TSC Recruitment: Understanding the Selection Process for Post-Primary Institutions

TSC Recruitment: Understanding the Selection Process for Post-Primary Institutions.

The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has outlined clear guidelines for the recruitment of teachers in post-primary institutions for the 2024/2025 financial year.

The selection process emphasizes transparency, accountability, and inclusivity, ensuring that the best-qualified candidates are chosen to fill the available positions.

General Overview of the Recruitment Process

The TSC recruitment process begins with the advertisement of vacancies. Applicants must submit their applications through the TSC online platform.

After the application window closes, Regional Directors, County Directors, and Sub-County Directors oversee the selection process at the respective levels.

The process includes document verification and interviews to ensure applicants meet the required qualifications.

The selection panel is guided by the TSC Code of Conduct and Ethics, ensuring that transparency and accountability are upheld.

Composition of the Selection Panel

For institutions with a Board of Management (BOM), the selection panel comprises five members:

• The Chairperson of the Board of Management (Chairperson)
• The Head of the Institution (Secretary)
• A Subject Specialist (Member)
• The Parent Association (PA) Chairperson (Member)
• The TSC Sub-County Director or Representative (Member)

For institutions without a BOM, the TSC Sub-County Director serves as the chairperson, with the head of the institution, a subject specialist, and representatives from the Parent Association completing the panel.

Interview and Document Verification

All applicants must present original and photocopies of key documents, such as:

• National Identification Card
• Certificate of Registration as a teacher
• Academic certificates, including KCSE and KCPE certificates
• Diploma or Degree certificates and official transcripts

Applicants with disabilities are required to declare their status to ensure appropriate accommodations during the selection process.

Key Selection Criteria

The selection panel evaluates candidates based on specific criteria, including:

• Academic qualifications: A minimum grade of C+ (plus) at KCSE and in the two teaching subjects.
• Teaching experience: Length of time since graduation is considered, with preference given to those who have not previously been employed by TSC.
• Performance in the interview: Candidates are ranked based on their performance in the interview and their academic qualifications.

In case of a tie, priority is given to applicants based on the strength of their academic and professional qualifications.

Additionally, preference is given to applicants from the respective Sub-Counties or Counties where the vacancies are available.

Conclusion

The TSC recruitment process for post-primary institutions ensures fairness, transparency, and inclusivity.

Applicants are encouraged to provide accurate information and ensure they meet all the requirements to stand a better chance of securing employment.

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By adhering to the guidelines, TSC aims to recruit qualified and dedicated teachers who will contribute to the quality of education in Kenya’s secondary institutions.

TSC Recruitment: Understanding the Selection Process for Post-Primary Institutions.

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