Local teachers to get first priority in 2,014 TSC replacement jobs

Local Educators to Take Precedence in 2,014 TSC Replacement Positions

In a significant move, local educators will be given priority in the recruitment of 2,014 teaching positions created to fill vacancies left by teachers who have departed through natural attrition.

This decision comes despite the advocacy from Members of Parliament (MPs) urging that teachers aged forty and above should also be considered for these roles.

According to the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) guidelines, local teachers will be favored in the hiring process, irrespective of their qualifications. The TSC has instructed the vetting committees, led by Sub County Directors, to focus on local candidates first.

“Local applicants should be prioritized. Only after exhausting all local candidates should non-local applicants be considered,” stated TSC CEO Nancy Macharia in the recruitment guidelines.

As a result, non-local teachers are effectively sidelined, even if they achieve high scores on the evaluation criteria. Some educators have voiced their concerns, labeling the policy as discriminatory, arguing that it could exacerbate tribalism and undermine fairness in the hiring process.

The TSC’s selection hierarchy will prioritize teachers from the local sub-county, followed by those from the local county and region, before looking at candidates from other counties.

Additionally, the TSC has mandated the Sub County selection panel to create a merit list divided into two categories: one for local applicants and another for non-local candidates.

Critics have pointed out that the TSC has not made the merit lists readily accessible on its website, hindering transparency for teachers. The TSC has responded, stating that the lists will be available to the public upon request, while ensuring compliance with the Data Protection Act of 2019.

The TSC has announced 2,014 teaching vacancies, with 1,309 positions for primary schools, 32 for junior schools, and 673 for secondary schools. These roles are permanent and pensionable. A P1 certificate is the minimum requirement for primary school applicants, while those applying for junior and secondary positions must hold a diploma in education.

The Commission has outlined the necessary academic and professional documents that candidates must present for verification. Applicants must provide original and clear photocopies of various documents, including:

**For Primary School Teachers:**
1. National identification card
2. Teacher registration certificate
3. Upgrade Diploma in Primary Teacher Education (if applicable)
4. PTE Certificate
5. KCSE certificates (including any resits)
6. KCPE certificate (including any resits)
7. KNEC certification letter (if applicable)
8. Primary and Secondary school leaving certificates and relevant testimonials
9. National Council of Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) Card (if applicable)
10. An affidavit to clarify any discrepancies in names

**For Post-Primary School Teachers (JSS and Secondary):**
a) National identification card
b) Teacher registration certificate
c) Diploma/Degree certificate and official transcripts
d) KCSE certificates (including any resits)
e) KCPE certificate (including any resits)
f) Primary and Secondary school leaving certificates and relevant testimonials
g) NCPWD Card (if applicable)
h) An affidavit to clarify any discrepancies in names
i) KNEC certification letter (if applicable)

Intern teachers who have received 50 marks on the scoresheet will only need to present their identity cards during the verification process.

Individuals with disabilities must disclose their status and the nature of their disabilities to facilitate appropriate placement.

Following the verification process, the TSC Sub-County Director will compile a Merit List of all applicants whose documents have been successfully verified.

Local Educators to Take Precedence in 2,014 TSC Replacement Positions

In a significant move, local educators will be given priority in the recruitment of 2,014 teaching positions created to fill vacancies left by teachers who have departed through natural attrition.

This decision comes despite the advocacy from Members of Parliament (MPs) urging that teachers aged forty and above should also be considered for these roles.

According to the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) guidelines, local teachers will be favored in the hiring process, irrespective of their qualifications. The TSC has instructed the vetting committees, led by Sub County Directors, to focus on local candidates first.

“Local applicants should be prioritized. Only after exhausting all local candidates should non-local applicants be considered,” stated TSC CEO Nancy Macharia in the recruitment guidelines.

As a result, non-local teachers are effectively sidelined, even if they achieve high scores on the evaluation criteria. Some educators have voiced their concerns, labeling the policy as discriminatory, arguing that it could exacerbate tribalism and undermine fairness in the hiring process.

The TSC’s selection hierarchy will prioritize teachers from the local sub-county, followed by those from the local county and region, before looking at candidates from other counties.

Additionally, the TSC has mandated the Sub County selection panel to create a merit list divided into two categories: one for local applicants and another for non-local candidates.

Critics have pointed out that the TSC has not made the merit lists readily accessible on its website, hindering transparency for teachers. The TSC has responded, stating that the lists will be available to the public upon request, while ensuring compliance with the Data Protection Act of 2019.

The TSC has announced 2,014 teaching vacancies, with 1,309 positions for primary schools, 32 for junior schools, and 673 for secondary schools. These roles are permanent and pensionable. A P1 certificate is the minimum requirement for primary school applicants, while those applying for junior and secondary positions must hold a diploma in education.

The Commission has outlined the necessary academic and professional documents that candidates must present for verification. Applicants must provide original and clear photocopies of various documents, including:

**For Primary School Teachers:**
1. National identification card
2. Teacher registration certificate
3. Upgrade Diploma in Primary Teacher Education (if applicable)
4. PTE Certificate
5. KCSE certificates (including any resits)
6. KCPE certificate (including any resits)
7. KNEC certification letter (if applicable)
8. Primary and Secondary school leaving certificates and relevant testimonials
9. National Council of Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) Card (if applicable)
10. An affidavit to clarify any discrepancies in names

**For Post-Primary School Teachers (JSS and Secondary):**
a) National identification card
b) Teacher registration certificate
c) Diploma/Degree certificate and official transcripts
d) KCSE certificates (including any resits)
e) KCPE certificate (including any resits)
f) Primary and Secondary school leaving certificates and relevant testimonials
g) NCPWD Card (if applicable)
h) An affidavit to clarify any discrepancies in names
i) KNEC certification letter (if applicable)

Intern teachers who have received 50 marks on the scoresheet will only need to present their identity cards during the verification process.

Individuals with disabilities must disclose their status and the nature of their disabilities to facilitate appropriate placement.

Following the verification process, the TSC Sub-County Director will compile a Merit List of all applicants whose documents have been successfully verified.