Kenya unveils new TSC salary scale for teachers
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) in Kenya has announced a new TSC salary scale to boost the morale of teachers and reward their hard work. The new salary scale is set to bring more than Ksh. 35 billion to the sector in the current financial year.
Benefits of the new TSC salary scale
The new TSC salary scale for teachers has been designed to improve the overall performance of teachers. The main benefits include:
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- Higher minimum salary: All teachers will now receive a minimum salary of Kshs. 30,000 per month, an increase of 21.7% from the previous rate of Kshs. 24,640.
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- Compensation for overtime: Teachers will now be compensated for any overtime work on a monthly basis.
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- Bonus payments: Teachers will receive a one-time bonus payment in December of up to Kshs. 10,000.
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- Cost of living allowance: Teachers will receive a cost of living allowance of up to Kshs. 10,000 per month.
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- Housing allowance: Teachers who are actively employed and living outside their county headquarters will be entitled to a housing allowance of up to Kshs. 6,000 per month.
The impact of the new TSC salary scale
The new TSC salary scale will have a positive impact on the overall quality of education in Kenya. The increased salary scale and bonus payments will encourage teachers to stay in their current positions and provide the best education possible.
The increase in salary will also help to attract more talented and experienced teachers to the profession which will, in turn, bring about better quality education for students. In addition, the new salary scale will help to reduce teacher turnover and attrition, enabling teachers to stay in the profession for longer periods and providing continuity in the classroom.
Conclusion
The new TSC salary scale is a step in the right direction in terms of improving the overall quality of education in Kenya. It will improve morale, increase retention, and attract more qualified and experienced teachers to the profession. The new salary scale will undoubtedly help to create better opportunities for students and ultimately lead to better education outcomes in Kenya.
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