TSC declares 2,014 Teaching vacancies in May 2025

TSC Announces 2,014 Teaching Positions in May 2025

The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has announced 2,014 job openings due to natural attrition, aiming to alleviate staffing shortages in schools.

The new hires, who will be employed on permanent and pensionable contracts, will fill 637 positions in senior secondary schools and 32 in junior schools.

The majority of the new teachers will be assigned to cover 1,309 vacancies in primary schools, with the application period set to close on May 19, 2025.

“The Teachers Service Commission is announcing 2,014 vacancies to replace teachers who have left the service due to natural attrition—1,309 positions for primary schools, 32 for junior schools, and 673 for secondary schools. The recruited teachers will work under Permanent and Pensionable terms,” stated the TSC in a notice.

Public primary schools that also serve junior levels have faced significant staffing challenges following the transition of over one million students to Grade 9 under the competency-based curriculum (CBC).

Last year, the government transitioned 39,550 junior school teachers from contract to permanent positions, and an additional 8,378 primary school teachers were reassigned to junior schools due to these upgrades.

Despite these measures, a severe teacher shortage remains in the 20,000 junior schools, with TSC data indicating a shortfall of 72,422 teachers.

This staffing shortage has led to overwhelmed teachers, overcrowded classrooms, and a lack of subject specialists necessary for the effective implementation of the CBC.

The government began implementing the CBC in 2018, introducing significant changes that split elementary education into pre-primary and primary levels, lasting two and six years, respectively.

As a result, the final year of primary school is now Grade six, after which students move to junior secondary, spanning Grades 7 to 9.

The CBC, which focuses on practical learning and individualized instruction, necessitates smaller class sizes and subject-specific teaching expertise, further exacerbating the teacher shortage.

Applicants for the available positions must be Kenyan citizens, possess a P1 certificate for primary school roles, or hold a diploma in education for junior and secondary school positions, and must be registered with the TSC.

This job announcement follows calls from the Kenya National Union of Teachers (Knut) urging the TSC to prioritize higher academic qualifications in teacher recruitment rather than relying solely on Form Four results.

Here is the full advert from TSC:

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.

Also read: TSC Online Recruitment Portal (How to apply for advertised posts)

Details on available vacancies per county/or schools is in the Teachers Service Commission’s website: www.tsc.go.ke

TSC 2025 Recruitment Guidelines & Scoring Guide for Primary Schools Teachers

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.

Continue reading: TSC 2025 Recruitment Guidelines & Scoring Guide for Primary Schools Teachers

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 [email protected].

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

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