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TSC advertised Promotion Vacancies 2024/2025- Requirements & how to apply

Here is a list of all the advertised TSC promotions vacancies plus their requirements and how to apply.

Pursuant to its mandate, the Commission invites applications from suitably qualified teachers for the following posts in line with the Career Progression Guidelines.

S/No Advert No. Advert Name T-

Scale

Grade Posts
1. 01/2024 Principal (Post Primary) 13 D3 755
2. 02/2024 Deputy PrincipalIII (PostPrimary) 11 D1 816
3. 03/2024 Head-Teacher (Primary) 10 C5 1,208
4. 04/2024 Deputy Headteacher II (Primary) 9 C4 2,911
TOTAL 5,690

Interested candidates, who meet the required qualifications, should submit their applications online through the TSC portal–www.teachersonline.go.ke to be received latest 18th November, 2024 at Midnight.

Manual applications shall not be considered.

Teachers Service Commission is an equal opportunityemployer and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

NB:

  • Candidates who are successful in their interviews shall be required to present valid Chapter 6 documents before they are appointed.
  • Successful candidates will be posted where the vacancies exist.

Key Vacancies in Administrative Roles

The TSC’s recent announcement lists four main categories of vacancies within school administration, specifically aimed at enhancing leadership at both primary and secondary levels. Here’s a breakdown of the positions available:

  1. Principal (Post Primary)
    • Advert No.: 01/2024
    • T-Scale: 13
    • Grade: D3
    • Posts: 755
  2. Deputy Principal III (Post Primary)
    • Advert No.: 02/2024
    • T-Scale: 11
    • Grade: D1
    • Posts: 816
  3. Headteacher (Primary)
    • Advert No.: 03/2024
    • T-Scale: 10
    • Grade: C5
    • Posts: 1,208
  4. Deputy Headteacher II (Primary)
    • Advert No.: 04/2024
    • T-Scale: 9
    • Grade: C4
    • Posts: 2,911

With these positions open, the TSC is looking to fill leadership roles in both primary and secondary schools across the country. The total number of vacancies—5,690—presents a rare opportunity for qualified teachers to climb the career ladder and assume roles that allow them to influence and improve educational outcomes.

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Requirements for the Positions

Each of these positions has specific requirements, particularly focusing on experience, performance, and demonstrated leadership abilities. Here’s what teachers need to qualify for these promotions:

1. Principal (Post Primary)

  • Must have served as a Deputy Principal for a minimum of three years.
  • Should have a satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal process.
  • Must demonstrate the ability to mentor and provide professional support to other teachers.
  • Candidates in hard-to-staff counties with over one year of experience are eligible for consideration.

2. Deputy Principal III (Post Primary)

  • Candidates should have been in a leadership role as a Senior Teacher or Head of Department.
  • Demonstrated performance and adherence to TSC’s career progression guidelines is required.
  • Experience in an administrative capacity and the ability to support and supervise junior teachers are essential.

3. Headteacher (Primary)

  • Applicants must have served as Deputy Headteacher for at least three years.
  • Strong performance in appraisals and a record of mentoring others are required.
  • TSC requires candidates who have shown initiative in supporting school administration and development.

4. Deputy Headteacher II (Primary)

  • Requires at least three years of service as a Senior Teacher.
  • Must demonstrate a high standard of professionalism and an ability to support the headteacher in school management.

Full Details of the vacancies

SNo Advert No Name Category Requirements Vacancies start date end date Status Actions
1 01/2024 PRINCIPAL (POST PRIMARY) T-SCALE 13 NONE REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT

For appointment to this grade, a teacher must: –

i. Have served as Deputy Principal II/Senior Master I, T-Scale 12 for a minimum period of six (6) Months;

ii. Have obtained a satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal process;

iii.Have demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor and provide professional support to other teachers; and

iv. Meet any other requirement deemed necessary by the Commission.

 

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2 02/2024 DEPUTY PRINCIPAL III (POST PRIMARY) T-SCALE 11 NONE REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT

For appointment to this grade, a teacher must: –

i.Have served as Senior Master III T-Scale 10 for a minimum period of three (3) years;

ii.Have obtained a satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal process;

iii.Have demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor and provide professional support to other teachers;

iv. Meet any other requirement deemed necessary by the Commission.

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3 03/2024 HEAD TEACHER (PRIMARY), T-SCALE 10 NONE REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT

For appointment to this grade, a teacher must: –

i.Have served as Deputy Head Teacher II TSC Scale 9 for a minimum period of three (3) years;

ii.Have satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal process;

iii.Have demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor and provide professional support to other teachers; and

iv. Meet any other requirement the Commission may deem necessary.

 

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4 04/2024 DEPUTY HEAD TEACHER II (PRIMARY) T-SCALE 9 NONE REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT

For appointment to this grade, a teacher must: –

i. Have served as Senior Teacher I T- Scale 8 for a minimum period of three (3) years;

ii.Have satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal;

iii.Have demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor and provide professional support to other teachers; and

iv. Meet any other requirement the Commission may deem necessary.

 

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