The Teachers Service Commission, TSC, has released a new marking scheme to be used during the promotion interviews. In the new marking scheme, more emphasis has been placed on performance at the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination results. Teachers who have recorded a mean score of 11 and above will now earn a maximum of 20 marks.
NEW TSC INTERVIEW SUBJECT AREAS (PROMOTION INTERVIEW MARKING SCHEME).
1. ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
 Education Qualification
| Academic Qualification | Score |
| Masters Degree and above | 5 marks |
| Bachelors Degree/Higher Diploma | 4 marks |
| Diploma | 3 Marks |
Career and Professional Development
| Career and Professional Development Area | Score |
| Diploma in Management/Professional Course | 5 Marks |
| Certificate in Management/Professional Course | 4 Marks |
| Relevant Workshops/Seminars | 3 Marks |
2. TECHNICAL AREAS
Teachers Service Commission
- Knowledge of Structure, Function and Policies of the TSC (In line with the New Constitution). – 3 Marks
- Knowledge of the Code of Regulations for Teachers and the Code of Conduct and Ethics. – 4 Marks
Curriculum Development, Implementation and Evaluation
- Knowledge of Curriculum development, Implementation, Supervision and Evaluation (with reference to SAGA’s such as KICD, TSC, KLB, KNEC etc) – 10 Marks
Understanding of the Education Policies
- The role of other Stakeholders (Including Vounty Governments)in the education sector – 5 Marks
- Trends in education – 5 Marks
3. MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS
Responsibilities
- Head of Department – 4 Marks
- Patrons of Clubs and Societies, Class Teacher, House Teacher etc. – 4 Marks
- Teacher – 3 Marks
Institutional Administration and Management
- General Institution Administration (e.g Resource Utilization) – 10 Marks
- Institutional Financial Management (e.g Knowledge of Institutional Financial Management and Procurement Procedure) – 10 Marks
4. Performance for the last three Years
Mean Score
11 and above – 20 marks
10 – 10.9 – 18 marks
9 – 9.9 – 16 marks
8 – 8.9 – 14 marks
7 – 7.9 – 12 marks
6 – 6.9 – 10 marks
5 – 5.9 – 8 marks
4 – 4.9 – 6 marks
3 – 3.9 – 4 marks
2 – 2.9 – 2 marks
1 – 1.9 – 1 mark
Improvement Index
2 and above – 20 marks
1.70 – 1.89 – 18 marks
1.50 – 1.69 – 16 marks
1.30 – 1.49 – 14 marks
1.10 – 1.29 – 12 marks
0.90 – 1.09 – 10 marks
0.70 – 0.89 – 8 marks
0.50- 0.69 – 6 marks
0.30- 0.49 – 4 marks
0.10- 0.29 – 2 marks
0.09 and below – 1 mark
Please note that;
- The analysed results should be validated by the headteachers.
- The score shall be based on either the subject Mean Score or Improvement Index in the current or previous station (Whichever is higher)
5. Performance in Co-curricular Activities (In the last 5 years as an Official, Coach and Referee etc.)
(a) At the School level – 1 mark
(b) At the Sub – County level – 2 marks
(c) At the County level – 3 marks
(d) At the Regional level – 4 marks.
(e) At the National level – 5 marks.
6. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE AND CURRENT AFFAIRS
- Department – 5 marks
- Behavioral attributes
- Communication
TOTAL MARKS = 100
See also; TSC promotion interview questions and their answers 2021
