About the Board
The Teaching Service Commission (TSC) was established by the Teaching Service Act of 2013.
Functions of the Commission Board
The TSC's role is determined by the Act. Its primary functions are to:
- administer the disciplinary and impairment review processes
- to recruit and employ teachers, principals and associated staff in all government and assisted non-government schools
- to ensure all government schools and all assisted non-government schools are adequately staffed
- to monitor the attendance, efficiency and conduct of all employees in the Teaching Service and to take fair and firm action to maintain high standards in these areas
- to establish, monitor and enforce required standards for ongoing professional development of Teaching Service employees and others. licensed to teach.
- to assist Education Authorities in obtaining visas, work permits and residence permits for expatriate teachers;
- to manage the teacher's discipline.
- to advise the Government, the Minister, the Director-General of the Ministry of Education and other senior members of the Government and the Public Service in relation to:
(i) teacher education, both prior to and after appointment to the Teaching Service; and
(ii) teacher recruitment and retention strategies and programs; and
(iii) the remuneration and working conditions of teachers; and
(iv) all other matters concerning the Teaching Service.
In performing its functions, the Board is required to: