TSC Teacher Disciplinary Procedures.A Comprehensive Guide Below.
TSC Kenya.Teaching is a profession that carries significant responsibility and trust, and it is crucial for educators to uphold the highest standards of behavior and ethics.
To ensure this, organizations such as the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) have implemented a set of guidelines, rules, and a Code of Conduct and Ethics that all teachers are required to follow.
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In situations where these guidelines are breached, there is a disciplinary process in place to address the misconduct.
This article offers a comprehensive examination of the disciplinary procedures designed for teachers, including the steps involved and the consequences for any misconduct.
TSC Disciplinary Process for Teachers
1. Initial Warning:The disciplinary process usually commences with a head of the institution providing a verbal warning or a written caution to the teacher for minor violations of the Code of Regulations for Teachers and the TSC Code of Conduct and Ethics.
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2. Show Cause: If the teacher’s misconduct continues or becomes more serious, they may be asked to explain why disciplinary action should not be taken against them.
3. Head of Institution’s Decision: After the teacher’s response, the head of the institution may issue an administrative warning or present the case to an agent appointed by the relevant authority.
4. Agent’s Role: The agent’s duties encompass:.
– Conducting an investigation and gathering pertinent evidence.
– Sending a written invitation to the accused teacher to defend themselves against specific allegations.
– Summonsing witnesses to testify in the presence of the accused teacher.
– Allowing the teacher to cross-examine each witness.
– In cases of desertion where the teacher’s whereabouts are unknown, the agent may proceed with interdiction without delay.
5. Agent’s Decision: Following the preliminary hearing, the agent may arrive at one of the following conclusions:
– Interdiction and Defense: An interdicted teacher is required to provide a defense statement within 21 days from the date of interdiction, along with their contact information.
Cases are generally heard within three months after interdiction, and teachers facing delays are advised to make inquiries.
Salary During Interdiction: During the interdiction period, authorities will pay teachers half of their salary if they are interdicted for cases involving incitement, insubordination, infamous conduct, or negligence of duty.
Preserving the integrity and professionalism of the teaching profession is of utmost importance for the well-being of students and the entire education system.
The disciplinary procedures outlined in this article serve as a mechanism to address teacher misconduct while ensuring fairness and due process.
TSC strongly encourages teachers to familiarize themselves with the Code of Conduct and Ethics, and to maintain the highest standards of behavior in their crucial role as educators.”