Normally TSC uses announces job openings for primary school teachers and post-primary school tutors each year. This provides employment opportunities for qualified teachers who are currently unemployed.
Even if finding a job as a primary school teacher takes time, the good news is that one will eventually find work.
Those candidates seeking for primary positions must have a P1 certificate.
In addition, you must be a Kenyan citizen aged 44 or younger.
The P1 teacher recruitment is similar to secondary teacher recruitment in that length of stay and P1 certifications are important factors. Aside from the length of time since completing a teaching course, an individual’s age bracket has a role in their job.
When it is selection day one should carry the following original documents to sub-county selection panel;
A National Identity card.
A CPE/KCPE certificate (including first attempt certificate if one repeated exam).
The PTE certificate.
The School/college leaving certificates.
*The Sub county level selection panel shall include the following;*
The Sub-County Director – Chairperson
The TSC Sub-County Human Resource Officer – Secretary
All the zonal Curriculum Support Officer – Members
*Below is the score sheet for P1 recruitment and employment 2022/2023*
Take note that those teachers who are currently serving under internship programme will have an advantage of thirty(30) marks.
*P1 Qualifications (SORING AREAS) SCORE*
6-14 points 40
15-26 points 35
27-38 points 30
39-52 points 25
53-64 points 20
MAXIMUM SCORE 40
Evidence of internship service 30
LENGTH OF STAY SINCE GRADUATION FOR THOSE WHO HAVE NEVER BEEN EMPLOYED BY TSC
2015 and before 30
2016 25
2017 20
2018 15
2019 10
2020 and after 5
MAXIMUM SCORE 30
LENGTH OF STAY SINCE GRADUATION FOR THOSE WHO WERE PREVIOUSLY EMPLOYED BY TSC
2020 and after 30
2019-2018 25
2017-2016 20
2015-2014 15
2013-2012 10
2011 and before 5
MAXIMUM SCORE 30
GRAND TOTAL 100
In an event where applicants tie score, the panel is advised to apply the criteria below in the order given:
The Age of the applicant (44-45 years) with previous teaching experience of three years and had not previously been employed by the Commission.
preference is given to applicants with highest grade obtained in Teaching Practice;
Make use of the quality of the academic KCSE certificates;
Also give preference to applicants who graduated earlier;
Also preference is given to applicants who had not been previously employed by the Commission.
Below is the score sheet for P1 recruitment and employment for teachers with Special Needs;
*P1 QUALIFICATIONS (SORING AREAS) SCORE*
6-27 points 40
28-39 points 35
40-53 points 30
54-64 points 25
MAXIMUM SCORE 40
Evidence of internship service 30
LENGTH OF STAY SINCE GRADUATION
2017 and before 40
2018 35
2019 30
2020 and after 25
MAXIMUM SCORE 40
GRAND TOTAL 100
Incase the applicants tie in score, the panel is advised to apply the criteria below in the order given:
The Age of the applicant (44-45 years) with previous teaching experience of three years and had not been previously employed by the Commission;
The preference to be given to applicants with highest grade obtained in Teaching Practice;
Ensure you use quality of the academic certificates KCSE;
Ensure preference is given to applicants who graduated earlier.
Also give preference to applicants who had not been previously employed by the Commission..
