Update on JSS Payment for 2023: Promoting Timely Compensation.
Update on JSS Payment for 2023: Promoting Timely Compensation. In 2023, Mr. Stephen Yogo, the Executive Secretary of the Homa Bay branch of the Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET), passionately advocated immediate compensation for Junior Secondary School (JSS) teachers engaged in retooling efforts. It’s noteworthy that KUPPET strongly supports capacity building, emphasizing its pivotal role in empowering teachers to excel in their roles.
Mr. Yogo has underlined the pressing need for the organization responsible for funding these retooling exercises to ensure prompt compensation for teachers. This is a critical step toward eradicating prolonged delays in their payment, which has been a concern.
Importantly, this retooling initiative specifically targets newly hired JSS teachers, distinct from those previously employed in primary schools. This distinction is essential for understanding the program’s scope.
Promoting Timely Compensation
A significant development occurred on September 26 when the Commission issued a memorandum identifying specific teacher categories to undergo training. These categories encompass Language, Science, Mathematics, Humanities, and Technical subjects, each playing a vital role in the education system.
Moreover, the training for grade 7 teachers began on October 9 and is scheduled to conclude on October 13, 2023. Notably, Master Trainer and Trainer of Trainers (TOT) training commenced earlier, demonstrating a proactive approach.
In an environmentally conscious move, KUPPET has expressed its intention to plant trees in selected Homa Bay schools. These schools will be officially recognized as “KUPPET Forests,” highlighting the union’s strong commitment to sustainability and environmental protection.
Moreover, this teacher training initiative harmoniously aligns with the placement of 18,000 intern teachers in junior secondary schools by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC). This placement, which took place at the end of August and the beginning of September, forms part of a cohesive strategy aimed at enhancing the quality of education in junior secondary schools.
Remarkably, this training program aligns with the upcoming national writing assessment for seventh-grade students, scheduled for October. Schools now have access to these assessments, which can be easily downloaded, printed, and administered to students.
Collectively, these comprehensive efforts underscore a strong commitment to improving the educational landscape and enhancing the quality of teaching in the region.