In the new recruitment guidelines released by TSC, qualified teachers who have evidence of internship will stand high chances of securing TSC jobs.
However, the commission has reduced marks for suitable applicants who will provide evidence for internship. Previously, applicants who produced evidence for internship secured 30 marks. Surprisingly, the commission has now reduced those marks to 15.
It is important to note that teachers who are serving in internship programme will have headstart over others. This will automatically give them an upper hand.
*Here is how internship marks will be awarded:*
Evidence of internship service
Served for three (3) years – 15 marks
Served for two (2) years – 10 marks
Served for (1) year -5 marks
MAXIMUM SCORE – 15 marks
Another factor that will increase chances of one to get employed is the quality of certificate. However, tutors teaching subjects combinations like Physics/Chemistry, Biology/Agriculture and Chemistry/Biology are easily absorbed by TSC since they are few
Applicants must present original and legible photocopies of the following documents:-
National identification cards;
National Council of Persons with Disability (NCPWD) Card (where applicable);
KCPE Certificates;
KCSE Certificates (include first attempt certificate if repeated exams);
Diploma/Degree Certificates and official transcripts;
Primary and Secondary Schools leaving certificates
*NB: Provisional transcript shall not be accepted.*
Where names on the submitted documents differ, the applicant will be required to submit a sworn affidavit.
Graduate, Degree BA + PGDE or BSC + PGDE Masters Teachers, Diploma or Dip. Tech. Education trained teachers here is the score sheet;
Here is the score sheet that will be used by TSC during 2022/2023 employment for Secondary school teachers
SCORING AREAS MAXIMUM SCORE
Degree (BED)
First class 40
Second Class Upper 35
Second Class Lower 35
Pass 30
Degree + PGDE or BSC+PGDE Diploma in Education
Distinction 40
Credit 35
Pass 30
Maximum Score 40
First class 40
Second Class Upper 35
Second Class Lower 35
Pass 30
Awarding of marks for Length of stay since qualifying as a teacher (since graduation)
It is also important to note that the marks for length of stay after graduation has been reduced by a big margin.
*YEAR SCORE*
2015 and Before 40
2016 35
2017 30
2018 25
2019 20
2020 15
2021 10
2022 5
Maximum Score 40
Advantage of Communication ability and Co-curricular certificate of participation
One who has a co-curricular certificate of participation will also stand higher chances of scoring more marks. This part is very crucial when it comes to breaking of ties.
*AREA SCORE*
Communication Ability 2
Participation in Co-curricular activities 1
Students’ academic performance(Exam Record for last three years) 1
Special Talent(s) 1
MAXIMUM SCORE 5
So as to be on a safe side, its important to provide evidence by producing a document to score above marks. NB:No candidate should score zero in this section
It is important to note that good command in communication and convincing confidence level will put you in a good position to secure a job with TSC.
Finally, Ensure that your content mastery in your teaching subjects is commendable.
