The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) is a Constitutional Commission established under Article 237 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010. The Commission is mandated to manage human resource functions for teachers in public institutions across the country. Its responsibilities include recruitment, deployment, promotion, discipline, and professional development of teachers, as well as ensuring quality standards in the teaching profession.
Through its mandate, the Commission plays a vital role in strengthening Kenya’s education system by ensuring that the teaching workforce is effectively managed and supported. The Commission works to enhance professionalism within the education sector while promoting accountability, transparency, and equitable access to quality education.
In line with its mandate to strengthen leadership, management, and professional oversight within the teaching service, the Teachers Service Commission invites applications from qualified, result-oriented, and highly motivated Kenyan citizens to fill several vacant positions across various directorates and functional areas of the Commission.
The positions advertised provide opportunities for experienced professionals to contribute to strategic human resource management, internal audit oversight, risk management, teacher professional management, and teacher discipline administration within the Commission. Successful candidates will join a dynamic public institution dedicated to advancing the quality and integrity of Kenya’s education system.
The available vacancies are outlined below.
- Senior Deputy Director – Human Resource Management and Development
Advert No: 63/2026
TSC Grade: 4
Vacancies: 1
The Senior Deputy Director – Human Resource Management and Development provides strategic leadership in the development, coordination, and implementation of human resource policies and programs within the Commission. The role supports workforce planning, staff development, performance management, and institutional capacity strengthening across the teaching service.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Providing strategic leadership in the formulation and implementation of human resource management policies
- Coordinating workforce planning, recruitment strategies, and staffing initiatives within the Commission
- Overseeing staff performance management systems and career development programs
- Supervising human resource operations related to staff welfare, promotions, and professional growth
- Advising senior management on human resource policy implementation and institutional workforce planning
- Monitoring compliance with public service human resource management regulations
- Coordinating staff training, development, and capacity building programs
- Supporting organizational change management and institutional development initiatives
- Senior Deputy Director – Internal Audit
Advert No: 64/2026
TSC Grade: 4
Vacancies: 1
The Senior Deputy Director – Internal Audit provides leadership in internal audit functions within the Commission to strengthen accountability, financial integrity, and operational effectiveness.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Providing strategic leadership in the development and implementation of internal audit policies and procedures
- Overseeing internal audit planning and execution across Commission departments
- Evaluating the effectiveness of internal control systems and risk management frameworks
- Reviewing financial and operational processes to ensure compliance with applicable regulations
- Advising senior management on audit findings and recommended corrective actions
- Supervising internal audit staff and coordinating departmental audit activities
- Monitoring implementation of audit recommendations across the Commission
- Preparing internal audit reports for senior management and oversight bodies
- Deputy Director – Human Resource Management
Advert No: 65/2026
TSC Grade: 5
Vacancies: 2
The Deputy Director – Human Resource Management supports the implementation of human resource management strategies and policies within the Commission.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Supporting implementation of human resource management policies and procedures
- Coordinating staff recruitment, placement, and deployment processes
- Supporting staff performance appraisal and management systems
- Managing employee relations and staff welfare programs
- Assisting in the implementation of human resource planning initiatives
- Monitoring compliance with public service human resource management guidelines
- Supporting staff development and professional training programs
- Preparing human resource reports and documentation
- Deputy Director – Human Resource Development
Advert No: 66/2026
TSC Grade: 5
Vacancies: 1
The Deputy Director – Human Resource Development focuses on staff capacity building, training coordination, and professional development initiatives within the Commission.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Coordinating staff training and development programs across the Commission
- Supporting implementation of professional development strategies for staff
- Assessing training needs and coordinating capacity building initiatives
- Monitoring effectiveness of staff training and development programs
- Supporting development of institutional learning and development frameworks
- Coordinating leadership development programs within the Commission
- Supporting performance improvement initiatives through targeted training programs
- Preparing training reports and development plans
- Deputy Director – Internal Audit (Information Systems)
Advert No: 67/2026
TSC Grade: 5
Vacancies: 1
The Deputy Director – Internal Audit (Information Systems) oversees audits related to information systems, digital infrastructure, and technology governance within the Commission.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Conducting information systems audits across the Commission
- Reviewing ICT systems to assess effectiveness of security and control mechanisms
- Evaluating data management practices and digital system integrity
- Supporting risk assessments related to technology systems
- Reviewing compliance with ICT governance frameworks and policies
- Preparing audit reports on information systems performance and compliance
- Supporting implementation of corrective actions following audit findings
- Monitoring technology risks within the Commission’s digital infrastructure
- Deputy Director – Risk Management
Advert No: 68/2026
TSC Grade: 5
Vacancies: 1
The Deputy Director – Risk Management supports the development and implementation of risk management frameworks to safeguard institutional operations.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Developing and implementing risk management policies and frameworks
- Identifying and assessing operational, financial, and strategic risks
- Monitoring institutional risk indicators and mitigation strategies
- Coordinating risk management reviews across departments
- Supporting development of institutional risk registers
- Advising management on risk mitigation strategies
- Monitoring compliance with risk management procedures
- Preparing risk management reports and assessments
- Assistant Director – Teacher Management (Field)
Advert No: 69/2026
TSC Grade: 6
Vacancies: 132
The Assistant Director – Teacher Management (Field) coordinates teacher management functions at regional and field levels to ensure effective administration of teaching staff.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Coordinating teacher deployment and management within assigned regions
- Monitoring teacher performance and professional conduct
- Supporting implementation of teacher management policies and guidelines
- Supervising teacher discipline and compliance processes
- Coordinating teacher transfers and postings within the region
- Supporting teacher professional development initiatives
- Preparing regional teacher management reports
- Liaising with education stakeholders on teacher management issues
- Principal Officer – Teacher Professional Management
Advert No: 70/2026
TSC Grade: 7
Vacancies: 20
The Principal Officer – Teacher Professional Management supports professional standards, teacher conduct management, and compliance with professional regulations.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Supporting implementation of teacher professional standards and policies
- Monitoring teacher compliance with professional conduct regulations
- Supporting professional development initiatives for teachers
- Assisting in the investigation of professional conduct issues
- Preparing reports on teacher professional management matters
- Supporting teacher registration and certification processes
- Coordinating professional discipline procedures
- Maintaining records related to professional conduct cases
- Principal Officer – Staffing
Advert No: 71/2026
TSC Grade: 7
Vacancies: 8
The Principal Officer – Staffing supports staffing operations within the Commission to ensure effective allocation and deployment of teaching personnel.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Supporting teacher recruitment and deployment processes
- Managing staffing records and documentation
- Monitoring teacher establishment and staffing levels across institutions
- Coordinating teacher postings and transfers
- Supporting workforce planning within the teaching service
- Preparing staffing reports and data analysis
- Supporting staffing policy implementation
- Liaising with relevant stakeholders on staffing matters
- Principal Officer – Teacher Discipline Management
Advert No: 72/2026
TSC Grade: 7
Vacancies: 3
The Principal Officer – Teacher Discipline Management supports disciplinary processes within the teaching service to maintain professionalism and accountability.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Supporting investigation of teacher misconduct and disciplinary cases
- Coordinating disciplinary hearings and documentation processes
- Preparing case reports and disciplinary recommendations
- Maintaining records of disciplinary proceedings and outcomes
- Supporting implementation of disciplinary policies and regulations
- Liaising with relevant authorities on disciplinary matters
- Supporting compliance with professional conduct standards
- Monitoring resolution of disciplinary cases
Application Process
Detailed job descriptions are available on the Teachers Service Commission website.
Interested and qualified candidates are required to visit the Commission’s website at www.tsc.go.ke to access full job descriptions and submit online applications.
Applications must be submitted online not later than 23rd March 2026 at 2359 hours (East African Time).
The Teachers Service Commission is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from men and women, members of all ethnic groups, and persons with disabilities. Persons with disabilities, marginalized groups, and minorities are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates are requested to visit the Commission website www.tsc.go.ke for full job description and specifications and submit online application not later than 2359 hours (East African Time) on 23rd March 2026
