Teacher Registration and Recruitment Requirements PDF
Teacher Registration and Recruitment Requirements PDF
Teacher Registration and Recruitment Requirements PDF
REGISTRATION OF TEACHERS
1.0. INTRODUCTION
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) is mandated by the Constitution of Kenya
(2010), Article 237 to among others;
i. Register qualified persons as teachers and
ii. Review the standards of education and training of persons entering the teaching
service.
The TSC Act (2012) Section 23 (2) prohibits any person from engaging in teaching
service unless one is registered as a teacher. The TSC Code of Regulations for
Teachers (2015) Part III further provides Conditions and Procedure for Registration
of Teachers.
The Commission has provided an online platform for application and registration of
teachers. Once an applicant is sure that he/she has all the required documents, they
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can visit the TSC website - www.teachersonline.go.ke and begin the application
process.
Upon the receipt of the application, the Commission vets the documents and the
applicant is given response / decision within 30 (thirty days). If the application is
successful, the applicant is issued with a Registration Certificate which bears the
Commission’s Chief Executive Officer’s signature. The Certificate is then
immediately posted to the teacher through the postal address indicated in the
application. Also applicants can access their registration status and/or TSC Number
online on TSC website.
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c Diploma in i. Minimum grade C Plus in KCSE and above and C+
Education (plus) in the two subjects specialization
ii. Minimum grade C Plain in KCSE and above.
iii. At least C plain in English
iv. C (plain) in Mathematics for Science based courses
v. D+( plus) in Mathematics in non-science based
courses
d Diploma in i. Minimum grade C Plain in KCSE and above.
Education for ii. At least C minus in English
Visually and iii. C (minus) in Mathematics for Science based courses
hearing iv. D( plain) in Mathematics in non-science based courses
impaired
e Bachelor of i. Minimum mean grade C+ (plus) and above or its
Education equivalent.
ii. C+ (plus) in two subjects of specialization
f Bachelor of i. Minimum grade C Plus in KCSE and above and C+
Arts/Bachelor (plus) in the two subjects specialization.
of Science ii. Post graduate diploma in Education (PGDE).
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iii. has been convicted of a sexual offence or an offence committed against a
learner,
iv. has been convicted of a criminal offence which in the opinion of the
Commission, renders the person unfit to be teacher,
v. is engaged in any activities which in the opinion of the Commission, are
prejudicial to peace, good order or good government in Kenya,
vi. Suffers from such physical or mental infirmity which in the opinion of a
registered medical practitioner renders the person incapable of performing the
duties of a teacher.
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iv. has been convicted of a criminal offence which in the opinion of the
Commission renders the person unfit to be a teacher,
v. the Commission has directed removal from the register as a result of
disciplinary proceedings instituted or
vi. Suffers from physical or mental illness or infirmity which renders the person
incapable of performing the duties as a teacher.
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iii. Misplaced.
NB: The Commission has provided an online platform for application of Duplicate
Registration Certificate.
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12.0. CUSTODY OF REGISTER OF TEACHERS
TSC Act (2012) and TSC Code of Regulations for Teachers (2015) mandates the
Commission to keep the Register of Teachers. The Commission has registered more
than 670,000 teachers since 1967.
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TSC RECRUITMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR TEACHERS IN KENYA 2018
1.0. INTRODUCTION
Pursuant Article 237 (2) b and c, of the Constitution of Kenya the Teachers Service
Commission is mandated to recruit and employ registered teachers; and assign such
teachers for service in any public school or institution.
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NB: Candidates without academic and professional certificates must show evidence
of having applied for confirmation from KNEC and it is the onus of the concerned
teacher to follow-up with KNEC within 14 days.
2.0. QUALIFICATIONS
2.1. Graduate Teachers
Applicants must have:
i. a minimum mean-grade of C+ (plus) at KCSE and C+ (plus) in each of the two
teaching subjects or,
a minimum of two (2) principles and one (1) subsidiary pass at ‘A’ Level.
ii. In addition, they must have:
a. A Bachelor of Education Degree with two (2) teaching subjects.
b. A Bachelor of Science or Arts Degree plus a Post Graduate Diploma in
Education (PGDE) with two teaching subjects.
c. Bachelor of Science with Education and Bachelor of Arts with Education
with two teaching subjects.
NB: Bachelor of Education holders with C Plain mean grade and C Plain in the two
teaching subjects at KCSE and have undertaken a diploma or A-Level also qualify
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Applicants applying for posts in Secondary Schools must be holders
of a minimum of Diploma in Education Certificate.
Interested candidates should apply to the Secretary, Board of
Management of the school where a vacancy has been advertised and
submit a copy of the application to the TSC County Director.
Please note that The Teachers Service Commission only deals with
TSC County Directors and Boards of Management in this exercise.
Direct application to the Commission will NOT be considered.
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