The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) will stop the application process for the 5,690 teacher advancement positions it posted last week at midnight tonight.
TSC has requested that teachers apply by November 18th for posts as headteacher, deputy headteacher, principle, and deputy principal.
Other promotion opportunities for non-administrators, also referred to as “classroom teachers,” will be advertised by the Commission in December.
Dr. Nancy Macharia, the CEO of the Commission, had alluded to widespread teacher promotions at the conclusion of this year.
Speaking during supervision of KCSE 2024 exams, TSC CEO Dr. Nancy Macharia said the Commission has been allocated sh. 1 billion for promotion of teachers in this financial year.
Below is the official advert plus requirements for application for the 5,690 promotion slots for school administrator positions.
TEACHERS SERVICE COMMISSION
ADVERTISEMENT
VACANCIES FOR PRINCIPALS, DEPUTY PRINCIPALS, HEADTEACHERS AND DEPUTY HEADTEACHERS
The Teachers Service Commission is a Constitutional Commission established under Article 237 (1) of the Constitution.
Pursuant to its mandate, the Commission invites applications from suitably qualified teachers for the following posts in line with the Career Progression Guidelines.
VACANCIES FOR PRINCIPALS, DEPUTY PRINCIPALS, HEADTEACHERS & DEPUTY
S/No Advert No. Advert Name T- Scale Grade Posts
1. 01/2024 Principal (Post Primary) 13 D3 755
2. 02/2024 Deputy Principal III (Post Primary) 11 D1 816
3. 03/2024 Head-Teacher (Primary) 10 C5 1,208
4. 04/2024 Deputy Head teacher II (Primary) 9 C4 2,911
TOTAL 5,690
Interested candidates, who meet the required qualifications, should submit their applications online through the TSC portal – www.teachersonline.go.ke to be received latest 18th November, 2024 at Midnight.
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 will be posted where the vacancies exist.
ADVERT NO. 01/2024 (D2-D3): PRINCIPAL (POST PRIMARY) T-SCALE 13 – 755 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 six (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. 02/2024 (C5-D1): DEPUTY PRINCIPAL III (POST PRIMARY) T-SCALE 11 – 816 POSTS
REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT
For appointment to this grade, a teacher must: –
have served as Senior Master III T-Scale 10 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;
meet any other requirement deemed necessary by the Commission.
ADVERT NO. 03/2024 (C4- C5): HEAD TEACHER (PRIMARY), T-SCALE 10 – 1208 POSTS
REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT
For appointment to this grade, a teacher must: –
have served as Deputy Head Teacher II TSC Scale 9 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. 04/2024 (C3-C4): DEPUTY HEAD TEACHER II (PRIMARY) T-SCALE 9 – 2,911 POSTS
REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT
For appointment to this grade, a teacher must: –
have served as Senior Teacher I T- Scale 8 for a minimum period of three (3) years;
have satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal;
have demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor and provide professional support to other teachers; and
meet any other requirement the Commission may deem necessary.
SECRETARY/CHIEF EXECUTIVE