WILSON SOSSION
On Thursday, Mr Sossion said teachers’ promotion is a continuous exercise and should be based on the existing schemes of service. “The schemes of service have not changed and that is what is agreed in the collective bargaining agreement,” he said. According to Knut, the teachers’ career progression tool — which the employer has implemented — cannot surpass degree and masters’ qualifications when it comes to promotions. TSC has introduced the Teacher Performance Appraisal and Development (Tpad) tool to address performance gaps. It will also facilitate career progression and recertification of all teachers to ensure professional compliance.
TEACHERS
In the programme, teachers will have two modules; one for administrators and another for teachers. Teachers will be taken through six levels while administrators will be taken through one to four levels. TSC has asked teachers to pay for the modules. However, teachers are against the proposal and want their employer to pay for any tool it introduces.
“If the employer wants teachers to be trained in any programme, the money should be provided for. Teachers will not pay to undertake any programme they have not subscribed to,” Mr Sossion said.
