Key Requirements and Qualifications for TSC Post-Primary Teacher Recruitment 2024/2025

Key Requirements and Qualifications for TSC Post-Primary Teacher Recruitment 2024/2025.

The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has established a set of requirements and qualifications for individuals seeking to be recruited as teachers in post-primary institutions on permanent and pensionable terms for the 2024/2025 financial year.

Here is a breakdown of the key eligibility criteria for various categories of applicants.

1. General Eligibility

All applicants are required to meet the following general conditions to qualify for recruitment:

• TSC Registration: All applicants must be duly registered as teachers with the TSC as per Section 23(1) of the Teachers Service Commission Act, 2012.
• Submission of Application: Applications must be submitted through the official TSC online platform at www.teachersonline.go.ke within the specified application periods.
• Document Verification: Candidates must present original and clear photocopies of all necessary academic and professional documents, including identification cards, diplomas, degrees, and registration certificates.
• Applicants with Disabilities: Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and should provide the National Council of Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) Card to verify their status.
• In Case of Name Variance: Applicants whose names vary on different certificates and identification cards must present a legally sworn affidavit explaining the name variance.

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2. Graduate Teachers

Applicants for the position of graduate teachers must meet the following qualifications:

• Minimum Academic Qualifications: A minimum mean grade of C+ (plus) at KCSE or equivalent and a C+ in each of the two teaching subjects.
• Educational Background: Graduate applicants must have either:
  1. A Bachelor of Education degree with two teaching subjects.
  2. A Bachelor of Science or Arts degree plus a Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) with two teaching subjects.
  3. A Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Education and Extension with two teaching subjects.

Additional Notes for Graduate Teachers:

• Applicants who hold a Bachelor of Education degree but achieved a mean grade of C (Plain) at KCSE, along with C (Plain) in the two teaching subjects, are also eligible if they have obtained a Diploma in Education.
• Diploma holders who have since upgraded to a Bachelor’s degree may also apply if they meet the above requirements.

3. Diploma Teachers

The qualifications for diploma teachers are as follows:

• Minimum Academic Qualifications: A minimum mean grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE or its equivalent, with at least C+ (plus) in two teaching subjects or one Principal and two Subsidiaries at ‘A’-Level.
• Educational Background: Diploma applicants must have a diploma in education from a recognized teacher training institution.

Special Cases for Diploma Teachers:

• Those who graduated in 2008 or earlier with a mean grade of C (plain) in both KCSE and the teaching subjects are still eligible.
• Hearing and visually impaired teachers who enrolled with a mean grade of C (plain) in both KCSE and teaching subjects are also eligible.

4. Technical Teachers

For technical teachers, the qualifications are:

• Minimum Academic Qualifications: A mean grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE with at least C+ (plus) in the two teaching subjects or one Principal and two Subsidiaries at ‘A’-Level.
• Educational Background: Candidates must have one of the following:
  1. Bachelor of Education Technology (BEd TECH).
  2. Bachelor of Science (BSc) in a relevant technical subject or course.
  3. Higher Diploma in a technical course.
  4. Diploma in a technical course.

Applicants with a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in technical subjects must possess a Diploma in Technical Teacher Education from the Kenya Technical Trainers College (KTTC).

5. Special Considerations

• Kenya Sign Language (KSL) and Braille: These are recognized as teaching subjects in Special Needs Education (SNE), and teachers qualified in subjects like Biology/KSL or Geography/Braille are encouraged to apply.
• Bridging and Pre-university Certificates: Applicants who completed bridging courses or pre-university certificates before December 31, 2015, are also eligible for consideration.
• Subject Specializations: Candidates who studied subjects in the new Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) learning areas, such as Integrated Science, Guidance and Counseling, and Social Studies, are eligible to apply.

6. Disqualification and Offences

• Fraudulent Documents: Applicants who present forged or fake academic, professional, or other documents will be disqualified from the recruitment process and may face deregistration from TSC.
• Provision of Misleading Information: If an applicant provides misleading information during the application process, any offer of employment issued will be immediately canceled without further reference.

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Conclusion

The TSC recruitment process for 2024/2025 is comprehensive, ensuring that only qualified candidates are selected. It emphasizes the importance of meeting the outlined academic and professional criteria.

Transparency, accountability, and fairness are upheld throughout the selection process, ensuring that only eligible candidates are recruited for permanent and pensionable terms.

Key Requirements and Qualifications for TSC Post-Primary Teacher Recruitment 2024/2025.

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