TSC requirements for secondary school teachers in Kenya 2024/2025

The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) plays a significant role in the regulation and employment of secondary school teachers in Kenya. The commission ensures that students get quality education by ensuring that these educators meet certain key requirements. TSC requirements for secondary school teachers ensure only qualified people teach at the secondary school level in the country.

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Teachers are an important part of the education system. They are crucial in implementing education syllabi and curricula and improving the quality of education. Discover all TSC requirements for secondary school teachers today.

TSC requirements for secondary school teachers in Kenya

TSC has implemented new recruitment requirements for secondary school teachers in the country. To realign teachers with the Competence Based Curriculum (CBC), the minimum qualifications for entry into teaching have been adjusted. Under the new regulations, all interested candidates must prove their eligibility for registration.

General requirements for TSC application for posting

TSC is mandated to recruit and employ registered teachers and assign them for service in any public school or institution. Teacher recruitment is done in accordance with the recruitment guidelines issued by the Teachers' Service Commission from time to time. Below are the general TSC recruitment requirements.

• Applicants must be Kenyan citizens
• Applicants must be 45 years of age and below
• Applicants must have original professional and academic certificates
• Applicants must be registered as teachers as stipulated in Section 23 of the Teachers Service Commission Act 2012. Those who have registered but are yet to receive their Certificates of Registration must attach copies of online printouts of their TSC numbers and original bank paying slips for teacher registration.

Additional TSC qualifications for secondary school teachers

In addition to the general requirements listed above, applicants applying for posts in secondary schools must be holders of a minimum of Diploma in Education Certificate. Here's a look at the educational qualifications required for secondary-level teachers.

Graduate teachers

Graduate applicants must meet the following educational qualifications.

• They must have a minimum mean-grade of C+ (plus) at KCSE and C+ (plus) in each of the two teaching subjects, C (plain) in English, and D+ (plus) in Mathematics.. Alternatively, they must have a minimum of two principles and one subsidiary pass at A-Level.
• They must hold a Bachelor of Education Degree with two teaching subjects. Alternatively, they must hold of a Bachelor of Science or Arts Degree plus a Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) with two teaching subjects. If they are Bachelor of Science with Education or Bachelor of Arts with Education holders, they must have two teaching subjects.

Diploma teachers

Applicants who hold diploma certificates must meet the requirements listed below.

• They must have a mean grade of C+ (plus) at KCSE or its equivalent and with at least C+ (plus) in the two teaching subjects or a minimum of one principle and two subsidiaries at A-level.
• They must hold a Diploma in Education from a recognised teacher training institution or accredited institution of higher learning.

NB: Candidates with a Diploma in Special Needs Education must have scored C (plain) in KCSE. Candidates with a disability will require an entry grade of C- (minus).

How to become a secondary teacher in Kenya

To become a secondary teacher in Kenya, you must meet the education qualifications listed above. This means that you must go to a teacher training college or university to obtain a diploma or degree, but only if you meet the stated KCSE grade.

After completing your studies, you must register with the TSC. The registration process is done online and attracts a fee of KES 1,050.

A teacher who meets the requirements for registration will be issued with the certificate of Registration bearing a TSC number within 30 days.

TSC contacts

TSC news is normally posted on the official website. If you need more information about the recruitment and posting process, use the TSC contacts below.

• Physical address: TSC House, Kilimanjaro Av, Private Bag 00100, Nairobi
• Telephone number: (020) 289-2000
• Email address: info@tsc.go.ke
• Facebook: @TSC KENYA

What are the minimum qualifications for TSC teachers?

The minimum qualifications for TSC teachers depend on the level of teaching. The requirements for ECDE and primary school teachers are generally lower than those for secondary school teachers. Check out the TSC qualifications for secondary school teachers above.

How much is TSC new teacher registration?

All new registrations attract a non-refundable fee of KES 1050. This amount is paid during the process through E-Citizen government payment methods.

How much does TSC pay secondary school teachers?

The TSC starting salary for secondary school teachers is KES 28,491 - KES 35,614 for diploma holders and KES 36,621 - KES 45,776 for graduate teachers. The amount increases with experience as teachers' salaries grading system change over the years.

What is a TSC score sheet for secondary teachers?

A score sheet is a guide used by the TSC during interviews to assign marks to interviewees. The scoring criteria must be used during teacher recruitment interviews.

All prospective secondary school teachers in Kenya must familiarise themselves with the TSC requirements for secondary school teachers. They must meet all the requirements to be eligible for posting in public secondary schools in the country.

Tuko.co.ke recently published the TSC requirements for technical teachers in Kenya. Technical teachers are an important part of the entire education system.

After meeting the basic minimum academic requirements for TSC registration for a technical teacher in Kenya, you can apply for registration by the Teachers Service Commission. Whenever vacancies are available, the TSC advertises them through its official website.

Source: TUKO.co.ke

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