Tell us we are wrong, but if you are on this piece, you are probably wondering if there is an ongoing teacher recruitment in 2024. Well, you guessed it right. Every year, the Teacher’s Service Commission announces various adverts seeking to fill any vacant positions. During this period, the commission encourages all TSC registered to apply for the positions. With that said, this article will walk you through all that you need to know about TSC recruitment in Kenya.
The Teacher and Service Commission, popularly known as the TSC, is a state-owned parastatal under the Ministry of Organization. It was established in 1967 through an Act of Parliament. Under the Constitution of Kenya, article 237, the committee’s purpose is to register teachers trained in various institutions in Kenya. Additionally, they are involved in employing teachers and assigning them to various schools in the country with vacancies to fill. Also, they can transfer teachers and even deregister them in case of disciplinary issues.
Latest News on TSC Recruitment 2024
Will TSC employ teachers in 2024 in Kenya? This is a question that is always on the mind of every TSC registered teacher who is yet to be employed. The Good news is that, yes, in 2024, TSC has announced its annual recruitment exercise. The bad news, however, is that the process has ended as of the article’s writing, as the TSC Recruitment deadline 2024 was on 7th October 2024.
In 2024, TSC announced 46,000 teacher vacancies for Primary, Junior, Secondary, and Secondary Schools. They are broken down as follows:
| Category | Number of Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Primary School Teachers | 6,000 |
| Junior Secondary Teachers | 39,550 |
| Senior Secondary Teachers | 450 |
| Total | 46,000 |
The recruitment and selection process is not done physically at TSC offices. Instead, all applicants should make their application only through the TSC recruitment portal ( We have covered this below).
What are the minimum qualifications for TSC teachers?
Ther teacher’s Service Commission recruitment process is a serious process that aims only to recruit serious candidates. Therefore, to ensure that only qualified personnel are recruited, the commission has several guidelines that all applicants must meet before they are recruited. While the criteria vary from the Job position being advertised, here are the general requirements:
- You must be a citizen of Kenya above 18 years.
- The minimum academic qualification is a P1 certificate for diploma holders or a bachelor’s degree.
- All Aspiring Applicants Must be Registered with the TSC
- A minimum of at least C+ in KCSE is a must, or it is equal in two teaching subjects
- Some Positions may require you to have undergone an internship first
How to Apply for TSC Recruitment 2024
The application process for any job position is very easy as long as you meet the necessary requirements. Another thing is that with the advances in Technology, the Teachers Service Commission has actually made it easier to submit your application through its TSC online portal. Hard-copy applications are not accepted.
Here is how you can easily make your application:
- Visit the TSC Recruitment portal on your phone or Laptop
- Sign in to the TSC portal using your ID number and phone number
- On your dashboard, look for Active Adverts for Teachers and click on it. You will be redirected to a page with a list of open vacancies.
- Scroll to your desired post and click Actions.
- Click View/ Apply. You will view all the details related to the post.
- Enter your surname, ID, and TSC number to proceed.
- Fill in the details that follow to complete the application.
- Once done, click Submit to complete the process.
What Happens After Recruitment?
After the recruitment process is complete, shortlisted candidates will be notified about their interview dates and venues. During the process, you will be required to present your original academic and professional certificates. These include:
- CPE/KCPE Certificate
- KCE/KCSE Certificate
- PTE Certificate
- Diploma Certificate
- Degree Certificate
- School Leaving Certificates
- TSC teacher Registration certificate
- KRA PIN certificate
Has TSC advertised recruitment of interns?
Aside from the regular vacancy positions, TSC also has slots for interns. The best thing is that TSC interns are paid a monthly stipend of Ksh 15,000 for those in primary schools and Ksh 20,000 for those in secondary schools.
In 2024, the commission advertised applications to fill 20,000 teacher internship posts in Junior Schools to support the implementation of a Competency-Based Curriculum. The deadline for his application is November 4th, 2024, but before applying, you must make sure that you meet the following requirements:
- Be a Kenyan citizen;
- Must be a holder of at least a Diploma in Education with a minimum mean
- Grade of C+ (plus) and C+ (plus) in two teaching Subjects in KCSE or its
- equivalent.
- Must be a registered teacher with the Teachers Service Commission.
To apply for TSC internships, visit the TSC website at www.tsc.go.ke, navigate to the carer section, and follow the process to make your applications.
TSC contacts
For immediate assistance, you can reach the commission at:
- TSC address: TSC House, Kilimanjaro Av, Private Bag 00100, Nairobi
- Telephone number: (020) 289-2000
- Email address: info@tsc.go.ke
Conclusion
And there you have it. If you have been waiting for the TSC recruitment exercise in 2024. This is the best time to apply for the advertised job positions. Remember, the whole exercise is set to take between 1 to 7th October 2024. So keep these dates in Mind. Just follow the information that we have listed in the guide, and you will be on your way to landing that TSC job in 2024
All the best from us.