TSC Recruitment: Qualifications for Technical Teachers in Junior Secondary Schools.
Technical teachers play a vital role in shaping the future of students in junior secondary schools.
As the demand for skilled educators continues to rise, understanding the qualifications required for this role is essential for aspiring teachers.
This article outlines the key qualifications that technical teachers must possess to apply for teaching positions in junior secondary schools for the 2024/2025 financial year.
1. Academic Qualifications
Minimum Mean Grade
Applicants must have a minimum mean grade of C+ (Plus) at the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) or its equivalent.
Additionally, they should have achieved at least C+ (Plus) in two teaching subjects or one principal and two subsidiary passes at the A-Level.
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Relevant Degree or Diploma
To qualify as a technical teacher, candidates must possess one of the following educational credentials:
- Bachelor of Education Technology (B.Ed Tech)
- Bachelor of Science (BSc) in any relevant technical subject/course
- Higher Diploma in a technical course
- Diploma in a technical course
Special Requirements
For candidates holding a Bachelor of Science in any relevant technical subject, it is mandatory to also have a Diploma in Technical Teacher Education from the Kenya Technical Trainers College (KTTC), formerly known as Kenya Technical Teachers College.
2. Subject Relevance
Eligible Subjects
Candidates must ensure that their training is in subjects that align with the current secondary school curriculum. This includes avoiding degrees in areas such as:
- Natural Resources
- Horticulture
- Fisheries
- Meteorology
- Farm Machinery
- Anthropology
- Forestry
- Sociology
- Biotechnology
- Animal Husbandry
- Journalism
- Theology/Divinity
Specific Cases for Applicants
- Economics, Commerce, or Accounting: These applicants may qualify for positions teaching Business Studies.
- Social Education and Ethics (SEE): Applicants with this qualification can apply for CRE/IRE positions.
- Diploma Teachers: Those with English or other subjects can qualify to teach English or Literature if they have adequate units in both Language and Literature.
3. Additional Requirements
Course Units
- All applicants must have studied two teaching subjects at KCSE, except for Agriculture, Business Studies, Home Science, and Computer Studies.
- For applicants who did not study Business Studies or Computer Studies, achieving a minimum of C+ (Plus) in Mathematics at KCSE is necessary.
- Similarly, those who did not study Agriculture or Home Science must have obtained at least C+ in Biology at KCSE.
Teaching Practice
Graduate teachers are required to have studied a minimum of eight (8) course units in each teaching subject, including special methods, and must complete a minimum of three (3) months of teaching practice.
Enhancement Certificates
Applicants whose previous training lacked the minimum required units may submit enhancement certificates, demonstrating that they have since completed the necessary coursework.
Employment History
Former employees whose contracts were terminated due to insufficient units in teaching subjects but who have since obtained enhancement certificates with adequate units are eligible to reapply.
Special Needs Education
Kenya Sign Language (KSL) and Braille are recognized as teaching subjects in the realm of Special Needs Education. This means that combinations like Biology/KSL or Geography/Braille are valid for teaching roles.
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Conclusion
In conclusion, the qualifications for technical teachers in junior secondary schools are comprehensive and designed to ensure that educators are well-equipped to meet the demands of the curriculum.
Aspiring teachers must carefully review these requirements to enhance their chances of success in the competitive recruitment process.
TSC Recruitment: Qualifications for Technical Teachers in Junior Secondary Schools.
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