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.
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.
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
TSC Latest Advert- TSC advertised vacancies in 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
TSC Urged to Reassess Teacher Recruitment Criteria Beyond KCSE Scores
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) is facing renewed calls to revise its teacher recruitment policies by placing greater emphasis on academic growth rather than solely relying on Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) scores.
The Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) argues that the current policy unfairly disadvantages candidates who may not have performed well in secondary school but have since achieved higher qualifications.
KNUT Secretary General Collins Oyuu expressed concern that the requirement for diploma teachers to attain a minimum grade of C (plain) in KCSE fails to acknowledge the educational advancements many individuals have made since completing secondary education.
He highlighted that several professionals in the education sector, including professors and university lecturers, did not initially achieve high KCSE scores but later excelled academically.
Oyuu contended that it is unjust for the TSC to exclude such individuals from teaching positions in junior secondary schools based solely on their initial grades.
Many educators have demonstrated dedication by earning degrees and postgraduate qualifications, often while working full-time. He urged the Commission to prioritize candidates’ highest level of education during the recruitment process.
According to Oyuu, this commitment and progress should be recognized and rewarded in the hiring process.
He illustrated his point with the example of a student who began with a low KCSE score but advanced through various colleges in Kenya and abroad to ultimately become a professor, arguing that early academic performance should not be the sole measure of a teacher’s potential or capability.
Oyuu further noted that KCSE results do not accurately reflect a student’s abilities, as they can be influenced by various factors, including socioeconomic conditions and the school environment.
He suggested that some students might have performed better if they had attended more prestigious schools or had access to better resources.
Given the ongoing shortage of teachers, Oyuu emphasized the need for a more inclusive recruitment strategy. He pointed out that many teachers are managing classrooms with over 100 students, far exceeding the recommended teacher-student ratio of 1:45, which compromises the quality of education.
Highlighting the shared goal of educating students, the union also called for unity among Junior Secondary School (JSS) and primary school teachers to eliminate disparities in deployment.
KNUT has urged both the TSC and the government to reassess hiring practices and adopt a more progressive approach to teacher recruitment.
