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TSC TPAD Login: How to Create an Account and Submit Your Appraisal
TSC TPAD Login happens at tpad2.tsc.go.ke, using your TSC Number as username and a password you set yourself — not the OTP-based systems used for T-Pay or the Leave portal. TPAD (Teacher Performance Appraisal and Development) is completed every term by every TSC-employed teacher, so getting locked out isn’t a once-off problem — it can hit you every three months. Here’s the full account creation, login, and submission process.
How to Create Your Account and Log In
Go to the TPAD Portal
Visit tpad2.tsc.go.ke directly, or go to tsc.go.ke, select Online Services, then Teacher Appraisal (TPAD).
Select Your User Type
Choose Teacher/Deputy, Head of Institution, Curriculum Support Officer, Sub-County Director, County Director/County ICT, or Regional Director — the portal serves all of these roles.
First-Time Users: Create an Account
Click “First time login? Create account” and fill in: TSC Number, ID Number, Phone Number, Email Address, Password, Confirm Password, and Mode of Notification. Click Create. You’ll receive an SMS token — enter it and click “Verify Token” to complete registration. Note: newly recruited teachers can only be added to TPAD by their Head of Institution, and usually only after their first salary payment goes through.
Add Your Bio Data
After verifying your account, add your Bio/Institution Information and Contact Information. Then go to “Subjects Combination” and select the subjects you teach, followed by “Level of Education” to add your KCSE grade, highest level of education, and institution of study. Click Submit after each section.
Returning Users: Log In
Enter your TSC Number as your username and your password, then click Login. On your very first login your password defaults to your TSC Number, and you’ll be prompted to change it to something stronger.
Reset Your Password if Needed
Click “Forgot Password” on the login screen if you can’t remember your current one.
Proceed With Appraisal
From your dashboard, click “Proceed with Appraisal” to work through the 5 teaching standards across 3 categories: Instructional Delivery, Teacher Conduct and Professionalism, and Community Practice. See the full breakdown below.
Set Targets, Add Evidence, and Submit
Work through each standard — setting targets, uploading evidence, and self-rating — then click Submit. Your appraisal is rated by your appraiser, then routed to your countersigning officer, based on your role and school level (see the table below).
Who Does What in TPAD
| Role | Key Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| Teacher | Self-appraisal across all standards, creates and uploads appraisal data online |
| Principal / Head of Institution | Inducts and activates new teachers on TPAD, captures new teachers in TIMS, removes outgoing teachers, provides oversight, appraises the Deputy Principal, and countersigns for all teachers in the school |
| Deputy Principal | Updates weekly lesson attendance, appraises HODs and teachers, schedules and conducts lesson observations, handles arbitration for teachers |
The 8-Step TPAD Process
| Step | What Happens |
|---|---|
| 1. Appraisal Calendar | The school develops its appraisal calendar for the term |
| 2. Setting Targets | Teacher sets targets against the required standards |
| 3. Implementation | Targets are implemented and evidence is gathered |
| 4. Self-Appraisal | Teacher self-rates against competencies and standards |
| 5. Appraiser Rating | Appraiser rates the teacher based on evidence gathered |
| 6. Rating Meeting | Appraiser and appraisee meet to discuss the rating, questions, and evidence |
| 7. Gap Identification | Appraisee and appraiser jointly identify performance gaps |
| 8. Support & Development | A teacher support and development plan is created and implemented |
The 5 Teaching Standards (3 Categories)
| Category | Standard | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Instructional Delivery / Teaching | 1. Professional Knowledge and Practice | Wt-3 |
| 2. Comprehensive Learning Environment | Wt-3 | |
| 3. Teacher Professional Development | Wt-3 | |
| Teacher Conduct and Professionalism | 4. Teacher Conduct & Professionalism | Wt-6 |
| Community Practice | 5. Participation in Professional Learning Community | Wt-5 |
Appraisee, Appraiser and Countersigning Officer by Role
| Appraisee | Appraiser | Countersigning Officer |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher (Primary) | Deputy Head of Institution / Senior Teacher | Head of Institution |
| Senior Teacher (Primary) | Deputy Head of Institution | Head of Institution |
| Deputy Head of Institution (Primary) | Head of Institution | Sub-County Director |
| Head of Institution (Primary) | Sub-County Director / CSO | County Director |
| Teacher, Tutor or Lecturer (Post-Primary) | Head of Department / Deputy Head of Institution | Head of Institution |
| Head of Department (Post-Primary) | Deputy Head of Institution | Head of Institution |
| Deputy Head of Institution (Post-Primary) | Head of Institution | Sub-County Director |
| Head of Institution (Post-Primary) | Sub-County Director | County Director |
Locked Out, Forgot Your Password, or Account Not Showing?
Send us your details on WhatsApp — we’ll help you get back into TPAD and sort out your account issue.
WhatsApp Us NowFAQ: TSC TPAD Login
What is my TSC TPAD login?
Your TSC Number is your username, together with a password you set when creating your account. On your very first login, the password defaults to your TSC Number before the system prompts you to change it.
Where do I access the TPAD portal?
Directly at tpad2.tsc.go.ke(https://tpad2.tsc.go.ke/auth/login), or via tsc.go.ke under Online Services, then Teacher Appraisal (TPAD).
How often do I need to fill in TPAD?
TPAD is completed termly. Every teacher employed by the Commission, in both public and private schools registered with TSC, is required to fill and submit it each term.
I’m a newly recruited teacher and can’t find my account. What’s wrong?
Newly recruited teachers are only added to TPAD by their Head of Institution, and typically only after they’ve received their first salary payment. If your account isn’t showing, check with your Head of Institution first.
Who completes my lesson observation?
Your appraiser conducts it, usually your Deputy Head of Institution, at least once a term as part of Standard 1. You don’t fill this part in yourself.
Who countersigns my TPAD appraisal?
It depends on your role and school level. A Primary teacher’s appraisal is countersigned by the Head of Institution, while a Head of Institution’s own appraisal is countersigned by the County Director. See the full breakdown by role above.
What happens after I submit my appraisal?
Your submission is sent to your Head of Institution for countersigning before it is finalised with the Commission.
Login and account creation steps verified against the official TPAD portal (tpad2.tsc.go.ke), July 2026. Legal basis cross-checked against Regulation 52(1) of the Code of Regulations for Teachers (2015).
