TSC Rewards Interns with 50 Points Boost in Teacher Recruitment.
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has emphasized the importance of internships in the current competitive recruitment process for teachers.
In the newly released recruitment guidelines, the commission will allocate 50 points to current intern teachers as part of the selection process.
This policy highlights the significance of experience gained through internships in determining future employment opportunities.
The TSC announced that serving interns will only need to present their identity cards during the verification stage.
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This adjustment reduces the burden of reapplying for the positions they already hold, streamlining the process for them.
Intern Teacher Contracts and Payment
The first group of teachers on contract was initially hired in January of the previous year, with their contracts extended for another year at the beginning of 2024.
However, the intern teachers went on strike in May, demanding better terms and conditions. Currently, primary school interns receive a monthly salary of Sh15,000, while those in junior and secondary schools earn Sh20,000 per month.
Akelo Misori, the secretary-general of the Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET), explained that the TSC’s score sheet will ensure that these intern teachers achieve a perfect score of 100 percent during interviews.
This guarantees that they are automatically considered for absorption into permanent and pensionable employment, reflecting the union’s efforts.
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Misori expressed satisfaction with this outcome, stating that this is what they had been advocating for.
TSC Rewards Interns with 50 Points Boost in Teacher Recruitment.
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