TEACHERS SERVICE COMMISSION
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VACANCIES FOR CHIEF PRINCIPAL, SENIOR PRINCIPAL, PRINCIPAL, DEPUTY PRINCIPAL, SENIOR LECTURER,LECTURER, SENIOR MASTER, SECONDARY TEACHER I, SENIOR HEADTEACHER, HEAD-TEACHER, DEPUTY HEADTEACHER, SENIOR TEACHER
The Teachers Service Commission is a Constitutional Commission established under Article 237 (1) of the Constitution.
Pursuant to this mandate, the Commission invites applications from suitably qualified teachers for the posts shown below in line with the Career Progression Guidelines.
Interested candidates, who meet the required qualifications, should submit their applications online through the TSC portal – www.teachersonline.go.ke so as to be received latest 30th December, 2024.
Manual applications shall not be considered.
Teachers Service Commission is an equal opportunity employer and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
NB:
- Candidates who are successful in the interviews shall be required to present valid Chapter 6 documents before they are appointed.
- Successful candidates shall be posted to schools where vacancies are available.
ADVERT NO. 05/2024 (D4-D5): CHIEF PRINCIPAL (REGULAR SECONDARY SCHOOL) T-SCALE 15 –44 POSTS
REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT
For appointment to this grade, a teacher must: –
i. Have served as Senior Principal T-Scale 14 for a minimum period of three (3) years;
ii. Have satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal and performance contracting process;
iii. Have demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor and provide professional support to other teachers;
iv. Meet any other requirements deemed necessary by the Commission.
ADVERT NO. 06/2024 (D4-D5): CHIEF PRINCIPAL (TTC) T-SCALE 15 –03 POST
REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT
For appointment to this grade, a teacher must: –
i. Have served as Senior Principal T-Scale 14 for a minimum period of three (3) years;
ii. Have satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal and performance contracting process;
iii. Have demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor and provide professional support to other teachers;
iv. Meet any other requirements deemed necessary by the Commission.
ADVERT NO. 07/2024 (D3 –D4): SENIOR PRINCIPAL (REGULAR SECONDARY SCHOOL) T-SCALE 14 – 126 POSTS
REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT
For appointment to this grade, a teacher must: –
- Have served as Principal/ Deputy Principal I, T-Scale 13 for a minimum period of three (3) years;
- Have obtained a satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal process;
- Have demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor and provide professional support to other teachers; and
- Meet any other requirement deemed necessary by the Commission.
ADVERT NO. 08/2024 (D3 –D4): SENIOR PRINCIPAL (TTC) T-SCALE 14 – 03 POSTS
REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT
For appointment to this grade, a teacher must: –
- Have served as Principal/ Deputy Principal I, T-Scale 13 for a minimum period of three (3) years;
- Have obtained a satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal process;
- Have demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor and provide professional support to other teachers; and
- Meet any other requirement deemed necessary by the Commission.
ADVERT NO. 09/2024 (D2-D3): PRINCIPAL -SCALE 13 – 652 POSTS
REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT
For appointment to this grade, a teacher must: –
- Have served as Deputy Principal II/Senior Master I, T-Scale 12 for a minimum period of 6 months;
- Have obtained a satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal process;
- Have demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor and provide professional support to other teachers; and
- Meet any other requirement deemed necessary by the Commission.
Note: Candidates who submitted applications under Advert No. 1/2024 are encouraged to apply.
ADVERT NO. 10/2024 (D2-D3): DEPUTY PRINCIPAL I (TTC) -SCALE 13 – 03 POSTS
REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT
For appointment to this grade, a teacher must: –
- Have served as Deputy Principal II/Senior Master I/ Senior Lecturer I, T-Scale 12 for a minimum period of 6 Months;
- Have obtained a satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal process;
- Have demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor and provide professional support to other teachers; and
- Meet any other requirement deemed necessary by the Commission.
ADVERT NO. 11/2024 (D1-D2): DEPUTY PRINCIPAL II (POST PIMARY) T-SCALE 12 – 786 POSTS
REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT
For appointment to this grade, a teacher must: –
- Have served as Deputy Principal III or Senior Master II T-Scale 11 for a minimum period of 6 Months;
- Have obtained a satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal process;
- Have demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor and provide professional support to other teachers; and
- Meet any other requirement deemed necessary by the Commission.
Note: All teachers currently performing the duties of a Principal are encouraged to apply.
ADVERT NO. 12/2024 (D1-D2): SENIOR LECTURER I (TTC) T-SCALE 12 – 13 POSTS
REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT
For appointment to this grade, a teacher must: –
i. Have served as Senior Lecturer II T-Scale 11 for a minimum period of 6 Months;
ii. Have obtained a satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal process;
iii. Have demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor and provide professional support to other teachers; and
iv. Meet any other requirement deemed necessary by the Commission.
ADVERT NO. 13/2024 (C5-D1): DEPUTY PRINCIPAL III (POST PRIMARY) T-SCALE 11 – 1,408 POSTS
REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT
For appointment to this grade, a teacher must: –
i. Have served as Senior Master III T-Scale 10 for a minimum period of 6 Months;
ii. Have obtained a satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal process;
iii. Have demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor and provide professional support to other teachers;
iv. Meet any other requirement deemed necessary by the Commission.
Note:
- All teachers currently performing the duties of a Principal are encouraged to apply.
- Candidates who submitted applications under Advert No. 2/2024 are also encouraged to apply.
ADVERT NO. 14/2024 (C5-D1): SENIOR LECTURE II (TTC) T-SCALE 11 – 32 POSTS
REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT
For appointment to this grade, a teacher must: –
i. Have served as Senior Master III T-Scale 10 for a minimum period of 6 Months;
ii. Have obtained a satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal process;
iii. Have demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor and provide professional support to other teachers;
iv. Meet any other requirement deemed necessary by the Commission.
ADVERT NO. 15/2024 (C5-D1): SENIOR MASTER II (Secondary SNE) T-SCALE 11 – 02 POSTS
REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT
For appointment to this grade, a teacher must: –
i. Have served as Senior Master III T-Scale 10 for a minimum period of 6 Months;
ii. Have at least a Certificate in Special Needs Education
iii. Have obtained a satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal process;
iv. Have demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor and provide professional support to other teachers;
v. Meet any other requirement deemed necessary by the Commission.
Note: All teachers currently performing the duties of a Principal are encouraged to apply.
ADVERT NO. 16/2024 (C4-C5): SENIOR MASTER III (REGULAR SCHOOL) TSCALE-10 – 1987 POSTS
REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT
For appointment to this grade, a teacher must: –
i. Have served as a Senior Master IV T-Scale 9 for a minimum period of 6 Months;
ii. Have obtained a satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal process;
iii. Have demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor and provide professional support to other teachers; and
iv. Meet any other requirement deemed necessary by the Commission.
Note: All teachers currently performing the duties of a Principal or Deputy Principal are encouraged to apply.
ADVERT NO. 17/2024 (C4-C5): SENIOR LECTURER III (TTC) T-SCALE-10 – 61 POSTS
REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT
For appointment to this grade, a teacher must: –
i. Have served as a Senior Master IV T-Scale 9 for a minimum period of 6 Months;
ii. Have obtained a satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal process;
iii. Have demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor and provide professional support to other teachers; and
iv. Meet any other requirement deemed necessary by the Commission.
ADVERT NO.18/2024 (C4-C5): SENIOR MASTER III (SECONDARY SNE) T-SCALE 10 – 6 POSTS
REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT
For appointment to this grade, a teacher must: –
i. Have served as Senior Master IV, T-Scale 9 for a minimum period of 6 Months;
ii. Have at least a Certificate in Special Needs Education
iii. Have obtained a satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal process;
iv. Have demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor and provide professional support to other teachers and
v. Meet any other requirement deemed necessary by the Commission.
Note: All teachers currently performing the duties of a Principal or Deputy Principal are encouraged to apply.
ADVERT NO.19/2024 (C3-C4): SENIOR MASTER IV (POST PRIMARY), T-SCALE 9 – 2,221 POSTS
REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT
For appointment to this grade, a teacher must: –
i. Have served as a Secondary Teacher I, T-Scale 8 for a minimum period of two (2) years;
ii. Have obtained a satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal process;
iii. Have demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor and provide professional support to other teachers and
iv. Meet any other requirement deemed necessary by the Commission.
Note: All teachers currently performing the duties of a Principal or Deputy Principal are encouraged to apply.
ADVERT NO.20/2024 (C3-C4): SENIOR LECTUTER IV (TTC) T-SCALE 9 – 70 POSTS
REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT
For appointment to this grade, a teacher must: –
- Have served as Secondary Teacher I/Senior Teacher I/ Lecturer I, T-Scale 8 or its equivalent for a minimum period of two (2) years;
- Have obtained a satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal process Have demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor and provide professional support to other teachers and
- Meet any other requirement deemed necessary by the Commission.
ADVERT NO. 21/2024 (C2-C3): SECONDARY TEACHER I (Diploma Teachers in secondary ONLY), T-SCALE 8 – 184 POSTS
REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT
To qualify for appointment to this grade, a teacher must: –
- Serving diploma teacher
- Have served as Secondary School Teacher II, T-Scale 7 for a minimum period of three (3) years;
- Have satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal process; iv. Meet any other requirements deemed necessary by the Commission.
NB: – FOR DIPLOMA TEACHERS ONLY.
ADVERT NO. 22/2024 (C2-C3): LECTURER I (Diploma Lecturers in TTC ONLY), TSCALE 8 – 7 POSTS
REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT
To qualify for appointment to this grade, a teacher must: –
i. Serving diploma teacher
ii. Have served as Lecturer II, T-Scale 7 for a minimum period of three (3) years;
iii. Have satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal process;
iv. Meet any requirements deemed necessary by the Commission.
NB: – FOR DIPLOMA LECTURER ONLY.
ADVERT NO. 23/2024 (C5- D1): SENIOR HEAD TEACHER (REGULAR PRIMARY), TSCALE 11 – 254 POSTS
REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT
For appointment to this grade, a teacher must: –
- Have served as Headteacher or Deputy Head Teacher I TSC Scale 10 for a minimum period of three (3) years;
- Have satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal process;
- Have demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor and provide professional support to other teachers; and
- Meet any other requirement the Commission may deem necessary.
ADVERT NO. 24/2024 (C5 – D1): SENIOR HEAD TEACHER (SNE PRIMARY SCHOOL), T-SCALE 11 – 7 POSTS
REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT
For appointment to this grade, a teacher must: –
- Have served as Head Teacher OR Deputy Head teacher I TSC Scale 10 for a minimum period of three (3) years;
- Have at least a Diploma in Special Needs Education
- Have satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal process;
- Have demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor and provide professional support to other teachers; and
- Meet any other requirement the Commission may deem necessary.
ADVERT NO. 25/2024 (C4- C5): HEAD TEACHER (REGULAR PRIMARY), T-SCALE 10 – 1,308 POSTS
REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT
For appointment to this grade, a teacher must: –
i. Have served as Deputy Head Teacher II TSC Scale 9 for a minimum period of 6 Months;
ii. Have satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal process;
iii. Have demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor and provide professional support to other teachers; and
iv. Meet any other requirement the Commission may deem necessary.
Note:
- All teachers currently performing the duties of Head-Teacher are encouraged to apply.
- Candidates who submitted applications under Advert No. 3/2024 are also encouraged to apply.
ADVERT NO. 26/2024 (C4- C5): HEAD TEACHER (SNE PRIMARY), T-SCALE 10 – 33 POSTS
REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT
For appointment to this grade, a teacher must: –
i. Have served as Deputy Head Teacher II TSC Scale 9 for a minimum period of 6 Months;
ii. Have at least a Diploma in Special Needs Education;
iii. Have satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal process;
iv. Have demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor and provide professional support to other teachers; and
v. Meet any other requirement the Commission may deem necessary.
Note:
- All teachers currently performing the duties of Head-Teacher are encouraged to apply.
- Candidates who submitted applications under Advert No. 3/2024 are also encouraged to apply.
ADVERT NO. 27/2024 (C3-C4): DEPUTY HEAD TEACHER II (REGULAR PRIMARY SCHOOL) T-SCALE 9 – 3,653 POSTS
REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT
For appointment to this grade, a teacher must: –
i. Have served as Senior Teacher I T- Scale 8 for a minimum period of 6 Months;
ii. Have satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal;
iii. Have demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor and provide professional support to other teachers; and
iv. Meet any other requirement the Commission may deem necessary.
Note:
- All teachers currently performing the duties of Head-Teacher or Deputy Head-teacher are encouraged to apply
- Candidates who submitted applications under Advert No. 4/2024 are also encouraged to apply.
ADVERT NO. 28/2024 (C3-C4): DEPUTY HEAD TEACHER II (SNE PRIMARY SCHOOL) T-SCALE 9 – 33 POSTS
REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT
For appointment to this grade, a teacher must: –
i. Have served as Senior Teacher I T- Scale 8 for a minimum period of 6 Months;
ii Have at least a Diploma in Special Needs Education; iii Have satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal;
iii. Have demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor and provide professional support to other teachers;
iv. Meet any other requirement the Commission may deem necessary.
Note:
- All teachers currently performing the duties of Head-Teacher or Deputy Head-teacher are encouraged to apply
- Candidates who submitted applications under Advert No. 4/2024 are also encouraged to apply.
ADVERT NO.29/2024 (C2-C3): SENIOR TEACHER I (REGULAR PRIMARY SCHOOL– T-SCALE 8 – 4,708 POSTS
REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT
For appointment to this grade, a teacher must: –
i. Have served as Senior Teacher II T- Scale 7 for a minimum period of 6 Months;
ii. Have satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal process;
iii. Have demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor and provide professional support to other teachers; and
iv. Meet any other requirement the Commission may deem necessary.
Note: All teachers currently performing the duties of Head-Teacher or Deputy Head-teacher are encouraged to apply
ADVERT NO.30/2024 (C2-C3): SENIOR TEACHER I (SNE PRIMARY SCHOOL) – TSCALE 8 – 77 POSTS
REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT
For appointment to this grade, a teacher must: –
i. Have served as Senior Teacher II T- Scale 7 for a minimum period of 6 Months;
ii. Have at least a Diploma in Special Needs Education;
iii. Have demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor and provide professional support to other teachers;
iv. Have satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal process; and
v. Meet any other requirement the Commission may deem necessary.
Note: All teachers currently performing the duties of Head-Teacher or Deputy Head-teacher are encouraged to apply
ADVERT NO. 31/2024 (C1-C2): SENIOR TEACHER II (REGULAR PRIMARY SCHOOL) – T-SCALE 7 -1,364 POSTS
REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT
For appointment to this grade, a teacher must: –
i. Have served as Primary Teacher I T-Scale 6 for a minimum period of 6 Months;
ii. Have satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal process; and
iii. Meet any other requirement the Commission may deem necessary.
Note: All teachers currently performing the duties of Head-Teacher or Deputy Head-teacher are encouraged to apply
ADVERT NO. 32/2024 (C1-C2): SENIOR TEACHER II (SNE PRIMARY SCHOOL) – TSCALE 7 -81 POSTS
REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT
For appointment to this grade, a teacher must: –
i. Have served as Primary Teacher I T-Scale 6 for a minimum period of 6 Months;
ii. Have at least a Diploma in Special Needs Education;
iii. Have satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal process; and
iv. Meet any other requirement the Commission may deem necessary.
Note: All teachers currently performing the duties of Head-Teacher or Deputy Head-teacher are encouraged to apply
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