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TSC Opens Nearly 20,000 Vacancies: A Career Opportunity for Kenyan Teachers

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In a significant career opportunity for educators across Kenya, the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has announced 19,943 vacancies for managerial and senior teaching roles. These include positions such as senior teachers, deputy principals, senior lecturers, headteachers, and even chief principals. The recruitment aims to strengthen leadership in schools and enhance the quality of education nationwide.

How to Apply

In an advertisement published in My Gov on Tuesday, December 17, TSC invited qualified and ambitious candidates to submit their applications online. To apply, candidates must prepare their academic and professional credentials and upload them through the TSC portal.

"Interested candidates who meet the required specifications should submit their applications online through the TSC portal so as to be received latest December 30 at midnight," the commission stated in the notice.

The deadline for applications is Monday, December 30, at midnight, giving potential applicants limited time to finalise their submissions.

TSC Job Vacancies Chart

Vacancy Advert Name

Posts

Chief Principal (Regular School)

44

Chief Principal (TTC)

3

Senior Principal (Regular School)

126

Senior Principal (TTC)

3

Principal (Regular School)

652

Deputy Principal I (TTC)

3

Deputy Principal II (Secondary School)

786

Senior Lecturer I (TTC)

13

Deputy Principal III (Regular School)

1,408

Senior Lecturer II (TTC)

32

Senior Master II (SNE)

2

Senior Master III (Regular School)

1,987

Senior Lecturer III (TTC)

61

Senior Master III (Secondary SNE)

6

Senior Master IV

2,221

Senior Lecturer IV (TTC)

70

Secondary Teacher (Diploma Teachers Only)

184

Lecturer I

7

Senior Headteacher (Regular)

254

Senior Headteacher (SNE)

7

Headteacher (Regular School)

2,130

Headteacher (SNE Primary School)

33

Deputy Headteacher II (Regular Primary)

3,653

Deputy Headteacher II (SNE)

33

Senior Teacher I (Regular Primary)

4,703

Senior Teacher I (SNE Primary)

77

Senior Teacher II (Primary School)

1,364

Senior Teacher II (SNE Primary)

81

Total

19,943

Tips for Nailing the Interview

Career coach and CV optimisation expert Hillary Lisimba shared advice for teachers preparing for interviews, emphasising the importance of negotiating for more than just salaries. In an interview with a Kenyan Media Outlet, Lisimba encouraged job seekers to consider broader benefits that could significantly improve their career trajectory.

"Apart from the salary, there are other benefits that jobseekers forget to discuss during the interview. Things like medical cover, bonuses, paid-for courses, and overtime payments," Lisimba explained.

He also urged teachers to inquire about policies regarding study leave.

"If you wanted to take a year off to study, what would be the implications? Would the commission be willing to give you study leave and retain your position upon return?" he added.

This recruitment drive provides a golden opportunity for educators to advance their careers and negotiate for benefits that align with their long-term professional goals. As the December 30 deadline approaches, candidates are encouraged to act swiftly and put their best foot forward.