TSC Roles, Duties, and Terms of Service for SEQIP and SBTSS Trainers and Facilitators

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Here are the details about the Secondary Education Quality Improvement Project SEQIP and School-Based Teacher Training Support System SBTSS, and terms of Reference for the Trainers/Facilitators. In addition, we also examine what SEQIP and SBTTSS are all about.

Finally we will outline the roles of SBTSS Trainers and Facilitators

These persons will facilitate or train teachers at the secondary level for mathematics, biology, chemistry, physics and English and at primary level for mathematics, science and English on behalf of the Teachers Service Commission TSC.

Brief Introduction on SEQIP and SBTSS

The Teacher Service Commission (TSC) is implementing part the component one of the Secondary Education Quality Improvement Project (SEQIP) on ‘improving the quality of teaching in targeted areas”. The project development objective (PDO) is to improve student learning in secondary education and transition from primary to secondary in targeted areas. The PDO will be measured through the following performance indicators both in aggregate and separately for boys and girls: (i) average test scores in Science and Mathematics subjects at form 2 in public schools in targeted sub-counties. These terms of reference refer to subcomponent 1.2 on enhancing teacher professional development.

Roles of SEQIP and SBTS Trainers and Facilitators

Set Activities for SBTTSS Trainers and Facilitators

In carrying the duties, the trainer/facilitator shall be expected to continually consult with the project coordinating units on the effective implementation of SBTSS activities. The proposed activities are as follows:

Attend preparatory training
Prepare training materials
Train teachers
Support peer learning
Mentor and coach teachers at school level
Write and submit training reports
Attend meetings
Observe lessons
Upload data to the website

Challenges Addressed Under SEQIP Training

Duration of Service for the SBTSS Trainers/Facilitators

The above-defined service will be undertaken for twelve months from the date of signing the contract

Terms of Service for SEQIP and SBTSS Trainers and Facilitators

Name of the client is Teachers Service Commission
The appointment shall commence on the date of signing the contract
The appointment is a one-year renewable contract. However, circumstances may dictate earlier termination.
The title of the appointment is trainer/facilitator
The service will be provided at INSET centres in targeted counties
The service will be provided during stipulated times in the year
The working hours are 8 hours per day starting 8.00 am to 5.00 p.m
The TSC will pay a training/facilitation allowance for the number of days the service is provided.
There are no collective agreements which directly affect the terms of service

How the SEQIP and SBTSS Trainers and Facilitators were Selected

Criteria Used For Selecting SEQIP and SBTSS Trainers and Facilitators

Primary School Level SBTTSS Trainers/Facilitators

To qualify as a primary level Trainers/facilitator, one must satisfy the following basic requirements:

Minimum qualification of a P1 certificate in Primary Teacher Education from a recognized institution.
Exemplary professional competence as a teacher demonstrated by learners’ performance.
Served as a teacher for at least five (5) years in either a primary school or Primary Teacher Training College
Demonstrated proficiency in computer use and applications.
Must be serving in the county of choice
Must not be a serving head or deputy head teacher.

NB: Retired teachers who demonstrate the above requirements and are not above 65 years of age were considered for applications.

Added advantage

Bachelor’s degree in education
Attended previous SMASE courses
Active member in subject association activities
Involvement in pupils’ science fairs
Holder of Trainer of Trainers certificate
Resourcefulness in terms of publication of academic papers, books, and periodicals in a relevant subject area
Kenya National Examination Council examiner

Secondary School Level SBTTSS Trainers/Facilitators

To qualify to be recruited as a trainer/facilitator at Secondary school level, one must satisfy the following basic requirements:

Minimum qualification of a Diploma in Education from a recognized institution
Exemplary professional teacher competence demonstrated by subject performance
Served as a teacher for at least five (5) years
Demonstrated proficiency in computer use and applications.
Must be serving in the county of choice
Must not be a serving school principal or deputy principal

NB: Retired teachers who demonstrate the above requirements and are not above 65 years of age were considered during the applications process.

Added advantage

Degree in education
Attended previous SMASE courses
Active member in subject association activities.
Involvement in students’ ICT, engineering and science fairs.
Holder of Trainer of Trainers certificate.
Resourceful in terms of publication of books & periodicals in relevant subject areas.
Kenya National Examination Council examiner.

Performance Standards for SBTSS Trainers and Facilitators

The performance of the successful trainer/facilitator will be measured against the following standards.

Increased teacher mastery of subject content and pedagogical content knowledge
Improved average student test scores in science, mathematics and English subjects at form 2 in public schools in targeted sub-counties
Improved average pupil test scores in science, mathematics and English subjects at class in public schools in targeted sub-counties
Increased percentage of teachers involved in virtual peer to peer learning
Conduct at least 5 visits to target secondary schools
Conduct at least 17 visits to target primary schools

List of the 30 Targeted Counties for SEQIP and SBTSS Projects

Baringo
Bomet
Bungoma
Busia
Elgeyo Marakwet
Garissa
Homabay
Isiolo
Kajiado
Kakamega
Kilifi
Kisii
Kitui
Kwale
Laikipia
Machakos
Makueni
Mandera
Marsabit
Migori
Muranga
Nandi
Narok
Samburu
Taita Taveta
Tana River
Tharaka Nithi
Turkana
Wajir
West Pokot