Background

This is the entry grade for the County Polytechnic Instructors cadre. Instructors at this level will work under the guidance of a County Polytechnic Principal.

Duties and Responsibilities

Specific duties and responsibilities shall include: -

• Instruct in areas of specialization in accordance with the syllabus;
• Prepare and maintain schemes of work, lesson plans, lesson notes, teaching and learning materials and trainee records;
• Carry out trainee assessment in class and on attachment;
• Coordinate storage, care, maintenance and proper usage of teaching and learning materials, tools and equipment;
• Conduct co-curricular activities for trainees;
• Maintain trainee discipline through guiding and counseling; and
• Induct and supervise the newly deployed Instructors.

Requirements for Appointment

For direct appointment to this grade, an instructor must have:

• Diploma in any of the following technical disciplines: -
  • Building and Construction;
  • Clothing or Fashion Design and Textile Technology;
  • Automotive Engineering;
  • Food Technology or Food and Beverage Management;
  • Agribusiness; and
  • Hair Dressing and Beauty Therapy.
• Certificate in Carpentry and Joinery will be an added advantage for candidates with a Diploma in Building and Construction;
• Training in Pedagogical Skills; and
• Registered by Technical Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA).

• Instruct in areas of specialization in accordance with the syllabus;
• Prepare and maintain schemes of work, lesson plans, lesson notes, teaching and learning materials and trainee records;
• Carry out trainee assessment in class and on attachment;
• Coordinate storage, care, maintenance and proper usage of teaching and learning materials, tools and equipment;
• Conduct co-curricular activities for trainees;
• Maintain trainee discipline through guiding and counseling; and
• Induct and supervise the newly deployed Instructors.

• Pedagogical Skills

• Diploma in Building and Construction; Clothing or Fashion Design and Textile Technology; Automotive Engineering; Food Technology or Food and Beverage Management; Agribusiness; or Hair Dressing and Beauty Therapy.
• Certificate in Carpentry and Joinery (added advantage for Building and Construction diploma holders)
• Training in Pedagogical Skills
• Registered by Technical Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA)