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TSC GUIDELINES FOR RECRUITMENT OF TEACHER INTERNS, POST PRIMARY INSTITUTIONS -2022/2023
GUIDELINES FOR RECRUITMENT OF TEACHER INTERNS, POST PRIMARY INSTITUTIONS -2022/2023 FINANCIAL YEAR
1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION
Following the advertisement for recruitment of teacher interns, TSC Sub-County Selection Panels are required to conduct the selection exercise for the advertised vacancy (ies) in their Institutions.
Applicants will be required to submit their applications to the Secretary, Teachers Service Commission online through teachersonline.go.ke for the institution where a vacancy has been declared. Applicants will be required to upload copies of professional and academic certificates together with any other relevant document as may be applicable.
The Selection Panel is required to exercise the highest degree of transparency and accountability, as stipulated in the Public Officer Ethics Act, and TSC Code of Conduct and Ethics (CoCE, 2015).
The TSC Regional Directors are required to induct TSC County Directors within their areas of jurisdiction, who in turn are expected to induct members of the Sub – County Selection Panels involved in the recruitment process on the relevant Sections of the Act and the Code of Regulations for Teachers (CORT, 2015) before the commencement of the selection exercise.
The TSC County Director together with the TSC Sub-County Directors MUST ensure that the recruitment process is done in strict adherence to the laid down protocols by the Ministry of Health on containment of COVID- 19
TSC Sub-County Director MUST ensure that venues for interviews are accessible to applicants with disability.
All applicants MUST be registered teachers as per Section 23(1) of the Teachers Service Commission Act, 2012. Applicants who are not duly registered shall not be considered for recruitment.
TSC Sub-County Directors MUST confirm online registration status of the applicants at shortlisting stage to avoid engaging unregistered/deregistered teachers or ineligible applicants
Applicants whose names differ in the academic and professional certificates and/or identification cards MUST present an Affidavit, sworn under the Oaths and Statutory Declarations Act, Cap 15 of the Laws of Kenya to explain the variance in names.
Applicants who re-sat either KCPE or KCSE examinations (or their equivalents) MUST present certified copies of the certificate(s) of the national examination(s) in question for all the Copies of the certificates must be certified by the Sub-County Directors.
Upon generation of Applicants’ List from the system, the TSC County Director shall share the lists with TSC Sub-County Director who shall convene the Sub-County Selection Panel(s). The TSC Sub-County Selection Panel(s) shall verify applicants’ professional, academic and any other relevant documents before shortlisting a maximum of five (5) applicants per advertised post.
The TSC Sub-County Director shall invite shortlisted applicants for the verification of documents through a Short Messaging Service (SMS). The message shall include interview date, venue and time of the The verification of documents shall be conducted at least seven (7) days from the date of invitation.
The list of shortlisted applicants by subject combination shall immediately be submitted to the TSC County Director who shall verify the lists, compile and submit the lists the TSC Regional County Director who shall in turn verify the lists, compile and submit the lists to the HQs for publishing on the TSC website.
Following the verification exercise, the TSC Sub-County Director shall compile a Merit List of all of applicants whose documents have been verified. The Merit Lists shall be used to recruit teacher interns and any subsequent recruitment process within the financial
Upon invitation for interview, applicants shall be required to present originals and clear photocopies of the following documents: –
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- National identification card;
- Certificate of Registration as a teacher;
- Diploma/Degree certificate and official transcripts;
- KCSE certificates or its equivalent (include certificates for attempts if one re-sat exams);
- KCPE certificate or its equivalent (include certificates for attempts if one re-sat exams);
- Primary and Secondary School leaving certificates and other relevant testimonials;
- National Council of Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) Card (where applicable);
- An Affidavit sworn under the Oaths and Statutory Declarations Act, Cap 15 of the Laws of Kenya to explain the variance in names;
- Letter of certification of results by KNEC (where applicable).
All applicants, irrespective of gender, disability, ethnicity or Home County shall be given equal opportunities.
Persons with disabilities shall be required to indicate their disability status together with the nature of disabilities to inform their placement;
The Commission shall ensure that 5% of all the advertised slots are reserved for the recruitment of teachers with disabilities in accordance to the provisions of Constitution and the Law.
In the event of a tie, consideration for selection will be determined as per the order of priority shown hereunder:
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- Applicants’ disability status;
- Length of Stay since graduation;
- Strength of academic and professional certificates
N/B: If applicants tie at aggregate grades, subject grades shall be considered.
The names of interviewed applicants ranked in order of performance in the selection process for each vacancy (Appendix iii) shall be submitted to the Commission by the TSC County Director together with successful applicants’ recruitment documents.
Applicants who have served under teacher internship programme or have been employed by the Commission are not
During the interview, the Sub-County Selection Panel shall develop a vacancy – specific Merit List. The Merit List shall be used in the subsequent recruitment processes involving a similar vacancy in the sub-county within the financial year or as directed by the Commission from time to time.
The Sub-County Selection Panel shall submit the vacancy specific merit list to the TSC County Director.
The TSC County Director shall compile Subject- Specific Merit List for county. This data bank shall be used to replace teacher interns in the county within the financial
The TSC County Director shall forward the subject specific merit list to the Regional Director who will compile the Regional Subject Specific Merit The Regional Director Shall forward the Regional Subject Specific Merit Lists to the Director Staffing at the Headquarters. This data bank of interviewed candidates shall be used to replace those exiting service within the Financial Year or as it may be directed by the Commission.
Where candidates are exhausted from the subject specific county data bank, replacement shall be done using the regional data bank. Where candidates are exhausted within a region, vacancies shall be filled using the Subject Specific National data bank or as it may be directed by the TSC.
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AUTHENTICATION OF ACADEMIC, PROFESSIONAL AND OTHER RELATED DOCUMENTS
Applicants must present original and legible photocopies of the following documents: –
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- National identification card;
- Certificate of Registration as a teacher;
- Diploma/Degree certificate and accompanying transcripts;
- KCSE certificates or its equivalent (include certificates for attempts if one re sat exams);
- KCPE certificate or its equivalent (include certificates for attempts if one re sat exams);
- Letter of certification of results by KNEC (where applicable);
- Primary and Secondary School leaving certificates and other relevant testimonials;
- National Council of Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) Card (where applicable);
- An Affidavit sworn under the Oaths and Statutory Declarations Act, Cap 15 of the Laws of Kenya to explain the variance in
NB: Provisional transcript(s) shall not be accepted.
Selection Committee
The selection panel shall verify that: –
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- The applicant meets the requirements stipulated in the TSC advertisement;
- All submitted original academic and professional certificates, as well as official transcripts are authentic.
Any applicant(s) who present forged/fake academic, professional and other documents commit(s) an offence and shall be disqualified and/or
The TSC Sub-County Director shall certify photocopies of the certificates and confirm they are true copies of the applicant’s original academic and professional certificates prior to the interview.
Once the interview process is completed, a vacancy specific Merit List based on the interview results shall be compiled and communicated to all applicants at the end of interview exercise.
It is the responsibility of the TSC the:
County Director/Representative to ensure that
- Exercise is fair and transparent;
- The Selection Panels are satisfactorily sensitized on the recruitment process;
- The interviews are conducted as stipulated in these guidelines and any other circulars applicable to the process;
- Only the successful applicant(s) on the Merit List are engaged as teacher
The Secretary, Sub-County Selection Panel should ensure that successful applicant(s) from the Merit List is/are engaged as teacher interns.
All relevant recruitment documents shall be submitted to the TSC County Director’s office by the TSC Sub-County Director. The TSC County Directors shall convene a County Selection Panel.
The panel shall conduct verification of the documents and ensure that all the requirements are met by the successful applicants before signing Internship Agreement and Offer of Internship Letters and submitting the recruitment documents (as per the approved checklist) to the TSC Headquarters within the stipulated timelines.
SELECTION PANEL FOR INSTITUTIONS WITH BOMs
Chairperson, Board of Management Head of the Institution
Subject Specialist
Chairperson Secretary Member
Parent Association (PA) Chairperson TSC County Director/ Representative TOTAL
Member Member
SELECTION PANEL FOR SCHOOLS WITHOUT BOMs
TSC County Director/ Representative – Chairperson
Head of the Institution – Secretary
Subject Specialist – Member
PA Chairperson – Member
PA Member – Member
TOTAL
TSC RECRUITMENT SELECTION PANEL FOR JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS
- TSC Sub County Director
- TSC Sub County Human Resource Officer
- Curriculum Support Officer/Subject Specialist
TOTAL
Chairperson Secretary Member
N/B: The TSC Sub-County Director shall ensure that the Selection Panel is well sensitized to conduct the interview within the COVID-19 containment measures as set by the Ministry of Health or any other pandemic as may advised by the Ministry of Health from time to time.
SELECTION CRITERIA
The Secretary, Selection Panel shall provide to the selection panel a list of all shortlisted applicants as received from the TSC County Director.
The selection panel shall interview only those who meet the set The TSC Sub County Director should note any inconsistency (ies), adhere to the guidelines and guide the applicants /selection panel and the Commission accordingly.
Applicants shall appear in person before the selection panel. The selection panel shall score each applicant based on the selection score guide (Appendices 1 (a) or 1 (b))
An applicant with disabilities related to hearing and/or speech shall be allowed the company of a sign language interpreter.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR TSC TEACHERS
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 two (2) Principles and one (1) Subsidiary pass at ‘A’ Level. In addition, they must have either:
- A Bachelor of Education Degree with two (2) teaching subjects or,
- A Bachelor of Science or Arts Degree plus a Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) with two teaching subjects or,
- Bachelor of Science with Education/Bachelor of Arts with Education with two teaching subjects or,
- Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Education and Extension with two teaching
N.B: Applicants with the following qualifications are also eligible;
- Diploma in Education Holders with a Mean Grade of C+ (Plus) and C+ (Plus) in the two teaching subjects at KCSE and have undertaken a Bachelors of Education Degree.
- Those who obtained Mean Grade C (Plain) at KCSE and C (Plain) in the subjects of study at A-Level and obtained at least 1 Principle and 2 Subsidiaries for Sciences, 2 Principles and 1 Subsidiary for Arts prior to undertaking a Bachelor of Education Degree.
Diploma Teachers
Applicants must have a minimum Mean Grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE or its equivalent with at least C+ (Plus) in the two teaching subjects.
N.B: Hearing and visually impaired teachers who enrolled for training with Mean Grade of C (Plain) and C (Plain) in the two teaching subjects are eligible.
Technical Teachers
Applicants must have a minimum Mean Grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE or its equivalent with at least C+ (Plus) in the two teaching subjects or one (1) Principle and two (2) Subsidiaries at ‘A’-Level in subjects studied. In addition, they must have either:
- Bachelor of Education Technology (BeD TECH); or,
- Bachelor of Science (BSc) in any relevant technical Subject (s) /Course; or
- Higher Diploma in a technical course; or
A Diploma in a technical
Further, applicants under category (ii) above MUST possess a Diploma in Technical Teacher Education from Kenya Technical Trainers College (KTTC), previously known as Kenya Technical Teachers College.
N.B:
Applicants whose training is in subjects that are currently not in the Secondary School Curriculum do not qualify, irrespective of their having undertaken a Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) and/or enhancement. This category includes but is not limited to Bachelor of Science /Bachelor of Arts in:
- Natural Resources Meteorology
- Forestry
- Animal Husbandry
- Horticulture
- Farm Machinery
- -Sociology
- Journalism
- Fisheries Anthropology Biotechnology Theology / Divinity
- Applicants with Economics/Commerce/Accounting can apply for Business Studies
- Diploma Teachers with English/other subjects qualify for employment as teachers of English/Literature on condition that they have adequate units in both Language and
All applicants must have studied the two teaching subjects at KCSE except for Agriculture, Business Studies, Home Science, and Computer Studies. For those who did not study Business Studies and Computer Studies, one should have attained a minimum of C+ (Plus) in Mathematics at KCSE. For those who did not study Agriculture and Home Science, one should have attained a minimum of C+ in Biology at
Graduate Teachers should have studied a minimum of eight (8) course units in each teaching subject. In addition, the teachers must have studied Special Methods in their two teaching subjects of choice together with a minimum of three (3) months teaching
Enhancement certificate(s) and transcripts shall only apply where an applicant had not covered the minimum number of units during the degree/ diploma programme.
Applicants who chose to study a third subject must ensure that they have studied all the units in the chosen subject as offered by the selected institution for four years of study together with special methods and teaching practice. In addition, there should be evidence that the applicants have covered the approved credit hours for the
Applicants previously employed under contract and whose services were terminated due to inadequate units in teaching subjects and have since obtained enhancement certificates with <;idequate units are eligible to apply.
Kenya Sign Language (KSL) and Braille are considered as teaching subjects in Special Needs Education e.g. Biology/KSL and Geography/Braille.
VALIDATION OF DOCUMENTS BY THE TSC COUNTY DIRECTOR
The TSC County Directors should: –
- Ensure that the Internship Agreement and the Offer of Internship Letter have all the attachments required as provided for in the approved checklist/s;
- Vet the recruitment documents to verify that the applicant(s) recruited qualify for engagement as a teacher intern as per the provisions of the recruitment guidelines;
- Ensure that all documents are duly signed as required; including the score sheets, Minutes of the Selection Panels, Internship Agreement and Offer of Internship Letter confirming that the candidate qualifies/merits to be engaged as a teacher intern;
- Compile complaints received and submit appropriate action taken or recommendations to the
DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE TSC HEADQUARTERS
The TSC County Director is required to hand over the following documents to the TSC Headquarters:
- Duly signed Internship Agreement and Offer of Internship Letter together with:
- Certified copies of:
- National Identification Card;
- Certificate of Registration as a teacher;
- Academic certificates;
- Professional certificates and all official transcripts;
- Letter of Certification of results by KNEC (where applicable);
- NCPWD Card (where applicable);
- An Affidavit sworn under the Oaths and Statutory Declarations Act, Cap. 15 of the Laws of Kenya to explain the variance in names (where applicable);
- Certified copies of:
- Bank plate/Card (front face);
- KRA PIN Certificate;
- NHIF
2. Two (2) passport size colour photographs in respect of successful applicant(s);
3. Original Medical Examination report in form GP
4. A list of all interviewed applicants in order of merit for the advertised vacancies in (Appendix (Ill a);
A copy of the system generated list of all applicants clearly showing those who failed to attend the interview; (Appendix Ill b);
List of applicants with disabilities; (Appendix VI);
Duly signed Minutes of the Selection Panel and the Sub-County Selection Panel;
Completed selection score guide duly signed;
Duly completed pay point particulars
COMPLAINTS
Any applicant who is dissatisfied with the process should submit to the TSC County Director a written complaint immediately and send an email to the TSC Headquarters through email address: [email protected] not later than seven (7) days after the selection process;
The TSC County Director should within seven (7) days analyze and address all complaints raised after the selection process has been completed and promptly inform the Headquarters on the action taken;
Where an applicant is dissatisfied with the decision of the TSC County Director in (ii) above, or where the complaint is made against the TSC County Director, the applicant shall appeal to the Appeals Committee on staffing functions at the TSC The Appeals Committee shall investigate the allegations and take appropriate action within fourteen (14) days.
IMPORTANT NOTES
Clarification and advice on issues of qualifications arising from these guidelines, should be sought from the TSC County Directors.
Notwithstanding the decentralization of the function of teacher recruitment pursuant to Section 20 of the TSC Act, the Commission is not precluded in carrying out recruitment directly from the TSC Headquarters.
The TSC Regional Directors shall:
Ensure guidelines are adhered to within their regions;
- Coordinate the teacher recruitment process within their respective regions;
- Sensitize County Directors and oversee the sensitization of other officers including members of the Selection panels involved in the process;
- Ratify the Merit Lists for use during recruitment;
- Shall undertake measures to resolve complaints arising from the process within their regions.
Attached find the following Appendices for use during the selection exercise
Appendix I:
Appendix II: Appendix Ill a: Appendix Ill b:
Appendix IV: Appendix V: Appendix VI:
Selection Score Guide for Post Primary Institution Teachers
Selection Score Guide for Post Primary Institution teachers with disabilities
Grading System
Board of Management and TSC Checklists List of interviewed applicants.
List of all applicants clearly showing those who never turned up for interview
Declaration Form I Declaration Form II
List of applicants with disabilities
APPENDIX 1 (a)
SELECTION SCORE GUIDE FOR TEACHER INTERNS – POST PRIMARY INSTITUTIONS
Applicants should be awarded marks during the selection in accordance with the areas specified below.
APPLICANT’S NAME QUALIFICATION TSC No. _
| SCORING AREAS | MAXIMUM SCORE | ACTUAL SCORE | AVERAGE
SCORE BY THE PANEL |
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| A (I) | Academic and Professional qualifications
Bachelors of Education (BED) Degree (i) First Class————— (ii) Second Class ——- |
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35 |
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| 30
25 |
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| (iii) Pass | |||||||
| OR | |||||||
| Bachelor of Arts (BA) Degree + PGDE or | |||||||
| Bachelor of Science (BSC) + PGDE | |||||||
| (i) First CIass
(ii) Second Class———————- |
35
30 |
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| (iii) Pass | 25 | ||||||
| MAXIMUM SCORE | 35 | ||||||
| (II) | Diploma+ Dip. Tech. Education | ||||||
| (i) Distinction———– | 30 | ||||||
| (ii) Credit —————– | 25 | ||||||
| . (iii) Pass——
OR Diploma in Education |
——– | 20 | |||||
| (i) | Distinction | 30 | |||||
| (ii) Credit
(iii) Pass—
MAXIMUM SCORE |
25 | ||||||
| 20 | |||||||
| 30 | |||||||
| B | Length of stay since qualifying as a teacher
i. 2010 and before —– ii. 2011 –—- —-— iii. 201 2 ——– —- iv. 2013 —– ————– V. 201 4 |
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| 60 | |||||||
| 55 | |||||||
| 50 | |||||||
| 45 | |||||||
| 40 | |||||||
| 35 | |||||||
| vi. 201 5 ————–
vii. 2016 viii. 2017 ix. 2018 —- X. 2019 xi. 2020—————— xii. 2021 to date
MAXIMUM SCORE |
————-
——- —
———————- —— — |
30 | |||
| 25 | |||||
| 20 | |||||
| 15 | |||||
| 10 | |||||
| 05 | |||||
| 60 |
N.B: For purposes of scoring part C, the year an applicant satisfactorily qualified to be a teacher as per the Commission policies shall be the year used to determine the length of stay since graduation and not the certificate is used to score part A of this score sheet.
| C (i) Communication ability | |||||
| a) Communication skills | 1 | ||||
| b) Presentation———————— —
(ii) Knowledge of current trends in Education Sector —— ———– ———- (iii) Special talents (Leadership awards and acknowledgement) —- ————
NB: No candidate should score zero in this section
MAXIMUM SCORE |
1 | ||||
| 2 | |||||
| 1 | |||||
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I |
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|
5 |
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| GRAND TOTAL | 100 | ||||
We certify that the information entered above is correct to the best of our knowledge.
Sign _
(Secretary, Sub-County Selection Panel)
Sign _
(Chairperson Sub-County Selection Panel)
Name _
Date _
Name _
Date _
APPENDIX 1 (b)
SELECTION SCORE GUIDE FOR TEACHER INTERNS WITH DISABILITIES – POST PRIMARY INSTITUTIONS
| SCORING AREAS | MAXIMUM SCORE | I | ACTUAL SCORE | AVERAGE SCORE BY THE PANEL | ||
| Al. | Academic and Professional qualifications
Bachelors of Education (BED) Degree (i) First Class— — —— (ii) Second Class ——————– (iii) Pass———————————-
0 R Bachelor of Arts (BA) Degree+ PGDE or Bachelor of Science (BSC) + PGDE (i) First Class—————————————- (ii) Second Class (iii) Pass——— ———————
MAXIMUM SCORE |
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| 35 | ||||||
| 30 | ||||||
| 25 | ||||||
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35 |
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| 30 | ||||||
| 25 | ||||||
|
35 |
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| II | OR | |||||
| Diploma+ Dip. Tech. Education | 30 | |||||
| (i) Distinction—————– | 25 | |||||
| (ii) Credit——————————————– | 20 | |||||
| (iii) Pass— – | ||||||
| OR | ||||||
| Diploma in Education | ||||||
| (i) Distinction—————————————————– | 30 | |||||
| (ii) Credit—— — | , 25 | |||||
| (iii) Pass———————– | 20 | |||||
| MAXIMUM SCORE | 30 | |||||
| B | Length of stay since qualifying as a teacher | |||||
| i. 2010 and before——————— | 60 | |||||
| ii. 2011——- —— | 55 | |||||
| iii. 2012———————- | 50 | |||||
| iv. 2013 | 45 | |||||
| V. 2014 ——— — ——– | 40 | |||||
| vi. 2015 | 35 | |||||
| vii. 201 6 | 30 | |||||
| . viii. 201 7 | 25 | |||||
| ix. 2018 | 20 | |||||
| X. 2019 —– ———— —
xi. 2020————————————————- xii. 2021 to date ——— —————–
MAXIMUM SCORE |
15
10 05
60 |
N.B: For purposes of scoring part C, the year an applicant satisfactorily qualified to be a teacher as per the Commission policies shall be the year used to determine the length of stay since graduation and not the certificate is used to score part A of this score sheet.
| C. [i) Communication ability | ||||||
| a) Communication skills — | 1 | |||||
| b) Presentation ——– – | 1 | |||||
| [ii) Knowledge of current trends in Education | ||||||
| Sector —————————– | —— | 2 | ||||
| [iii) Special talents (Leadership awards acknowledgement) ——–
NB: No candidate should score zero in this section
MAXIMUM SCORE |
and | |||||
| 1 | ||||||
|
5 |
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| GRAND TOTAL | 100 | |||||
We confirm that the information entered above is correct to the best of our knowledge.
Sign _
(Secretary, Sub-County Selection Panel)
Sign: _
(Chairperson Sub-County Selection Panel)
Name _ Date _
Name: _ Date:
APPENDIX I (c)
GRADE POINT AVERAGE {GPA) GRADING SYSTEM
| S/NO. | GPA | CLASS | MARKS |
| 1 | 3.7-4.00 | First Class | 81 -100 |
| 2 | 3.0-3.6 | Upper Second | 71 -80 |
| 3 | 2.3-2.9 | Lower Second | 61 -70 |
| 4 | 1.7 – 2.2 | Pass | 51 -60 |
| 5 | 0-1.6 | Fail | 50 and below |
APPENDIX 11
CHECK LISTS
BOARD OF MANAGEMENT CHECK LIST
The successful applicant will be required to submit the following to the TSC Sub-County Director: –
- Original and clear copies of the following: –
- National Identity card (both sides);
- NCPWD card (where applicable);
- 2 passport size colour photographs;
- Certificates and testimonials; KCPE, KCSE, ‘A’ Level, Diploma,Degree etc;
- Letter of certification of results by KNEC (where applicable);
- Official Academic transcripts;
- Certificate of Registration as a teacher
- KRA PIN certificate;
- Bank Plate/Card (front face);
- Duly filled pay point particulars’ form;
- NHIF Card;
- Primary and secondary school leaving certificates and other testimonials;
- Original Medical Examination report in form GP 69;
- Acknowledgement of receipt of recruitment
TSC CHECK LIST
The TSC Sub-County Director is required to submit to the TSC County Director the following:
- Minutes of the selection panel duly signed and clearly showing how many applicants were shortlisted for interview from the system generated merit list and the selection criteria used;
- Completed selection score guide duly signed;
- Certified copies of the following: –
- National Identity card (both sides);
- NCPWD card (where applicable);
- 2 passport size colour photographs;
- Certificates; KCPE, KCSE, ‘A’ Level, Diploma, Degree etc;
- Letter of Certification of results from KNEC (where applicable);
- Official Academic transcripts;
- Certificate of Registration as a teacher;
- KRA PIN certificate;
- Bank plate/Card (front face);
- Duly filled pay point particulars form;
- NHIF card;
- Primary and secondary school leaving certificates and other testimonials;
- Original Medical Examination report in form GP 69;
- Acknowledgement of receipt of recruitment
APPENDIX Ill a
LIST OF INTERVIEWED CANDIDATES
INSTITUTION …….......…..…......…....……...….…....… PRINCIPAL‘S MOBILE NO.......…….……....... ADVERTISED SUBJECTS …………………………...
REGION …………………………………….. COUNTY ………………………………………… SUB-COUNTY ……………………………………….
| S/NO | NAME, ID NO., AND MOBILE NUMBER |
F/M |
SCORING AREAS | APPLICANT’S
SIGNATURE |
REMARKS | |||||
| TSC/NO | SECTION
(a) |
SECTION
(b) |
SECTION
(c) |
TOTAL | RANKING | |||||
We confirm that the information entered above is accurate and that we shall be held responsible for any inaccuracies.
Sign ……………………………………
(Secretary, Sub-County Selection Panel)
Name …………………………TSC No……………..
Sign……………………………….
(Chairperson, Sub-County Selection Panel)
Date ……………. Name …………………………… Date ………………
APPENDIX Ill b
LIST OF ALL APPLICANTS
INSTITUTION ………………………………………………… PRINCIPAL’S MOBILE NO……………………… ADVERTISED SUBJECTS ……………………………
REGION …………….……………...…...…. COUNTY………...…………………..…...……. SUB-COUNTY ….………………………………......
| S/NO | NAME, ID NO., AND MOBILE NUMBER |
F/M |
SCORING AREAS | APPLICANT’S
SIGNATURE |
REMARKS | |||||
| TSC/NO | SECTION
(a) |
SECTION
(b) |
SECTION
(c) |
TOTAL | RANKING | |||||
We confirm that the information entered above is accurate and that we shall be held responsible for any inaccuracies.
Sign ……………………………………
Principal/Secretary BOM
Name …………………………TSC No……………..
Sign………………………………………..
Chairperson BOM
Date ……………. Name …………………………… Date ……………
SUBMISSION OF RECRUITMENT DOCUMENTS TO TSC COUNTY DIRECTOR
I confirm that the TSC Sub-County Director of………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Sub-
county submitted all the required documents as contained in the TSC checklist in
Appendix II.
Sign ……………………………………..
TSC Sub -County Director
Name …………………………………….
Date ………………………………………
Sign …………………………………….
Principal/Secretary BOM
Name ………………………………….
Date ……………………………………
SUBMISSION OF RECRUITMENT DOCUMENTS TO TSC HEADQUARTERS
I confirm that the TSC County Director of ………………………………………. County has submitted all the required recruitment documents as per the TSC checklist (Appendix II) to the TSC Headquarters.
Name …………………………………. Name ………………………………………
TSC COUNTY DIRECTOR STAFFING OFFICER (TSC HQS)
Designation …………………………… Designation …………………………………..
Date…………………………………… Date …………………………………………
Sign ………………………………….. Sign ……..………...………........……....
LIST OF APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES
REGION ………………………………………. COUNTY ……………………………………………….
| Sf N 0 | NAME | TSC/NO. | NCP WD NO. | F/M |
INSTITUTION |
SUBJECTS COMBINATION | MARKS SCORED | REMARKS |
I confirm the information entered above is correct to the best of my knowledge.
Name: Sign………………………………..
TSC COUNTY DIRECTOR
Date:
TSC teachers online transfer application- Simplified guide
You can now apply for your TSC transfer online. The process of online TSC transfer application is quite simple and straight forward if you follow the following easy guide. This application is done at the TSC online transfer application portal, as illustrated for you below.
Required details for TSC transfer online application
Before proceeding with your application, please check out the list of required details below. Apart from the list here, a number of documents will be required.
| S/N | Required details |
| 1 | Length of stay at present school |
| 2 | Length of stay in same subcounty |
| 3 | Reason for transfer |
| 4 | Details |
| 5 | When is transfer required ? |
| 6 | County |
| 7 | Sub-County |
| 8 | School |
| 9 | email address |
STEP BY STEP GUIDE ON HOW TO APPLY FOR YOUR TSC TRANSFER ONLINE.

STEP 1: Visit the TSC online transfer application portal by using the link; https://hrmis.tsc.go.ke/tm-app/apply_transfer.

STEP 2: In the new window, enter your TSC Number, ID Number and mobile phone number. You will get a notification from TSC with your security code (A six-digit authorization code) after clicking on ‘Login’.

STEP 3: Enter the authorization code that was sent to your mobile number,
before logging in. Now, click ‘login.’

STEP 4: On successful login, the system is able to detect if you are
either a primary or a post primary teacher.

STEP 5: Click ‘Submit a Request for Transfer’ to proceed.

STEP 6: Enter all the details, and check the declaration box.

STEP 7: Now tick the box next to the this declaration; ‘I hereby declare that the information in this application is true to the best of my knowledge. I am also aware that any false information will lead to direct Disqualification/ Disciplinary action, without further reference to me by the Teachers Service Commission.’

STEP 8: After entering all the details and checking the declaration box, click ’OK.

STEP 9: The system will display your current station and the requested County.

STEP 10: Click “File Attachment(s)’ button to attach supporting document(s) in case the request for transfer is due to insecurity and/or medical grounds.

STEP 11: You can also Edit, Withdraw or Print the transfer request.

STEP 12: Click Browse to select the document to attach.

STEP 13: Enter your Remarks.

STEP 14: Check the dialogue box and Click Ok after attaching the document.

STEP 15: Your attachment(s) will be displayed. You can either Remove or View your attachment.

STEP 16: Click Submit Button.

STEP 17: Once your application is successfully delivered, application status changes to “Pending” (Please note the application status will keep on changing )

STEP 18: Click Logout to exit from the system. The next bit is done by your Principal or Head Teacher.
Best reasons you can give for your transfer application.
For your transfer application to be successful, here is a list of reasons you can give during your online transfer application process:
| S/N | Reason for transfer | Explanation |
| 1 | Aging parents | In case your parents are now old and you want to move closer to them |
| 2 | Insecurity | Insecurity in your current place of work |
| 3 | Join spouse | If your spouse works/ stays away from you |
| 4 | Your Medical condition | A medical condition that will hinder performance at current station |
| 5 | Medical condition of child | A child’s ailment |
| 6 | Overstaying | If you have worked in the same station for many years. |
The next step will be done by the Head of Institution (Head Teacher or Principal). See more details here; TSC transfer application online (How the Head Teacher/ Principal approves the transfer request)
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TSC new registration, entry and qualification requirements for all teachers (Read all the details)
In order to professionalize the teaching service and improve the quality of education, the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) needs to review entry grades to teaching service and advice the national government. As thus, the Commission has come up with new entry requirements and qualifications for primary, secondary and tertiary levels.
This, according to TSC, will raise the standards of teaching profession and attract more quality grades from those who have requisite skills to be in the teaching service.
Comparison of Entry Requirements of Various Professions
| Profession | Requirements | Remarks |
| Bachelor of Medicine/ Surgery | Minimum C+ (plus) mean grade and B plain in each of the following: Biology , Chemistry , Physics or Mathematics , and English or Kiswahili. | Due to high demand, the regular applicants are admitted at mean Grade A while the self- sponsored can be admitted at mean Grade C+(plus). The course takes six (6) years plus one year paid and supervised internship. Upon completion of internship, one registers with Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board (MPDB) which monitors their practice closely. The certificate is renewed annually, and Certificate of Private Practice is issued by the Board. |
| Bachelor of Law | Minimum C+ (plus) mean grade and at least B plain in English and C+ (plus) in Mathematics. | The course takes four years (4) years plus one-year professional training at the Kenya School of Law. |
| Bachelor of Engineering
• |
Mean grade C+ (plus) with B- (minus in Math, English, Chemistry and Physics.)
• |
Due to high demand, the regular applicants are admitted at mean Grade A- (minus). The course takes five (5) years and upon completion, one must work under a consultant for three (3) years before they apply, are assessed and registered by Engineers Registration Body (ERB). One cannot assume the title ‘Engineer’ before registering with the above body and registration is renewed annually. In case of malpractice, one can be deregistered by the above body. |
| Profession | Requirements | Remarks |
| Bachelor of
Architecture |
Minimum C+(plus) mean grade and at least C+(plus) in each of the following four cluster subjects; Mathematics, Physics, Geography, History and Government or Christian Religious Education, Chemistry or Biology or Art and Design or Music or Business studies. | Due to demand, only those who obtained mean Grade ‘A’ are admitted through the regular intake. The course takes six (6) years plus two years’ attachment in a firm. After the attachment, one sits for an exam from the Board of Registration of Architects and Quantity Surveyors which they must pass for them to assume the title. Further, they are required to show evidence of practical skills acquired during the attachment.
Registration Certificate is issued and is renewable annually. The Board has mandate to deregister in case of malpractice. Self-sponsored students are admitted at minimum mean grade C (plain). |
| Bachelor of Education | Minimum mean grade C+ (plus) and above or its equivalent C+ (plus) in two subjects of specialization | The course takes four (4) years without any requirement for attachment or internship. No requirement for annual renewal of registration. |
| Bachelor of Arts/ Bachelor of Science | Mean grade C+ (plus) or its equivalent at KCSE and at least C+ (plus) and above in two teaching subjects of specialisation with Post graduate Diploma in Education | The course takes four (4) years with a one year (1) post-graduate diploma in education. There is no requirement for attachment or internship, and none for annual renewal of registration. |
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RECOMMENDATIONS BY TSC
- That the minimum qualification for entry into teaching in Kenya at all levels be a Diploma in Education.
- Admission into the ALL Diplomas and Degrees in teacher Education Courses shall be Demand Driven
- That the Diploma in Education courses for CBC students at each level shall be Three years after 844 and senior school since they will have had time for specialization in the content areas.
- There is need to have pathways for teacher education at Diploma level (ECDE, Junior and Senior Secondary, SNE)
- That there is a Diploma in Secondary Education which will cater for defined learning areas/Subjects required in Junior and Senior Secondary level which have shortages
- All the 8-4-4 and CBC students must undertake first the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science Courses for a period 3 years majoring on the key subjects and thereafter undertake a Postgraduate Diploma in Education for a period of one year for teaching at Junior and Senior school and SNE .
- That there shall be a Postgraduate Diploma in Teacher Education to cater for Teacher Education learning areas. This will be for preparing Teacher Educators who will be training the preservice Teachers at the Teacher training colleges.
- That there shall be a minimum of One – School Term Practicum at all levels of Teacher Education, assessed by external examiners.
- That the in-service teachers and qualified – registered teachers outside employment be inducted and certified to offer the Competency Based Curriculum.
- That a Curriculum for Teacher Educators (Trainers) be developed by KICD and TSC in collaboration with Universities and CUE that shall gradually form a basis for employment of (appointment of) Teacher Educators.
- That Assessment at Teacher Education level shall be a balance of the Formative and Summative.
- There shall be a need to develop a Kenya Teacher Education Policy to anchor all the proposals in this document.
- There is need for TSC to set up Institute of Teacher Support and professional development
PRE- SERVICE TEACHER EDUCATION LEVELS
- Diploma in Early Childhood Teacher Education (PP1&PP2)
- Diploma in Primary Teacher Education (Grade 1-6 )
- Diploma in Secondary Teacher Education (Junior (7-9) and Senior (10-12) Secondary Level)
- BA/BSC with Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Junior and Senior Secondary, SNE)
- BA/BSC with Postgraduate Diploma in Teacher Education (Teacher Educator)
- Diploma in Special Needs Teacher Education (Specialized Curriculum areas- Autism, Deaf, blind, multiple disabilities and Multiple cerebral palsy for foundation, intermediate, Pre-vocational and vocational levels)
- Diploma in Technical Teacher Education (Appropriate Technical subjects in Junior and Senior Secondary).
Entry Qualification for Teacher Registration: Current & Proposed
| Levels of Teacher Registration | Current Requirements | Proposed Requirement |
| ECD | Certificate-
i.Minimum CPE/KCPE plus ECDE certificate from MoE ii.Minimum Mean Grade D+(plus) at KCSE ECDE certificate from KNEC iii.Minimum D plain at KCSE, KNEC proficiency certificate, ECDE certificate from KNEC Diploma- i.Mean grade C+ (plus) and above at KCSE plus ECDE certificate from KNEC ii.Mean grade C+ (plus) and above Diploma (University) Degree- Mean grade C+ (plus) and above. |
Certificate -Redundant
Diploma in Early Childhood Teacher Education (PP1&PP2);- i.KCSE Mean Grade C (plain) ii.Mean grade C in All the subjects. Note: Teachers at this level will teach all subjects at PP1 and PP2.
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| Levels of Teacher Registration | Current Requirements | Proposed Requirement |
| Primary Teacher Education | Certificate-
i.Minimum Mean Grade C plain or its equivalent at KCSE and above PTE certificate from KNEC Diploma in Education i.Minimum Mean Grade C+ (plus) and above and ii.C+ (plus) and above in the subjects of specialization, iii.at least C plain in English, iv.C plain in Mathematics for Science-based courses, v.D+ (plus) in Mathematics for non- science courses |
Certificate – Redundant
Diploma in Primary Teacher Education (Grade 1-6 ) i.Minimum Mean Grade C plain or its equivalent at KCSE ii.C plain in all the Cluster subjects. Note: Teachers at this level will teach all subjects at Grade 1-3 & 4-6 with some specialization on the indigenous and Foreign languages. Diploma in Secondary Teacher Education (Junior (7-9) and Senior (10-12) Secondary Level) i.Minimum Mean Grade C+ in KCSE ii.C+ in three teaching subject. Note: Teachers at this level will teach three subjects at Junior OR senior secondary. |
| Levels of Teacher Registration | Current Requirements | Proposed Requirement |
| Primary Teacher Education (SNE) | Certificate-
i.Mean Grade C-(minus) or its equivalent for visually and hearing-impaired persons Diploma in Education for Virtually & Hearing Impaired i.Minimum mean grade C (plain) or its equivalent at KCSE. ii.Grade C(plain) or its equivalent in two teaching subjects in KSCE iii.Grade C-(minus) or its equivalent in English at KCSE iv.Grade C-(minus) or its equivalent in Mathematics in KCSE in Science based courses. v.Grade D (plain) or its equivalent in Mathematics in KCSE for non-science-based courses. |
Certificate – Redundant
Diploma in Education SNE (Foundations, Pry and Lower Secondary Specialized Areas) i.Minimum Mean Garde C (plain) or its equivalent at KCSE ii.C- (minus) its equivalent in all subjects clusters Note: Teachers at this level will teach all subjects at foundation, intermediate, Pre-vocational and vocational levels Primary and Lower Secondary. ● |
| Levels of Teacher Registration | Current Requirements | Proposed Requirement |
| Diploma Technical
Teacher Education : Secondary |
Certificate in Technical Teacher Education
i.Minimum mean grade D+ (plus) or its equivalent in KCSE ii.Technical Education Course iii.Diploma in Technical Teacher Education Diploma in Technical Teacher Education i.Minimum mean grade C+ (plus) and above or its equivalent in KCSE and Degree in Technology. ii.Mean grade C (plain) or its equivalent in English in KCSE iii.Mean grade C (plain) or its equivalent in Mathematics in KCSE Degree in Technical Teacher Education i.Minimum mean grade C+ (plus) or its equivalent in KCSE, ii.Degree in Technology |
Certificate in TTE: Redundant
Diploma in Technical Teacher Education Secondary (Junior and Senior Secondary) i.Minimum Mean Grade C+ or equivalent at KCSE ii.C+ in three teaching subjects. ● Note: Teachers at this level will teach three subjects at Junior or senior secondary. Candidates with relevant Diplomas and Certificates in appropriate Technical Subjects shall be considered for admission. ● |
| Levels of Teacher Registration | Current Requirements | Proposed Requirement |
| Bachelor of Art/Science with PDGE | Bachelor of Education
i.Minimum Mean Grade C+ (plus) and above or its equivalent ii.C+ (plus) in two subjects of specialization Bachelor of Art/Science with PGDE i.Mean grade C+ (plus) or its equivalent at KCSE ii.At least C+ (plus) and above in two teaching subjects of specialisation. iii.Post graduate diploma in education ● |
Bachelor of Education: Remodeled
BA/BSC with PGDE (Junior/Senior Secondary) i.entry grade will be KCSE Mean Grade C+ with a B-(Minus) in three teaching subjects. ii.BA/BSC for 3 years and PGDE for one year on at Junior and Senior secondary. Note: Teachers at this level will teach three subjects at Junior and Senior secondary. BA/BSC with PGDE (Teacher Education Educators) i.entry grade will be KCSE Mean Grade C+ with a B-(Minus) in three teaching subjects. ii.BA/BSC for 3 years and PGDE for one year on Teacher Education. Note: Teacher Educators at this level will teach three subjects at Primary and Diploma Teacher Training Colleges. |
Post Training Certificate
- Post Training Certificate for In- Service Teachers not currently Employed by TSC.
- This will be undertaken by teachers who have completed ECDE , PTE ,DTE BED ; DIP ED and SNE training courses.
- it will be offered within a duration of 9 Months During School Holidays (Distance learning elements during school time and online mode).
- Teachers will also do micro teaching during this training.
| Level | Rationale | Entry | Learning Area |
| DIPLOMA
EDUCATION IN ECDE (PP1 – Grade 3 ) |
•Play- Based learning
•Smooth transition from ECDE to pry •Requires specialized practitioner knowledge in EYE development •Consistent with best international practices •Inclusivity •Assessment for Learning |
•C plain and above at KCSE
•Interest and experience in working with young children •Relevant aspects of Chapter 6 of Kenya Constitution •Empathy for Children |
•Professional Courses
•Pedagogy •Indigenous Language development •Language Activities •Mathematics Activities •Environmental Activities •Religious Activities •Hygiene and Nutrition •Psychomotor/movement and Creative Art |
| DIPLOMA
EDUCATION IN PRIMARY (Grade 1- 6) ) |
•Inquiry based learning
•Smooth transition from ECDE to pry •Ability to nature every learner’s potential •Positive role model •Knowledge of CSL •Conceptualization of Core- Competencies in BECF •Inclusivity •Assessment for Learning •Subject / Discipline specialization |
• C plain and above at KCSE or Equivalent at senior sec
•Must have a C in the following cluster subjects i.e., English and Kiswahili, Mathematics, Humanities and Sciences •Do one foreign lang. and one Indigenous Language •Interest and experience in working with children •Relevant aspects of Chapter 6 of The Kenya Constitution •Empathy for Children • |
•Professional Courses
•Pedagogy for Lower and Upper Primary •Learning areas for Lower and Upper Primary including Optional Subjects • |
| Level | Rationale | Entry | Learning Area |
| DIPLOMA
EDUCATION IN SECONDARY (Strictly on Needs Basis) |
•Active and Problem Based Learning
•Subject / discipline based •Increased level of specialization •Enhanced content knowledge •Ability to nurture/ develop learners’ potential •Preparation for high stakes assessment •Preparation for tertiary education and future work •Transition from childhood to adulthood |
•C+ (Plus) and above at KCSE and Equivalent at senior sec
•Must have a C+ (plus) in the subject areas of specialization •Relevant aspects of Chapter 6 of The Kenya Constitution •Ability to empathize with adolescents • • |
•Professional Courses
•Pedagogy for junior and senior Secondary •Teaching subjects will be demand driven (Based on Projected Needs in Lower and Senior Secondary. •Three (3) Teaching Subjects Note: The Diploma in Sec Education Teachers shall qualify to teach at Senior Secondary, but the admission (numbers and Learning areas) shall mainly target Lower Secondary. • • |
| Level | Rationale | Entry | Learning Area |
| DIPLOMA
EDUCATION SNE (Specialized Needs) |
•Specialized SNE teacher for foundations, pry and lower secondary
•Inquiry based learning •Activity based learning •Smooth transition from home to school and through the levels ECDE to pry the secondary •Ability to nature every learner’s potential •Positive role model •Knowledge of CSL •Conceptualization of Core- Competencies in BECF •Inclusivity •Assessment for Learning for SNE •Subject / Discipline specialization |
•C plain and above at KCSE and Equivalent at Senior Sec
•C-(MINUS) for learners with special needs •Must have C- (Minus) in the subject areas • Interest and experience in working with children with special needs and disabilities •Relevant aspects of Chapter 6 of The Kenya Constitution •Empathy for persons with SN and disabilities • |
•Professional Courses
•Pedagogy on adapted learning areas Options •Foundational level •Primary •Secondary |
| DIPLOMA
EDUCATION TECHNICAL EDUCATION |
•Specialized SNE teacher for foundations, pry and lower secondary
•Inquiry based learning •Activity based learning •Smooth transition from home to school and through the levels ECDE to pry the secondary •Ability to nature every learner’s potential •Positive role model •Knowledge of CSL •Conceptualization of Core- Competencies in BECF •Inclusivity •Assessment for Learning for SNE •Subject / Discipline specialization |
•C plain and above at KCSE and Equivalent at Senior Sec
•C- (MINUS) for learners with special needs •Must have C plain in the subject areas of specialization •Interest and experience in working with children with special needs and disabilities •Relevant aspects of Chapter 6 of The Kenya Constitution •Empathy for persons with SN and disabilities • • • |
•Professional Courses
•Pedagogy on adapted learning areas Options •Foundational level •Primary •Secondary • |
| Level | Rationale | Entry | Learning Area |
| BA/BSC with PGDE
Junior/Senior Teacher |
•Active and Problem Based Learning
•Increased level of specialization •Enhanced content knowledge •Ability to nurture/ develop learners potential •Enhanced content knowledge •Ability to nurture/ develop learners potential •Preparation for high stakes assessment •Preparation for tertiary education and future work •Preparation for high stakes assessment |
•BA/BSC for 3 years and PGDE for one year
•Must have a B-(minus in the subject areas of specialization •Relevant aspects of Chapter 6 of The Kenya Constitution •Empathy with adolescents • • |
•Professional Courses
•Pedagogy junior and senior Secondary •Teaching subjects will be demand driven •3 teaching subjects (one at junior Sec and 2 related subjects for senior secondary • • |
| BA/BSC with Postgraduate Diploma in Teacher Education | •Active and Problem Based Learning
•Ability to train in competency-based curriculum • |
•BA/BSC for 3 years and PGDE for one year on Teacher Education
•Must have a B-(minus) in the subject areas of specialization •Relevant aspects of Chapter 6 of The Kenya Constitution •Empathy with adolescents •Period -one year • |
•Competency Based Curriculum (Learning areas and Pedagogy)
•21st Century Principles and practices of teacher education •Andragogy and Lifelong Learning Assessment for / as learning Values, PCI and CSL •Action research •Inclusivity •Coaching and mentorship Identification and nurturing of learner potential. •Blending Content and Pedagogy Micro teaching •Practicum Supervision and Assessment Reflective Teaching and Pedagogical •Reasoning |
| Post Training Certificate for In- Service Teachers
(Not currently Employed) |
•CBC compliance
•Targeting in-service teachers and trained teachers who are not employed. • • |
•ECDE, PTE, DTE BED ; DIP. SNE
•To be offered within a duration of 9 Months During School Holidays (with Distance learning elements during school time). • |
•Competency Based Curriculum (Learning areas and Pedagogy)
•21st Century Principles and practices of teacher education •Andragogy and Lifelong Learning Assessment for / as learning Values, PCI and CSL •Action research •Inclusivity •Coaching and mentorship Identification and nurturing of learner potential. •Blending Content and Pedagogy Micro teaching •Practicum Supervision and Assessment Reflective Teaching and Pedagogical •Reasoning |
TIMELINES FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE NEW CHANGES
- It is proposed that the above be used as a basis for admission into Teacher Education the various levels from September 2020.
- In addition to the requirements above, the following shall be required before a teacher is registered by the Commission: –
- Certificate of Good Conduct; applicants shall be required to present a valid certificate of good conduct upon application for registration.
- Certificate in Integration of ICT in education – Evidence of training in ICT skills
- Compliance to chapter six of the Constitution:Tax Compliance Certificate (KRA), Certificate of good conduct (DCI), Higher Education Loan clearance certificate (HELB), EACC clearance and Credit Reference Certificate (CRB)
- Notes:
- ECDE applicants with certificates from other bodies other than KNEC and MOE should have their certificates equated by KNEC.
- Applicants with foreign Degrees and Diplomas in education should have their documents equated by the Commission for University Education (CUE) and Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) respectively.
NON-CITIZEN REGISTRATION
- Non- citizen teacher should have the following for registration;
- Certificate of registration as a teacher from the country of origin
- Certificate of good conduct issued by relevant law enforcement agency in the country of origin.
- Vetting letter from MOE.
- Valid passport
- Valid entry /work permit
- The registration certificate issued to non- citizens be temporary and renewable upon renewal of the entry permit.
Key issues to note
- Enhancement is admissible only in case of inadequate course units in one of the subjects of specialization. (This is not encouraged)
- Post-graduate Diploma is allowed where one lacks only pedagogical skills.
- Bridging/ pre-university courses be done away with as they do not address any gap.
- Persons whose training is in subjects that are not in the curriculum irrespective of a PGDE do not qualify for registration and employment.
- Students who have undertaken courses(Diploma or degrees) without the minimum entry requirements (who enrolled, who trained and graduated them) do not qualify for registration and employment.
- Very many fake degree certificates circulating
- Security marks of the certificates
- Applicants for registration whose training is in subjects that are currently NOT in the curriculum do not qualify irrespective of having undertaken a Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) and/ or Enhancement.
- This category includes but not limited to Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Arts in:
- Natural resources
- Meteorology
- Forestry
- Animal husbandry
- Horticulture
- Farm machinery
- Fisheries
- Anthropology
- Sociology
- Theology/Divinity
- Journalism
- Kiswahili and Communication
- Business Management / Administration
- Banking and Finance
- Genomics
- Actuarial Science
- Environmental Science
- Criminology
- Biotechnology and Agriculture
- All Courses related to Engineering
- Industrial Chemistry
- Biochemistry
- Hospitality and tourism
- Foods , Nutrition and Dietetics
- Technology and applied Biology
- Microbiology etc.
- Those who have undertaken a PGDE with these courses are NOT eligible for registration as teachers.
- These courses do not provide sufficient subject content and therefore the mastery of the content in two teaching subjects is not adequate as required.