Ceasing P1 Teacher Recruitment: TSC Takes Action
Ceasing P1 Teacher Recruitment: Teachers Service Commission Takes Action. In a significant development, the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has put a halt to the recruitment of P1 teachers, marking a pivotal change in the minimum qualification criteria. The conventional PTE certificate is no longer the pivotal requirement for aspiring teachers.
This transformative update, as outlined in the new Framework on Entry Requirements in the Teaching Service, underscores the dynamic nature of teacher qualifications. Despite the discontinuation of PTE-certified P1 teachers, TSC emphasizes the availability of alternative pathways.
Emphasizing a transition towards the recently established competency-based curriculum (CBC) for diploma qualifications, TSC’s dedication to ensuring competence in the education sector led to the reinforcement of teaching criteria.
As per the commission’s latest directives, a Diploma in Primary Teacher Education (DPTE) is now the bare minimum for teachers working with children in grades 1 through 6. This strategic move aims to elevate the overall quality of education in the country.
TSC further clarifies that teachers with post-training upgrade certificates in ECDE, PTE, DTE, BED, DIP ED, and SNE programs will be accepted, provided they meet specified qualifications. These certified teachers will be eligible to teach children in grades 1-3 and 4-6, focusing on both foreign and native languages.
Notably, many P1 instructors have already enrolled in teacher training colleges nationwide to pursue additional education, as revealed by the TSC databank. However, concerns linger among some that these changes may hinder the aspirations of P1 teachers who were anticipating TSC recruitment without the need to recertify in Primary Teacher Education.
In a reassuring stance, TSC assures that P1 teachers who have completed their education and obtained a diploma will receive priority consideration in the upcoming recruitment process, providing a nuanced perspective on the evolving teacher certification landscape.