Knec April advert for training teachers on CBC test development

THE KENYA NATIONAL EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL

INSTRUCTIONS TO PROSPECTIVE APPLICANTS FOR THE TEACHERS AND TEACHER EDUCATORS TRAINING IN COMPETENCY BASED ASSESSMENT DEVELOPMENT

The Kenya National Examinations Council is mandated to set and maintain examination and assessment standards for school, post-school and teacher education levels.

The Council endeavours to build the capacity of teachers and teacher educators in assessment so as to maintain standards and ensure effective assessment of learner competencies. 

In view of this, the Council wishes to invite qualified teachers and teacher educators to apply for training in development of quality test items for effective implementation of Competency Based Assessment in Basic Education and teacher training levels.

Trained teachers and teacher educators could be engaged by KNEC as contracted professionals from time to time as may be necessary.

Qualifications

Applicants wishing to be considered for this training must meet the following minimum requirements: 

1) Have unquestionable and irreproachable integrity.

2) Be a professional or expert or subject specialist in the field or subject/learning area for which he/she wishes to be trained.

3) Must be teaching the subject/learning area applied for in: 

• Primary School Grades 4, 5 and 6
• Junior School Grades 7 and 8
• Senior School (currently teaching at Secondary School level – teachers who will be teaching Grade 10 learners in 2026)
• Teacher training colleges: DTE-PP&P
• Teacher training colleges:  DSTE  

• Stage Based Pathway (Foundation, Intermediate or Prevocational Levels) 

4) Have the relevant academic and professional qualifications.

5) Be conversant with the content of the curriculum designs in their subjects/learning areas of specialization.

6) Have a teaching experience of not less than 3 years.

7) Must be registered with the Teachers Service Commission.

8) Must be recommended by the head of institution.

NOTE:

i) Online applications should be done by 11^th April 2025 through the link:  http://examinersapp.knec.ac.ke  

ii) Applicants should read the instructions, provide all the information required and upload the necessary documents. 

iii) Documents should be uploaded as one continuous PDF document.

iv) Only successful applicants will be notified through their phone/e-mail contacts provided. 

v) Teachers who have previously been trained by KNEC in Item Writing should not apply.

vi) The training will be conducted online.

The subjects/learning areas and levels for which teachers and teacher educators may apply are outlined under parts A to F as follows:

A) Table 1: Primary School Learning Areas (Age Based Pathway)

S/No.	Learning Area
1	Mathematics
2	English
3	Kiswahili
4	Science and Technology
5	Social Studies
6	Home Science
7	Art & Craft
8	Agriculture
9	Music
10	Physical and Health Education
11	Indigenous Languages
12	Christian Religious Education
13	Islamic Religious Education
14	Hindu Religious Education
15	Kenyan Sign Language

B) Table 2: Junior School Learning Areas 

S/No.	Learning Area
1	English
2	Kiswahili
3	Kenyan Sign Language
4	Mathematics
5	Integrated Science
6	Health Education
7	Pre-Tech & Pre-Career
8	Social Studies
9	CRE
10	IRE
11	HRE
12	Business Studies
13	Agriculture
14	PE and Sports
15	Indigenous Languages
16	Home science
17	Computer Science
18	Visual Arts
19	Performing Arts

C) Table 3: Senior School Learning Areas 

S/No.	Learning Area
1	English
2	Kiswahili
3	Kenyan Sign Language
4	Physical Education
5	Community Service Learning
6	Literature in English
7	Indigenous Languages
8	Fasihi ya Kiswahili
9	Sign Language
10	Arabic
11	French
12	German
13	Mandarin
14	Christian Religious Education
15	Islamic Religious Education
16	Hindu Religious Education
17	Business Studies
18	History and Citizenship
19	Geography
20	Mathematics
21	Biology
22	Chemistry
23	Physics
24	General Science
25	Agriculture
26	Computer Studies
27	Home Science
28	Aviation
29	Building Construction
30	Electricity
31	Metal Work
32	Power Mechanics
33	Woodwork
34	Media Technology
35	Marine and Fisheries Technology

D) Special Needs Education Assessments (Stage Based Pathway)

All the learning areas covered in the four levels of Stage-Based Curriculum pathway.

E) Table 4: Teacher Education: DTE-PP&P

S/No.	Learning Area
1	English
2	Kiswahili
3	Mathematics
4	Science and Technology
5	Environmental Education
6	Kenyan Sign Language
7	Physical and Health Education
8	Health and Nutrition
9	Agriculture
10	Christian Religious Education
11	Islamic Religious education
12	Hindu Religious Education
13	Educational Resources
14	ICT Integration in Education
15	Educational Assessment
16	Research Skills
17	Educational Leadership and Management
18	Child Development and Psychology
19	Inclusive Education
20	Sociological and Philosophical Foundations of Education
21	Historical and Comparative Foundations of Education
22	Curriculum Studies
23	Art and Craft
24	Music
25	Indigenous Languages
26	French
27	German
28	Mandarin
29	Arabic
30	Practicum

F) Table 5: Teacher Education: DSTE

S/No.	Learning Area
1	Educational Assessment
2	Educational Management & Leadership
3	Education Resources
4	ICT Integration in Education
5	Research Skills
6	Child Development and Psychology

7	Inclusive Education
8	Sociological and Philosophical Foundations of Education
9	Historical and Comparative Foundations of Education
10	Curriculum Studies
11	Microteaching
12	Practicum
13	Community Service Learning
14	English
15	Literature in English
16	Kiswahili
17	Fasihi ya Kiswahili
18	Kenyan Sign Language (KSL)
19	Indigenous Languages
20	Arabic
21	French
22	German
23	Mandarin
24	Mathematics
25	Chemistry
26	Physics
27	Biology
28	Integrated Science
29	Agriculture
30	Health, Food and Nutrition
31	Home Science
32	Health Education
33	Home and Hospitality Management
34	Computer Science
35	Christian Religious Education (CRE)
36	Islamic Religious Education (IRE)
37	Hindu Religious Education (HRE)
38	Social Studies
39	Business Studies
40	History and Citizenship
41	Geography
42	Life Skills Education (LSE)
43	Sports and Recreation
44	Physical Education (PE)
45	Applied Arts
46	Visual Arts
47	Fine Arts
48	Music and Dance
49	Performing Arts
50	Theatre and Film
51	Wood Technology
52	Building Construction
53	Welding and Fabrication
54	Electrical Technology
55	Electrical Installation
56	Aviation Technology
57	Leather Work
58	Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy
59	Power Mechanics Technology
60	Pre-Technical Studies
61	Fashion Design and Interior Décor
62	Metal Technology
63	Textile Design Technology
64	Mechatronics
65	Media Technology

Dr. David Njengere, MBS
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER