Primary school teachers seeking deployment to Junior Secondary Schools (JSS) must have scored a minimum grade of C+ (plus) in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE).
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has set stricter academic qualifications to enhance learning in schools.
It will also be mandatory for the teachers to have acquired a minimum grade of C+ in each of the two teaching subjects or their equivalent.
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The move is aimed at ensuring teachers have a strong academic foundation that will enable them to deliver high-quality education.
“To be deployed as Junior Secondary School teachers, one must be serving as primary school teachers employed by TSC nd must hold a diploma or degree in education,” a statement by TSC, posted on their X account read.
The new directive is in line with the ongoing rollout of the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC), which necessitates skilled educators for Junior Secondary School Education.
For students to join Teachers Training Colleges for diplomas, they are required to obtain a minimum of grade C+ in KCSE, a minimum of C in mathematics and English/Kiswahili, and a minimum of C+ in any subsidiary subjects.
Joe Mungai, a former Kenya National Union of Teachers secretary for Thika branch, said the directive will ensure that only the best handle learners.
However, he said teachers should have other qualities besides academic qualifications.
“A good teacher must be empathetic, respectful and responsible. Must go beyond a schedule and produce an all-round student. Is it scientific that a teacher who is good in academics will also be great in spotting talent?”
Primary School teachers wishing to be deployed to JSS must be qualified to teach in secondary schools. The teacher MUST meet the following requirements:
i) Have an active registration as a teacher with the Teachers Service Commission.
ii) Is employed as a primary school teacher with the Teachers Service Commission.
iii) Should not be currently serving an interdiction or undergoing a disciplinary process.
iv) Have a minimum of a Diploma in Education with a minimum of C+ at KCSE (or it’s equivalent) with C+ in two teaching subjects currently being offered in the school curriculum (either under 8-4-4 or CBC) or two (2) principles and one (1) subsidiary pass at “A” Level.
At least 8 units in each of the two teaching subjects.
Those with a minimum of C (plain) at KCSE (or its equivalent) and have undertaken a Diploma in Education together with a Bachelor Degree in Education qualify.
v) The degree certificate must be Bachelor of Education. Bachelor of Education (Primary Option) holders are not eligible.
Candidates are expected to present the following documents during verification exercise:
i) Original and copy of the degree/diploma certificate;
ii) Original and copies of the academic transcripts;
iii) Original and copy of SNE qualification (where applicable);
iv) Original and copy of the KCSE certificate (or its equivalent);
v) A copy of the current payslip;
vi) A declaration by the Head of Institution that the teacher is currently serving in the school and is neither serving an interdiction nor undergoing a disciplinary process.
