TSC dismisses proposal to exempt school heads from classroom teaching
TSC dismisses proposal to exempt school heads from classroom teaching
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has flagged as fake a circulating poster claiming that a proposal has been made to exempt headteachers and principals from classroom teaching.
In a notice released on Wednesday, June 10, the commission emphasised that the information outlined on the poster is misleading and false.
“Reference is made to the above circulating poster. Please note that the information is misleading and fake,” TSC’s notice stated.
Effectively, the commission urged teachers, school leaders and the public to rely solely on verified communication through its official channels such as its website, as well as social media accounts.
“You are always advised to rely on official communication relayed through the TSC official channels i.e. TSC Website; Facebook and X,” the notice added.
The fake poster suggested that headteachers and principals would be relieved of class attendance duties to focus solely on administrative management and the implementation of the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC).
TSC clarified that no such proposal has been received or approved, emphasising that the claim has no official basis.
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Over the past few months, TSC has been the target of a series of falsified communications as the sector navigates pending issues affecting educators, contributing to a tense environment.
The false poster targets a long-standing discussion about the balance of classroom responsibilities and administrative duties for school heads.
According to the TSC Code of Regulations for Teachers, heads of institutions are mandated to teach, though this is applied in varying capacities across schools.
However, school heads have sought adjustments to their responsibilities to allow them to focus more on administrative and managerial roles, arguing that such a shift would improve school operations and oversight.
This clarification comes as the commission has been implementing broader reforms to stabilise school management, including suspending online transfer applications for headteachers, deputy headteachers, senior teachers and senior masters, with transfers now managed internally based on staffing needs rather than individual requests.
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