We pleased to present to you an updated list of Teachers Service Commission (TSC) latest vacancies for July 2021 and how to apply. It involves the Job titles, roles/responsibilities, requirements and the salary involved.
Every year the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) publishes vacant position for interested & qualified South African citizens to apply for. This year is not an exception. Therefore the Jobs are listed below together with their requirements, roles, salary and qualifications.
This Circular is published on a weekly basis and contains the advertisements of vacant posts and jobs in Teachers Service Commission (TSC). Although the Circular is issued by the TSC Team is not responsible for the content of the advertisements. Inquiries about an advertisement must be addressed to the relevant advertising department.
The Teachers Service Commission is a Constitutional Commission established under Article 237 of the Constitution. Pursuant to its mandate, the Commission is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the posts shown below in line with the CAREER PROGRESSION GUIDELINES FOR TEACHERS.
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TSC RECRUITMENT (VACANT) POSITIONS, ROLES, REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS
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:
- A Bachelor of Education Degree with two (2) teaching subjects
- A Bachelor of Science or Arts Degree plus a Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) with two teaching subjects
- Bachelor of Science with Education/Bachelor of Arts with Education with two teaching subjects
- Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Education and Extension with two teaching subjects
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Applicants with the following qualifications are also eligible;
- Bachelor of Education holders with Mean Grade of C (Plain) and C (Plain) in the two teaching subjects at KCSE and have undertaken a Diploma in Education.
- Bachelor of Education holders with Mean Grade of C (Plain) and C (Plain) in the two teaching subjects at KCSE and went through the A-Level system in the relevant area(s) .
- Bachelor of Education holders with Mean Grade of C (Plain) and C (Plain) in the two teaching subjects at KCSE and undertook a bridging/pre-university certificate course
Diploma Teachers
Applicants must have a minimum Mean Grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE or its equivalent with at least C+ (Plus) (or Credit pass) in the two teaching subjects or one (1 ) Principle and two (2) Subsidiaries at ‘A ‘-Level. In addition, they must have: a Diploma in Education from a recognized Teacher Training Institution.
NB: a) Diploma Teachers who graduated in 2008 or before with a Mean Grade of C (Plain) and C (Plain) in the two teaching Subjects are eligible; (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) (or Credit Pass) in the two teaching subjects or one (1 ) Principle and two (2) Subsidiaries at ‘ A’-Level. In addition, they must have:
- Bachelor of Education Technology (Bed TECH); OR
- (i) Bachelor of Science (BSc) in any relevant technical Subject (s) /Course; or (ii) Higher Diploma in a technical course; or (iii) A Diploma in a technical course.
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Further, applicants under category (b) above MUST possess a Diploma in Technical Teacher Education from Kenya Technical Trainers College (KTIC), previously known as Kenya Technical Teachers College or a Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) from a recognized University.
- Applicants whose training is in subjects that are currently not in the Curriculum do not qualify, irrespective of their 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:
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- Natural Resources Meteorology Forestry
- Animal Husbandry Horticulture
- Farm Machinery
- Fisheries
- Anthropology
- Sociology
- Theology
- Divinity
- Journalism etc
- Applicants with Economics/Commerce/ Accounting can apply for Business Studies
- Applicants with Social Education and Ethics (SEE) can apply for CRE/IRE/HRE Vacancies
- 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 and Literature.
- All applicants must have studied the two teaching subjects at KCSE except for Agriculture, Business Studies, Home Science, and Computer 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 KCSE.
- Graduate Teachers should have studied a minimum of eight (8) course units in each teaching 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 practice.
- Applicants presenting enhancement certificate(s) /official transcripts in teaching subject(s) from recognized institution(s) qualify for employment if they scored at least a C+ (Plus) in the enhanced subject at In addition, there MUST be a proof of having taken units on teaching methods of the subject throughout the undergraduate course.
- Applicants previously employed under contract and whose services were terminated due to inadequate units in teaching subjects and have since obtained enhancement certificates with adequate 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.
NOTE:
- Applicants are advised to give accurate information while making their
- Those who give false information regarding their credentials and qualifications will be automatically disqualified.
- The duties and responsibilities of the advertised posts are outlined in the CAREER PROGRESSION GUIDELINES FOR TEACHERS (2018), available on the TSC Website (www.tsc.go.ke).
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TSC RECRUITMENT APPLICATION GUIDELINES
- Following the advertisement for recruitment of teachers on permanent and pensionable terms, Boards of Management 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 www.teacheronline.tsc.ke for the institution where a vacancy has been declared. Kindly follow the TSC online registration manual step by step to apply.
- The Selection Panel is required to exercise the highest degree of transparency and accountability, as stipulated in the Public Officers Ethics Act, and TSC Code of Conduct and Ethics (CoCE, 2015). The TSC County Director or his/her representative will induct the panel members on the relevant sections of the Act and Code of Regulations for Teachers (CORT, 2015) before the commencement of the selection
- The TSC County Director MUST ensure that the recruitment process is done in strict adherence to the laid down protocols by the Ministry of Health.
- TSC County Director MUST ensure that venues for interviews are accessible to applicants with special needs.
- All applicants MUST be registered teachers as per Section 23( 1 ) of the Teachers Service Commission Act, Applicants who are not duly registered shall not be considered for recruitment.
- TSC County Directors MUST ensure that Heads of Institutions confirm online registration status of the applicants to avoid engaging unregistered/ deregistered teachers.
- Applicants who apply for confirmation of results from KNEC should give the address of the TSC County Director of the County where they applied for It is there responsibility to ensure that the results are received for consideration during the verification of the academic certificates.
- Applicants whose names differ in the academic and professional certificates and/or identification cards MUST present a sworn Affidavit 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 attempts.
- System generated Merit List will be prepared by the TSC County TSC County Director shall distribute the Lists to the TSC Sub-County Directors and Heads of Institutions. Heads of Institutions shall use the Merit Lists for the interviews in consultation with the respective TSC Sub-County Directors.
- Upon invitation for interview, applicants shall be required to present the originals and clear copies of the following documents: –
- National identification card;
- Certificate of Registration as a teacher;
- Evidence of service as a teacher intern (where applicable);
- 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 Disability (NCPWD) Card (where applicable) ;
- Sworn Affidavit where names appearing on the submitted documents differ;
- Proof of payment for the Statement of confirmation of results by KNEC (where applicable);
- The date, venue and time of the interview will be displayed at the Commission’ s County, Sub-County, Zonal and Institutional offices.
- Heads of Institutions will communicate to all shortlisted applicants through SMS (Short Message Service) at least seven (7) days before the actual date of This MUST be strictly observed to ensure that all applicants are notified of the date, venue and time of the interview.
- All applicants, irrespective of gender, disability, ethnicity or Home County shall be given equal opportunities.
- In the event of a tie, consideration for selection will be determined as per the order of priority shown hereunder:
- Applicants ‘ disability status;
- Whether the applicant (s) has previously participated in the TSC Teacher Internship Programme;
- Applicants who had not been previously employed by the Commission;
- Applicants who graduated and were registered as teachers earlier;
- 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 Application for Employment
- Applicants who were previously employed by the Commission MUST declare their past employment history and reason(s) for break in service (with justification for the break in service). Applicants who previously worked with the Commission and FAIL to declare their past employment shall be Preference shall be given to applicants who have never been employed by the Commission.
HOW TO APPLY FOR TEACHER SERVICE COMMISSION (TSC) JOBS
Interested candidates, who meet the required qualifications, should make their applications online. Kindly follow the TSC online registration manual step by step to apply.
Please note that manual applications will not be considered;
Teachers Service Commission is an equal opportunity employer and persons living with disabilities (PWDs) are encouraged to apply.
Application Deadline
- Applications should reach the TSC Management on time. As it is indicated for each positions of interest above.
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