The deadline for new teachers seeking to fill 2,014 vacancies for primary, junior, and senior secondary school teachers is set to lapse on Monday.
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) had posted a notice on May 6, stating that it would be replacing teachers who exited service through natural attrition.
“The teachers recruited will serve on Permanent and Pensionable terms of service. The deadline for the applications is May 19, 2025, midnight.” the notice read in part.
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TSC noted that there are 1,309 vacancies in primary schools, 32 in junior secondary, and 673 in senior secondary schools.
To qualify for recruitment, candidates must be Kenyan citizens.
Applicants for primary school positions should hold a P1 certificate, while those applying for junior and senior secondary positions must have at least a diploma in education, with a minimum KCSE grade of C+ and C+ in two teaching subjects or their equivalent.
The applicants must also be registered as teachers under TSC.
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The Commission has at the same time released the recruitment guidelines and a list of documents to be presented during the intervews.
TSC warned candidates against filling out more than one application for employment form, saying it will lead to disqualification.
The Commission said manual applications will not be considered and that applicants who have not previously been employed by the Commission will be given preference. TSC warned candidates against filling out more than one application for employment form, saying it will lead to disqualification.
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The largest single employer, in Kenya, said manual applications will not be considered and that applicants who have not previously been employed by the commission will be given preference.
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Read the full TSC advert below:
TEACHERS SERVICE COMMISSION
REPLACEMENT OF TEACHERS WHO EXITED SERVICE IN PUBLIC PRIMARY, JUNIOR AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS – MAY, 2025
The Teachers Service Commission is declaring 2,014 vacancies to replace teachers who exited service through natural attrition i.e. 1,309 posts for primary schools, 32 posts for junior schools and 673 posts for secondary schools. The teachers recruited will serve on Permanent and Pensionable terms of service.
Eligibility
To qualify for recruitment, a candidate should meet the following minimum requirements:
i) Be a Kenyan citizen;
ii) Must be a holder of:
• a P1 certificate in the case of primary schools OR
• Atleast a diploma in education in the case of junior and secondary schools with a minimum Grade of C+ (plus) and C+ (plus) in two teaching Subjects in KCSE or its equivalent;
iii) Must be a registered teacher with Teachers Service Commission.
Mode of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications online through the Teachers Service Commission’s website, www.tsc.go.ke under ‘Careers’ or teachersonline.tsc.go.ke not later than Monday, 19th May 2025 Midnight.
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Details on available vacancies per county/or schools is in the Teachers Service Commission’s website: www.tsc.go.ke
TSC 2025 Recruitment Guidelines & Scoring Guide for Primary Schools Teachers
General Information Please note that:
i) The Teachers Service Commission Recruitment Guidelines 2024/2025 Financial Year (Circular No. 19/2024 and No.20/2024) shall apply.
ii) Shortlisted candidates will be required to present original academic and professional certificates.
iii) Successful candidates must not fill more than one Application for Employment Form. Filling of two or more Application for Employment Forms will lead to disqualification.
iv) Manual applications will not be considered.
v) Applicants who have not previously been employed by the Teachers Service Commission will be given preference.
The Teachers Service Commission is an equal opportunity employer as per the constitutional provisions and law and persons with disabilities (PWDs) are encouraged to apply.
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CAUTION:
The recruitment exercise is free of charge. The Teachers Service Commission forewarns applicants against fraudsters who might extort money from unsuspecting persons purporting to assist in recruitment.
REPORTING OF FRAUD
Any fraudulent activity should be reported to the nearest TSC office or Teachers Service Commission headquarters through the following telephone lines: Director Staffing (0202892193) and Deputy Director- Staffing (0202892131) or write to the Commission through the email address dirstaffing@tsc.go.ke.
In addition, any such fraudulent activity should be reported to the nearest police station.
Details on available vacancies per county/school is in the Teachers Service Commission’s website: www.tsc.go.ke
TEACHERS SERVICE COMMISSION
TEACHERS SERVICE COMMISSION
REPLACEMENT OF TEACHERS WHO EXITED SERVICE IN PUBLIC PRIMARY, JUNIOR AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS – MAY, 2025
The Teachers Service Commission is declaring 2,014 vacancies to replace teachers who exited service through natural attrition i.e. 1,309 posts for primary schools, 32 posts for junior schools and 673 posts for secondary schools. The teachers recruited will serve on Permanent and Pensionable terms of service.
Eligibility
To qualify for recruitment, a candidate should meet the following minimum requirements:
i) Be a Kenyan citizen;
ii) Must be a holder of:
• a P1 certificate in the case of primary schools OR
• Atleast a diploma in education in the case of junior and secondary schools with a minimum Grade of C+ (plus) and C+ (plus) in two teaching Subjects in KCSE or its equivalent;
iii) Must be a registered teacher with Teachers Service Commission.
Mode of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications online through the Teachers Service Commission’s website, www.tsc.go.ke under ‘Careers’ or teachersonline.tsc.go.ke not later than Monday, 19th May 2025 Midnight.
Details on available vacancies per county/or schools is in the Teachers Service Commission’s website: www.tsc.go.ke
General Information Please note that:
i) The Teachers Service Commission Recruitment Guidelines 2024/2025 Financial Year (Circular No. 19/2024 and No.20/2024) shall apply.
ii) Shortlisted candidates will be required to present original academic and professional certificates.
iii) Successful candidates must not fill more than one Application for Employment Form. Filling of two or more Application for Employment Forms will lead to disqualification.
iv) Manual applications will not be considered.
v) Applicants who have not previously been employed by the Teachers Service Commission will be given preference.
The Teachers Service Commission is an equal opportunity employer as per the constitutional provisions and law and persons with disabilities (PWDs) are encouraged to apply.
CAUTION:
The recruitment exercise is free of charge. The Teachers Service Commission forewarns applicants against fraudsters who might extort money from unsuspecting persons purporting to assist in recruitment.
REPORTING OF FRAUD
Any fraudulent activity should be reported to the nearest TSC office or Teachers Service Commission headquarters through the following telephone lines: Director Staffing (0202892193) and Deputy Director- Staffing (0202892131) or write to the Commission through the email address dirstaffing@tsc.go.ke.
In addition, any such fraudulent activity should be reported to the nearest police station.
Details on available vacancies per county/school is in the Teachers Service Commission’s website: www.tsc.go.ke
TEACHERS SERVICE COMMISSION
