TSC School Reopening: All secondary and primary teachers were expected to report back to work today. This is per the directive that was issued by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) last week. Following this directive, the TSC has now outlined punitive measures for teachers who failed to report to work by Monday, September 28.
According to a TSC circular that was quoted by the People Daily, the defying teachers would face serious punishment for missing the deadline. In the circular, Sub-County Directors of Education (SDEs) warned that missing the deadline would amount to absconding of duty which is a punishable offence.
“Teachers will not be allowed to ask for a day off, they must all report today and on subsequent days for the tasks directed by the Ministry of Education to run smoothly,” the circular read in part. This means that if previous precedence is to be followed, punishment may include removal from payroll.
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The teachers had been directed to report back to their respective institutions to adequately prepare for schools reopening as Covid-19 cases ease.
TSC’s Dr. Nancy Macharia had asked the SDEs, Regional Directors and TSC County Directors to coordinate the preparations exercise after the tutors return.
“All teachers are directed to take part in development of innovative strategies designed to offer psychological support to learners, parents and stakeholders,” said Ms. Macharia.
According to a resumption program from the Ministry of Education, teachers were supposed to report to school early to make arrangements for candidates who were due to sit for their national examinations. It is expected that the candidates will be the first cohort to resume learning in October.
The scattered re-opening will see candidates report to school first; with the rest of the students expected back in a few weeks. Standard Seven, Standard Eight, Form Three and Form Four students will be expected in school’s first. TSC School Reopening.
