The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has officially announced a nationwide recruitment drive to fill 2,014 teaching positions vacated through natural attrition. This vital exercise is aimed at replenishing the teaching workforce across primary, junior secondary, and secondary schools. The Commission has emphasized that all newly recruited teachers will be employed on Permanent and Pensionable terms.
This significant recruitment initiative comes at a time when the Kenyan education system is undergoing extensive reforms, including curriculum adjustments, increased enrollment rates, and infrastructural expansions. The recruitment is, therefore, both timely and crucial for stabilizing the education sector by filling vacant posts that have arisen due to resignations, retirements, or other natural causes.
Breakdown of the Available Teaching Positions
The 2,014 teaching vacancies are distributed across the education levels as follows:
- Primary School Teachers: 1,309 posts
- Junior Secondary School Teachers: 32 posts
- Secondary School Teachers: 673 posts
These positions are spread across the country, with specific allocations per county and school. Applicants are strongly encouraged to visit the TSC official website (www.tsc.go.ke) to view the exact distribution of vacancies by school and region.
Employment Terms and Nature of Engagement
All successful candidates will be engaged on Permanent and Pensionable terms, thereby guaranteeing long-term job security and access to benefits under the government employment framework. This move also reinforces the Commission’s objective of retaining a committed and professionally stable teaching workforce.
Minimum Eligibility Criteria for Applicants
To qualify for the advertised positions, interested candidates must meet the following mandatory requirements:
- Citizenship: The applicant must be a Kenyan citizen.
- Academic and Professional Qualifications:
- For Primary School Teachers: Must possess a P1 Certificate, which is the basic qualification required for primary teaching positions.
- For Junior and Secondary School Teachers: Must have at least a Diploma in Education. Additionally, candidates must have scored a minimum grade of C+ (plus) in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) or its equivalent. This must include a C+ grade in two teaching subjects.
- TSC Registration: All applicants must be registered teachers with the Teachers Service Commission. Registration details and application forms can be accessed via the TSC portal.
How to Apply
The Commission has outlined a strictly online application process for all prospective candidates. Interested individuals should submit their applications via the TSC’s official recruitment portal:
- www.tsc.go.ke under the “Careers” section; or
- teachersonline.tsc.go.ke
All applications must be submitted on or before Monday, 19th May 2025 at midnight. Late submissions or manual applications will not be considered under any circumstance.
Candidates are also advised to apply for only one position. Submission of multiple applications will lead to immediate disqualification from the recruitment process.
Important Notes for Applicants
The Teachers Service Commission has issued several guidelines and reminders for candidates participating in the recruitment drive:
- The TSC Recruitment Guidelines for the 2024/2025 Financial Year, as detailed in Circular No. 19/2024 and No. 20/2024, will govern the entire process. Applicants are urged to familiarize themselves with these guidelines, accessible on the Commission’s website.
- Shortlisted candidates must present original academic and professional certificates during interviews. Photocopies or uncertified documents will not be accepted.
- Manual applications or hand-delivered forms will not be considered. All applications must be completed and submitted online through the specified platforms.
- Priority will be given to applicants who have never been employed by the Teachers Service Commission. This is part of the Commission’s strategy to provide equal opportunity and absorb new educators into the system.
- The TSC remains committed to inclusive hiring. As such, persons with disabilities (PWDs) are strongly encouraged to apply. The recruitment process is governed by the principles of equality and non-discrimination as outlined in the Constitution of Kenya.
