The Teachers Service Commission, TSC, has created an online portal for collection of additional information from Junior Secondary School, JSS, teaching vacancies applicants.
Some of the details include the applicant’s phone number and name.
“Ensure you provide your TSC No, Mobile No, Official Names, County Applied and nature of the problem.” Says the TSC via an online dispatch.
The applicants have up to Friday 30th December, 2022 to update their details.
Read the full presser from TSC, below;
Junior Secondary School applicants Additional Information Collection Portal
NOTE: Those who applied for Junior Secondary permanent (9000/DEC/2022) and/or internship (21550/DEC/2022) are required to update and provide additional information.
The Teachers Service commission has advertised 919 posts to replace teachers who exited the service in February and March, 2019. 659 posts are for Primary Schools and 260 posts for Secondary Schools. Below is the advert from the Commission;
TEACHERS SERVICE COMMISSION REPLACEMENT OF TEACHERS WHO HAVE EXITED SERVICE IN PUBLIC PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS FOR THE MONTHS OF FEBRUARY AND MARCH 2019.
The Teachers Service Commission is advertising 919 posts to replace teachers who have exited service through Natural Attrition (659 posts for Primary Schools and 260 posts for Secondary Schools). Eligible candidates should meet the following basic requirements:
(i) Be Kenya citizens. (ii) Must be 45 years of age and below. (iii) Must have original Professional and Academic Certificates. (iv) Must be registered as a teacher as per Section 23 of the Teachers Service Commission Act 2012.
(a) Applicants for vacancies in Primary schools must be holders of P1 Certificate and will be selected from the County merit lists compiled during the May 2018 recruitment of additional teachers’ exercise. Successful candidates will be deployed to serve in stations in any part of the Country and not necessarily in the County where they were recruited.
(b) Applicants for vacancies in Secondary Schools must be holders of a minimum of Diploma in Education Certificate. Interested candidates should apply to the Secretary, Board of Management of the School/Institution where the vacancy has been advertised and submit a copy to the TSC County Director.
All interested candidates should submit their applications to the respective County Directors and Boards of Management as above not later than Friday 10th May, 2019. The Teachers Service Commission will only deal with TSC County Selection Panels and Boards of Management in this exercise. Individual application to the Commission will NOT be considered. Successful applicants must not fill employment forms in more than one station as this will lead to disqualification.
CAUTION: (a) The recruitment exercise is free of charge. The Teachers Service Commission would wish to forewarn applicants against fraudsters who might extort money from unsuspecting persons purporting to assist in recruitment. (b) Preference will be given to applicants who have not previously been employed by the Teachers Service Commission. Any fraudulent activity should be reported to the nearest police station, TSC County Directors, Sub-County Directors or to Teachers Service Commission headquarters through the following telephone lines: 1 Director (Staffing) Tel: 0202892193 2 Deputy Director (Staffing) Tel: 0202892131 3 Deputy Director(Staffing) Tel: 0202892133 OR Write to the Commission through the email address [email protected]
For detailed information on available vacancies in Counties and Schools/Institutions applicants are advised to: a) Visit the TSC Website https://www.tsc.go.ke or b) Visit the TSC offices at the County or Sub-County.
The Teachers Service Commission is advertising 302 posts to replace teachers who have exited service through Natural Attrition (227 posts for Primary Schools and 75 posts for Secondary Schools).
Here are the vacancies for primary schools, per county:
A total of 5 subject combinations have been changed in the ongoing 100 percent recruitment by the Teachers Service Commission, TSC, in Uasin Gishu County. According to the County’s Deputy Director in charge of staffing, Dr Dorothy Owuor Jonyo, the advertised combinations in Physics/ Chemistry and Physics/ Biology failed to attract any qualified applicants. This prompted Dr Awuor to change the combinations as per specific schools’ staffing needs as shown, below:
Olaare Secondary school- Changed from Physics/ Biology to Biology/ Chemistry
Kapsaos Secondary School- Changed from Chemistry/ Physics to Maths/ Chemistry
Chagaiya Secondary School- From Chemistry/ Physics to Chemistry/ Biology
Tumoge Secondary School- From Physics/ Chemistry to Maths/ Physics
Koisagat Gaa Secondary School- From Physics/ Chemistry to Maths/ Chemistry.
The changes were effected on Wednesday 20th February, 2019. Interested candidates can thus drop their applications at the schools ahead of a new interview date; to be communicated.
The recruitment for over 5,000 secondary schools teachers is ongoing with the new recruits expected to report to their stations in second term, 2019.
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) and the Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) held a joint meeting on 22nd August, 2019 at the TSC Head Office to deliberate on the following issues:
1). Implementation of the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) 2017-2021;
The Commission has implemented Phase Three of the CBA 2017-2021 for KUPPET
members. The meeting discussed the implementation status and challenges.
2). Collective Bargaining Agreement for 2021-2025;
It was agreed that there shall be a joint retreat between TSC and KUPPET not only to evaluate the progress and the gaps in the implementation of the current CBA, but to also lay grounds for the next CBA.
3). Enhancement of Teachers’ Medical Cover;
TSC contracted AON Minet on 1 July 2015 to manage the teachers’ medical scheme. Although the cover has been applauded by teachers, there have been some operational challenges in its implementation. The Commission undertook to address the issues raised while engaging the next period’s service provider whose tender has already been advertised.
4). Harmonisation of House Allowances;
KUPPET requested the Commission to review the teachers’ house allowances as per their job Groups instead of basing these allowances on the geographical location where teachers work.
Specifically, KUPPET recommended that all house allowances
be harmonised. The Commission undertook to consider this proposal.
5). Other Issues/discussed
KUPPET proposed that the Commission expedites the processing and payment of teachers’ exit benefits in the following ways:
i). that the Commission be mandated by Law to handle both the processing and payment of pension claims for KUPPET members.
ii). that TSC and KUPPET explore the possibility of KUPPET members adopting a Defined Contributory Pension Scheme.
The Teacher Service Commission (TSC) is implementing part of the component 1 of the Secondary Education Quality Improvement Project (SEQIP) on ‘improving the quality of teaching in targeted areas”. The project development objective (PDO) is to improve student learning in secondary education and transition from primary to secondary in targeted areas. The PDO will be measured through the following performance indicators both in aggregate and separately for boys and girls: (i) average test scores in Science and Mathematics subjects at form 2 in public schools in targeted sub-counties. These terms of reference refer to subcomponent 1.2 on enhancing teacher professional development.
DESCRIPTION OF REQUESTED SERVICES
The subject expert will be required to spearhead the coordination and development of schoolbased teacher support system (SBTSS) programmes in accordance with Project Appraisal Document and in consultation with the project coordinating units; The subject expert duties and responsibilities shall entail:
i. developing course content and training manuals and ensuring their quality; ii. preparing individual work plans; iii. developing relevant training materials and equipment; iv. facilitating training sessions; v. conducting monitoring and evaluation of training activities at all levels; vi. conducting research; vii. integrating ICT and mainstreaming special needs education in the area of specialization; and viii. preparing and disseminating training reports.
NB: The subject expert will be expected to be available on full time basis during the training Duration of service The above defined service will be undertaken for twelve months from the date of signing the contract
TERMS OF PARTICIPATION
The interested applicant is to submit the following documents in English language: 1. Application for the requested service (max 2 pages) 2. Current curriculum Vitae including list of relevant trainings conducted and references. The documents should be sent by mail or through email, to reach the undersigned not later than 30th April, 2019: The commission secretary Teachers Service Commission Private Bag Nairobi-00100 Email: [email protected]
TERMS OF SERVICE 1. Name of client is Teachers Service Commission 2. The appointment shall commence on the date of signing the contract 3. The appointment is a one year renewable contract. However; circumstances may dictate an earlier termination. 4. The title of the appointment is education technologist 5. The service will be provided during stipulated times in the year 6. The working hours are 8 per day starting 8.00 am to 5.00 p.m 7. The TSC will pay an agreed amount for the number of days the service is provided. 8. There are no collective agreements which directly affect the terms of service
CRITERIA FOR SELECTING SUBJECT EXPERTS To qualify as a subject expert, one must satisfy the following basic requirements: a) Bachelors degree in Education with a major in the area of specialization or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; b) Served as a teacher for at least 5 years; c) Demonstrated proficiency in computer use and ability to develop digital teaching and learning content.
Added advantage a. SMASE Trainer b. Resourcefulness in terms of publication of academic papers, books and periodicals in a relevant subject area c. Kenya National Examination Council examiner
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
The performance of the successful subject experts will be measured against the following standards. 1. Increased teacher mastery of subject content and pedagogical content knowledge 2. improved average student test scores in science, mathematics and English subjects at form 2 in public schools in targeted sub-counties 3. improved average pupil test scores in science, mathematics and English subjects at class 7 and 8 in public schools in targeted sub-counties
The Teachers Service Commission, TSC, has been given a go ahead to lay down strategies on how about 87,000 intern teachers will be hired to plug the teething shortages at public schools. While appearing before the National Assembly’s Education Committee yesterday, TSC Chief Executive Officer, Dr Nancy Njeri Macharia, told the legislators that about 87,000 intern teachers were required to ease the workload burden on the existing teaching staff. “We need these interns so that they can help us in addressing the shortage as we look for money to hire teachers on permanent terms,” Dr Macharia told the Committee. She requested the Committee to increase the Commission’s annual budget by Kshs. 27.6 billion this year; from the current Kshs 226 billion to 253.6 billion, so as to enable them recruit new teachers, promote those who are due for promotions and to implement the third phase phase of the Collective Bargaining Agreement, CBA. The TSC CEO told the Legislators that a total of 3,296 teachers who have recently attained higher qualifications are due for promotions. She said 1,650 teachers have graduated with Bachelors of Education Degrees, 11 have attained post graduate diplomas, 4 have doctorates and 1,635 more have attained Masters degrees. This number is, however, lower than that quoted by KNUT. The Union projects the number at over 12,000. Read more details here:Over 12,000 teachers who attained higher qualifications are yet to be promoted- KNUT
According to the TSC boss, of the Kshs. 27.6 billion requested; Kshs 13 billion will be used to implement the CBA in July, 2019. A further Kshs 3.9 billion would go into promoting teachers and effecting yearly salary increments. KShs. 6.5 billion will be used to recruit 10,000 teachers on permanent basis while, Kshs 3.5 billion will be for staff replacements.
A TSC proposal to employ teachers on contract terms has in the past received fierce opposition from both the Kenya National Union of Teachers, KNUT, and the Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers, KUPPET. But, yesterday the two unions seemed to be warming up to the proposal. The KNUT Secretary General, who is also an ODM (Orange Democratic Movement) nominated Member of Parliament and a member of the Education Committee, gave the proposal a thumbs up but warned that the terms of engagement for the intern teachers must be in line with the Labour laws. “If the interns will not be automatically absorbed, then we shall oppose the initiative,” warned Sossion.
The Hon Julius Melly chaired Education Committee approved Dr Macharia’s request and told TSC to develop a policy framework; spelling out the terms of recruitment for the interns and which will be tabled in parliament for approval. Hon Mell, who is also a Member of Parliament for Tinderet Constituency, directed Dr Macharia to present the policy frame work to the by Monday 25th February, 2019 so as to be presented to Parliament’s Budget and Appropriations Committee. Hon Sossion was quick to give a caution, though, that the policy must clearly spell out timelines for the intern teachers to be absorbed permanently. “The policy must state that once teachers graduate they shall be absorbed as interns and also state that they shall work for a certain period of time after which they will be automatically employed on permanent basis,” advised Hon Sossion.
on her part, Dr Macharia said the about 100,000 teachers working in secondary schools can not cope with the increased workload; which has been occasioned by the influx of learners through the government’s 100 percent transition policy. According to the TSC boss, secondary schools require an additional 49,750 more teachers, while primary schools are in need of 37,643 teachers. This brings the total teacher requirement to 87,393 as at now.
When the Commission last employed teachers on contract basis, it was paying Kshs 14,000 for those in Secondary schools and Kshs 10,500 for their counterparts in Primary schools. The Commission is currently recruiting a total of 5,000 teachers in Secondary schools to mitigate the staffing gaps due to the 100 percent transition that has stretched both the physical and human resources. The Education Ministry says the transition from primary to secondary schools, this year, has hit 92 percent countrywide. Records at the TSc indicate that Kakamega, Kitui and Bungoma lead other counties with the highest shortages of teachers at both public primary and secondary schools. The MPs told TSC to consider counties that are most understaffed when advertising new vacancies.
The Teachers Service Commission, TSC, has advertised for 302 teaching posts. The application deadline is Wednesday 29th May, 2019. See the advert below;
TEACHERS SERVICE COMMISSION REPLACEMENT OF TEACHERS WHO HAVE EXITED SERVICE IN PUBLIC PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL 2019
The Teachers Service Commission is advertising 302 posts to replace teachers who have exited service through Natural Attrition (227 posts for Primary Schools and 75 posts for Secondary Schools). Eligible candidates should meet the following basic requirements:
(i) Be Kenya citizens. (ii) Must be 45 years of age and below. (iii) Must have original Professional and Academic Certificates. (iv) Must be registered as a teacher as per Section 23 of the Teachers Service Commission Act 2012.
(a) Applicants for vacancies in Primary schools must be holders of P1 Certificate and will be selected from the County merit lists compiled during the May 2018 recruitment of additional teachers’ exercise. Successful candidates will be deployed to serve in stations in any part of the Country and not necessarily in the County where they were recruited. (b) Applicants for vacancies in Secondary Schools must be holders of a minimum of Diploma in Education Certificate. Interested candidates should apply to the Secretary, Board of Management of the School/Institution where the vacancy has been advertised and submit a copy to the TSC County Director.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE AND DEADLINE All interested candidates should submit their applications to the respective County Directors and Boards of Management as above not later than Wednesday 29th May, 2019. The Teachers Service Commission will only deal with TSC County Selection Panels and Boards of Management in this exercise. Individual application to the Commission will NOT be considered. Successful applicants must not fill employment forms in more than one station as this will lead to disqualification.
CAUTION: (a) The recruitment exercise is free of charge. The Teachers Service Commission would wish to forewarn applicants against fraudsters who might extort money from unsuspecting persons purporting to assist in recruitment (b) Preference will be given to applicants who have not previously been employed by the Teachers Service Commission.
Any fraudulent activity should be reported to the nearest police station, TSC County Directors, Sub-County Directors or to Teachers Service Commission headquarters through the following telephone lines: 1). Director (Staffing) Tel: 0202892193 2). Deputy Director (Staffing) Tel: 0202892131 3). Deputy Director(Staffing) Tel: 0202892133 OR Write to the Commission through the email address [email protected]
For detailed information on available vacancies in Counties and Schools/Institutions applicants are advised to: a) Visit the TSC Website www.tsc.go.ke or b) Visit the TSC offices at the County or Sub-County.
The Teachers Service Commission is an equal opportunity employer and people with disability are encouraged to apply. SECRETARY/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
The Teachers Service Commission, TSC, sends a letter of employment (Letter of probationary employment) to a newly recruited teacher after successfully vetting the teachers’ documents. The letter is sent to the teacher through the station where the teacher has been posted to serve under TSC terms. In the letter the Commission Secretary spells out the entry level of the teacher i.e Secondary School Teacher II for teachers entering the profession as degree holders. The station where the teacher has been posted and the subjects to be handled are also written on the employment letter.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT.
A newly recruited teacher works on probation for a period of not less than six (6) months. In some cases the probation period may be extended if the teacher’s performance is unsatisfactory; at worst, the teacher’s employment may be terminated before completion of the probation period. To be confirmed on permanent terms, the head of institution fills a recommendation form for the teacher that is sent to TSC for approval.
The teacher is expected to proceed to the posted institution as indicated on the employment letter and has a grace period of 30 days from the effective date; as stated on the letter.
The employment letter also spells out the expected basic salary per year depending on the entry grade of the teacher. The teacher is also entitled to monthly allowances pegged on his/ her grade. Allowances that the teacher may get include, but not limited to: House allowance and Commuter allowance. Teachers working in areas classified as hardship get hardship allowance on top of the two allowances. While, those working at schools with differently abled learners also receive Special allowance.
The teacher is expected to work in any part of the country where the Commission feels his/ her services are required. Additionally, the teacher will have to serve at the initial work station, where the first posting has been made, for a period of not less than five (5) years before requesting for a transfer. Though, in some cases such a teacher may be transferred under special consideration from the Commission on such grounds as Medical and insecurity; as may be deemed fit by TSC.
The employment letter is also copied to the Principal or head of institution and the TSC County Director.
The Teachers Service Commission, TSC, has advertised 1,050 posts to replace teachers who exited service through Natural attrition in the months of December, 2018, and January, 2019. Of these vacancies 832 are for primary schools and 218 for secondary schools.
The posts will be posted on the TSC website in due course.
All interested candidates should submit their applications to the respective County Directors and Boards of Management by 21st March, 2019. TSC cautions applicants against making direct applications to the Commission. Successful applicants must not fill employment forms in more than one station as this will lead to disqualification.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR PRIMARY SCHOOLS APPLICANTS
Must be a Kenyan Citizen
Must be 45 years of age and below
Must be registered as a teacher by TSC
Must have original Professional and Academic Certificates.
Applicants for vacancies in Primary schools must be holders of P1 Certificate and will be selected from the County merit lists compiled during the May, 2018, recruitment of additional teachers’ exercise.
REQUIREMENTS FOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS APPLICANTS
Must be a Kenyan Citizen
Must be 45 years of age and below
Must be registered as a teacher by TSC
Must have original Professional and Academic Certificates.
Applicants for vacancies in Secondary schools must be holders of a minimum of a Diploma in Education Certificate.
Interested candidates should apply to the Secretary, Board of Management, of the school/ institution where the vacancy has been advertised and submit a copy to the TSC county Director.
