TSC begins process of recruiting 1,645 intern teachers in Junior Secondary Schools (JSS).

The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has begun the process of replacing over 1,645 intern teachers in Junior Secondary Schools (JSS).

These teachers were part of a group of 20,000 JSS teachers who were recruited for one-year internship positions and assigned to schools in January.

However, they have since obtained permanent and pensionable teaching positions in secondary schools.

The TSC is now working on terminating the internship contracts of these teachers, who will receive new employment and posting letters to commence their new roles.

The Commission has already requested staffing data for the junior secondary school sector to identify staffing gaps and determine the necessary actions.

An advertisement for the replacement of the intern teachers will be published as soon as the employment process for the new positions is finalized.

The Commission has successfully concluded its recent teacher recruitment drive, marking a crucial step towards addressing staffing gaps in public schools.

Across Kenya, 8,707 teaching positions were advertised, targeting both primary and secondary schools.

The application portal, which opened on December 31, 2024, officially closed on January 13, 2025.

The recruitment process aimed to fill vacancies primarily in public schools, distributing the positions as follows:

1. Primary schools: 5,862 positions
2. Junior secondary schools: 21 positions
3. Secondary schools: 2,824 positions

All successful applicants are set to join on permanent and pensionable terms, reinforcing the teaching workforce in various regions across the country.

Who Was Eligible and How Did It Work?

The TSC maintained explicit eligibility criteria to streamline the selection process.

Applicants needed to:

1. Be Kenyan citizens.
2. Hold a P1 certificate for primary school jobs or a diploma in education for junior and secondary school positions.
3. Be registered with the Teachers Service Commission.

The application process was strictly online, and multiple submissions resulted in automatic disqualification to ensure fairness.

Additionally, individuals who had not been employed by TSC previously were given priority.

Particular consideration was extended to persons with disabilities through equitable opportunities.

Importantly, the TSC reiterated that the recruitment was free of charge, urging applicants to report any fraudulent activities directly to the relevant authorities or TSC.