TSC RECRUITMENT OF ADDITIONAL 5000 TEACHERS OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2023
TSC RECRUITMENT OF ADDITIONAL 5000 TEACHERS OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2023
TSC RECRUITMENT OF ADDITIONAL 5000 TEACHERS OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2023
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has assigned Hoffman Solutions, an independent verification agency,
the responsibility of conducting a verification exercise.
This exercise aims to confirm the recruitment of an additional 5,000 primary school teachers deployed by the commission in July 2022.
In a letter dated October 15, 2023, and signed by Director Quality Assurance and Standards Dr. Mugwuku Nthamburi on behalf of the CEO,
it was revealed that regional and county directors have been informed about this Agency’s undertaking.
The verification process will occur from October 17 to October 31, 2023, through online or phone-based surveys and input from key informants.
This action is prompted by the fact that TSC recognizes the necessity to verify all Disbursed Linked Indicator number three (DLI3) and
Their corresponding outcomes and accomplishments annually through an Independent Verification Agency.
TSC recruitment of 5000(teachers)
Teacher recruitment is carried out in accordance with the guidelines issued by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) from time to time.
The TSC advertises available vacancies, and interested candidates must submit their application forms to the County/Institutions where they wish to be considered for employment.
**Requirements for Employment**
To be employed by the TSC, candidates must meet the following requirements:
1. Must be a Kenyan citizen.
2. Must be 45 years of age or younger.
3. Must be registered as a teacher as specified in Section 23 of the Teachers Service Commission Act 2012.
For those registered but without Certificates of Registration, they must attach a copy of the online printout of their TSC Number and the original bank pay-in slip for teacher registration.
Candidates must also provide original Professional and Academic Certificates, which may include:
– CPE/KCPE Certificate
– KCE/KCSE Certificate
– PTE Certificate
– Diploma Certificate
– Degree Certificate
– School Leaving Certificate
Candidates without academic and professional certificates must provide evidence of having applied for confirmation from KNEC within 14 days.
TSC recruitment of 5000(teachers)
**Qualifications for Recruitment by TSC**
Graduate Teachers
Applicants must have:
– A minimum mean-grade of C+ (plus) at KCSE and C+ (plus) in each of the two teaching subjects, or a minimum of two (2) principles and one (1) subsidiary pass at ‘A’ Level.
In addition, they must have one of the following:
– A Bachelor of Education Degree with two (2) teaching subjects.
– A Bachelor of Science or Arts Degree plus a Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) with two teaching subjects.
Bachelor of Science with Education and Bachelor of Arts with Education with two teaching subjects.
TSC recruitment of 5000(teachers)
Diploma Teachers
Applicants must have:
– A mean grade of C+ (plus) at KCSE or its equivalent and at least C+ (or Credit Pass) in the two teaching subjects, or a minimum of one (1) principle and two (2) subsidiaries at ‘A’ level.
In addition, they must have:
– A Diploma in Education from a recognized Teacher Training Institution.
Diploma Teachers who graduated in 2008 or earlier with a mean grade of C (plain) and C (plain) in the two teaching subjects qualify for consideration.
Certificate Teachers
Minimum grade C Plain in KCSE and above.
PTE Certificate from KNEC.
Mean grade of C-(minus) for visually and hearing impaired persons.
Additional Notes:
– Candidates without certificates for subjects not in the Kenyan Curriculum do not qualify for employment, regardless of having a Post Graduate Diploma in education and enhancement.
– Certain subject qualifications can apply for specific teaching roles, such as
Economics/Accounting, Social Education, and Ethics for business studies and CRE/IRE for related vacancies.
– All applicants must have studied the two teaching subjects at KCSE except for agriculture, business studies, Home Science, and computer.
Recruitment for Teachers Above 45 Years
Teachers who are above 45 years can apply to be recruited on contractual terms. They will be recruited on a 3-year renewable contract subject to performance and cannot serve beyond the age of 65 years.
**Application Process**
Applicants for Primary schools should hold a P1 certificate, while applicants for Secondary Schools must have a minimum of a Diploma in Education Certificate.
Interested candidates should apply to the relevant authorities in the County or school where a vacancy has been advertised.Direct applications to the TSC will not be considered.
For more details on available vacancies, applicants are advised to visit the TSC website (http://www.tsc.go.ke/)
or the TSC office in their County or Sub-county of choice.
