents as the Commission may prescribe.

To be on the safe side, prepare the following;
1. C.R.B clearance certificate
2. HELB statement or status form

(3) A person must have pedagogical training to be registered as a teacher.

(a) The Commission may prescribe or review the particulars under this regulation.

Medical Examination

(1) The Commission may upon receiving Form GP. 69 require any person applying to be registered as a teacher, or any registered teacher, to attend a further medical examination before a qualified medical practitioner as may be referred by the Commission.
(2) The Commission may upon receiving the medical report deny or decline registration on the grounds stipulated under Section 27(f) of the Act, or revoke such registration.
(3) The Commission shall bear the cost of the medical examination in paragraph (l).
(4) Any person aggrieved by the decision of the Commission in this regard may apply for review of the decision in accordance with section 46 of the Act.

Issuance of the Certificate of Registration.

The Commission shall upon registration of a teacher issue a certificate of registration to a teacher in the form prescribed under Second Schedule.

Denial of registration

The Commission shall where it declines to register an applicant-

(a) communicate its decision in writing within thirty days of making the decision; and
(b) shall state the grounds for the decision.

Temporary Teacher REGISTRATION Certificate

(1)The Commission may issue a Temporary Teacher

Registration Certificate to a person who-

(a) is in Kenya on recognized education exchange programmes or other international bilateral arrangements; or
(b) not having trained as a teacher but holds a relevant certificate issued to him under any law relating to education and training or as directed by the Commission.

(2) The Commission shall upon being satisfied that an applicant under this regulation meets the requirements of registration, issue a Temporary Teacher Registration Certificate in the manner set out in the Third Schedule .

(3) A person who has been issued with a certificate under this regulation shall apply for its renewal after a period of two years from the date of issue

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Protocol: How kenyan teachers are supposed to communicate with the teachers service commission (T.s.c)

19/4/2019

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(1) The contact of the Commission shall be;
The Secretary, Teachers Service Commission,
TSC House Upper Hill,
Kilimanjaro Road, off Mara Road,
Private Bag - 00100,
Nairobi, Kenya
or
email address at info@tsc.go.ke.

(2) All communication to the Commission in respect of a teacher shall where possible include;
the full name,
registration number,
address
or
any other relevant detail of the teacher.

(3) The Commission may communicate with the teacher by-

(a) contacting the supervisor or head of institution of the last station of work of the teacher;
(b) writing to the last known address provided by the teacher;
(c) writing to the permanent address provided by the teacher at the time of employment;
(d) the teacher's next of kin contacts in the records of the Commission;
(e) making a telephone call to the teacher;
(f) sending an email to the teacher's e-mail address;
(g) sending short text messages to the teacher's mobile phone or phones known to the Commission;
(h) posting the information on the Commission's website; or
(i) any other mode that the Commission may from time to time approve,

(4) Any communication between a teacher and the Commission shall be addressed to the Secretary, Teachers Service Commission through the head of institution or the county director as the case may be, who shall make such appropriate remarks where necessary.

(5) The head of the institution shall have the obligation to forward, with the appropriate remarks, any written communication from the teacher to the Commission and from the Commission to the teacher.

(6) Where appropriate, the Commission shall in making any communication with teachers or stakeholders employ relevant information and communication technology.

(7) No official information or documents shall be released to any person without the authority of the Secretary.

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kenyan teacher behaviour in performance of duty

18/4/2019

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previously: DELEGATION BY THE COMMISSION

PERFORMANCE OF DUTY

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A teacher shall perform such teaching, administrative and supervisory duties in the teaching service, and any other related duties assigned or approved by the Commission to promote education and the Teaching Service.
A teacher shall perform assigned duties in paragraph (l) unless the teacher has leave to be absent from such duties in accordance with regulations in Part X of this Code.
A teacher shall be required to obey the directions given by the Commission, its agents, the head of institution or any other person under whose supervision the teacher is placed by the Commission.
A teacher shall be required at all times to perform his duties and to conduct himself in a responsible and professional manner at the place of work and in his relationship with fellow teachers, pupils and members of the public.

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Delegation by the Commission

18/4/2019

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previously: DUTIES OF A T.S.C (TEACHERS SERVICE COMMISSION) SUB- COUNTY DIRECTOR

Delegation by the Commission

The Commission may generally or in particular delegate to the Board of Management or any other agent the role of-

(a) recruitment of teachers as per the guidelines issued by the Commission from time to time:
(b) exercising disciplinary control over teachers; and
(c) performing any other duty as may be delegated by the Commission.

Conditions of delegation of functions.

(l) The Commission shall in delegating functions to an agent-

(a) appoint the agent in writing;
(b) retain the discretion of exercising any power delegated to the agent; or
(c) revoke the delegation to an agent in writing.

(2) Any act done or any document executed by an agent in the proper exercise of any function delegated to the agent shall have effect and validity as if it were an act done, or a document executed by the Commission.

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DUTIES OF A T.S.C (TEACHERS SERVICE COMMISSION) sub- COUNTY DIRECTOR

18/4/2019

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DUTIES OF A T.S.C (TEACHERS SERVICE COMMISSION) SUB- COUNTY DIRECTOR

(1) The duties of the sub county director shall be to--

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(a) facilitate the processing of teacher registration;
(b) update and submit data on staffing levels to the county office;
(c) assign teachers employed by the Commission to public institutions within the sub-county;
(d) co-ordinate teacher performance management activities within the sub-county;
(e) investigate allegations of professional misconduct within the sub-county:
(f) receive applications for transfer of service of teachers to public institutions for submission to the county office;
(g) receive applications for release of teachers to other institutions for submission to the county office;
(h) receive retirement documents for processing of pension and related dues and submit to the county office;
(i) supervise staff within the sub county office; and
(j) perform any other duty as may be assigned by the county director.

(2) The sub county director shall in discharging the functions spelt out under this Code, be answerable to the county director.

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​T.S.C CODE OF REGULATIONS 2015: Removal from the Register of Teachers, Review by the Commission, Reinstatement to the register

​Section 34: Removal from the Register of Teachers

​Section 35: Review by the Commission

​Section 36: Reinstatement to the register

​SECTION 31-33: ​Publication of Names, Issuance of a Duplicate Certificate, Particulars of the register

​31. Publication of Names

​32. Issuance of a Duplicate Certificate

​33. Particulars of the register

section 28-30: ​Commission's discretion to issue certificates

​Section 29: Verification by the commission

​section 30: Revocation of Certificate of Registration

​REGISTRATION OF KENYAN TEACHERS

​Compliance with registration.

​Conditions for registration.

​Registration of non citizen teachers

​Application of registration

​Procedure for Applications

​Particulars for application of registration (application requirements)

​Medical Examination

​Issuance of the Certificate of Registration.

Denial of registration

Temporary Teacher REGISTRATION Certificate

​(1) The contact of the Commission shall be; The Secretary, Teachers Service Commission, TSC House Upper Hill, Kilimanjaro Road, off Mara Road, Private Bag - 00100, Nairobi, Kenya or ​email address at info@tsc.go.ke.

(2) All communication to the Commission in respect of a teacher shall where possible include; the full name, registration number, address or ​any other relevant detail of the teacher.

​(4) Any communication between a teacher and the Commission shall be addressed to the Secretary, Teachers Service Commission through the head of institution or the county director as the case may be, who shall make such appropriate remarks where necessary.

​(5) The head of the institution shall have the obligation to forward, with the appropriate remarks, any written communication from the teacher to the Commission and from the Commission to the teacher.

​(6) Where appropriate, the Commission shall in making any communication with teachers or stakeholders employ relevant information and communication technology.

​(7) No official information or documents shall be released to any person without the authority of the Secretary.

PERFORMANCE OF DUTY

​Delegation by the Commission

Conditions of delegation of functions.

​DUTIES OF A T.S.C (TEACHERS SERVICE COMMISSION) SUB- COUNTY DIRECTOR

(1) The duties of the sub county director shall be to--

​(2) The sub county director shall in discharging the functions spelt out under this Code, be answerable to the county director.

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SECTION 31-33: Publication of Names, Issuance of a Duplicate Certificate, Particulars of the register

31. Publication of Names

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33. Particulars of the register

section 28-30: Commission's discretion to issue certificates

Section 29: Verification by the commission

section 30: Revocation of Certificate of Registration

REGISTRATION OF KENYAN TEACHERS

Compliance with registration.

Conditions for registration.

Registration of non citizen teachers

Application of registration

Procedure for Applications

Particulars for application of registration (application requirements)

Medical Examination

Issuance of the Certificate of Registration.

(1) The contact of the Commission shall be;
The Secretary, Teachers Service Commission,
TSC House Upper Hill,
Kilimanjaro Road, off Mara Road,
Private Bag - 00100,
Nairobi, Kenya
or
email address at info@tsc.go.ke.

(2) All communication to the Commission in respect of a teacher shall where possible include;
the full name,
registration number,
address
or
any other relevant detail of the teacher.

(4) Any communication between a teacher and the Commission shall be addressed to the Secretary, Teachers Service Commission through the head of institution or the county director as the case may be, who shall make such appropriate remarks where necessary.

(5) The head of the institution shall have the obligation to forward, with the appropriate remarks, any written communication from the teacher to the Commission and from the Commission to the teacher.

(6) Where appropriate, the Commission shall in making any communication with teachers or stakeholders employ relevant information and communication technology.

(7) No official information or documents shall be released to any person without the authority of the Secretary.

Delegation by the Commission

DUTIES OF A T.S.C (TEACHERS SERVICE COMMISSION) SUB- COUNTY DIRECTOR

(2) The sub county director shall in discharging the functions spelt out under this Code, be answerable to the county director.