Why Headteachers are Reluctant to Apply for TSC CSO Positions

The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has posted posts for Curriculum Support Officers (CSOs), but primary school headteachers are hesitant to apply.

TSC released job postings for CSO I (84 posts), CSO II (regular) (286 positions), and CSO II (CSO SNE) (295 positions) in the previous month.95 posts for Principal Teacher Management Officers (PTMO) were also posted.

Due to a lack of interest from some primary school principals, the commission re-advertised the aforementioned positions on Tuesday, July 18, 2023.

Primary school teachers are purposefully not applying for the CSO posts because they believe the position does not provide significant financial incentives. Many headteachers in job group C5 think the CSO role is undesirable since it doesn’t offer substantial compensation.

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P1 headteachers express their concerns because they are currently in charge of budgets that include significant allocations like the free primary education (FPE), junior secondary school (JSS) funding, and the free day secondary education funds (FDSE), as well as the domestic school meals programme.

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An unnamed headteacher said, “The CSO does not have enough money, and they routinely visit schools looking for tips from the headteachers. I am unable to leave my solid job for one where I would have to rely on outside assistance.

Why Headteachers are Reluctant to Apply for TSC CSO Positions

Candidates must have worked as a Curriculum Support Officer in TSC tier 10 for at least three years in order to be appointed as a CSO.

Additionally, they must have successfully completed a management course lasting at least two weeks and hold a master’s degree in education or special education from an accredited institution.

Candidates are urged to go to the TSC website for more information about the re-advertisement.

The re-advertisement emphasises that qualified applicants should submit their applications online at https://teachersonline.tsc.go.ke, which is the TSC website.

Applications must be submitted by August 1, 2023, at 5:00 PM.

Part of the advertisement reads, “TSC is an equal opportunity employer, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.”