The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has issued an apology over the technical hitches experienced by teachers during application for the 46,000 teaching jobs it has recently advertised.
Many unemployed and intern teachers were frustrated as the irresponsive system refused their applications and only showed them ‘Dancer2’ among other errors.
“We regret to inform you that we are currently experiencing technical challenges affecting the teacher recruitment portal. We apologise for the inconvenience this has caused and kindly request your patience as we work diligently to restore the portal as soon as possible,” TSC said in a statement.
The Commission has advertised 46,000 teaching jobs for teachers to apply. These are 6,000 posts for Primary Schools, 39, 550 posts for Junior Schools and 450 posts for Secondary Schools.
However intern teachers have been awarded 50 marks in the scoresheet that was released by the Commission.
This makes conversion of intern teachers to permanent and pensionable terms automatic. It also signals that teachers can only be employed on permanent terms after going through the internship process.
Below is the advert that was released by TSC, inviting intern and unemployed teachers to apply.
TEACHERS SERVICE COMMISSION
RECRUITMENT OF TEACHERS ON PERMANENT AND PENSIONABLE TERMS OF SERVICE
The Teachers Service Commission invites applications to fill 46,000 vacancies for qualified teachers on Permanent and Pensionable terms of Service.
The available posts are as follows: – 6,000 posts for Primary Schools, 39, 550 posts for Junior Schools and 450 posts for Secondary Schools.
Eligibility
To qualify for recruitment, a candidate should meet the following minimum requirements:
i) Be a Kenyan citizen;
ii) Must be a holder of minimum of a PI certificate in the case of Primary Schools and a minimum of a diploma in education in the case of Junior and Secondary schools;
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 7th October, 2024, at midnight.
Details on available vacancies per county/Sub-Counties/or schools is in the Teachers Service Commission’s website: www.tsc.go.ke
General Information
Please note that:
i) The Teachers Service Commission Recruitment Guidelines 2024/2025 financial Year 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) Serving interns are expected to apply in their current Counties/Sub-Counties/Work stations.
vi) Serving interns will only be required to present their identity cards during the verification process.
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.
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 dirstaffing@tsc.go.ke or info@tsc.go.ke
In addition, any such fraudulent activity should be reported to the nearest police station.
Details on available vacancies per County/Sub County/or school is in the Teachers Service Commission’s website: www.tsc.go.ke
TEACHERS SERVICE COMMISSION
