TSC set to recruit new 20000 Intern Teachers: The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) plans to recruit 20,000 intern teachers in October. This includes 18,000 junior secondary school interns and 2,000 primary school interns.
The government aims at enhancing CBC implementation
This recruitment supports the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC). Dr. Belio Kipsang, the Principal Secretary for Basic Education, said they have hired 56,000 teachers for the CBC. The additional teachers will strengthen these efforts.
The government is building 18,000 classrooms to accommodate Grade 9 learners by January.
The Kenyan Education Ministry has employed a multi-agency approach in infrastructure development
Of the 18,000 classrooms, the government has built 11,000 with help from development agencies. The Constituency Development Fund (CDF) has funded 7,000 classrooms.
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Dr. Kipsang reassured that the government is fully committed to the CBC and is working with partners to ensure proper infrastructure. Plans for the smooth transition to Grade 10 in 2026 are also on track.
Government to absorb 46,000 JSS interns on PnP terms
TSC announced that 46,000 interns will be confirmed to permanent positions by January 2025. Treasury has allocated TSC Ksh 18.7 billion allocated for this.
Interns will receive certificates that give them extra points in recruitment interviews.
Besides that, TSC has also extended the contracts of 18,000 junior secondary school and 2,000 P1 interns for four months. These contracts were set to expire in August 2024.
The Teacher Internship Programme is a one-year initiative aimed at enhancing the skills of unemployed teachers through mentorship and hands-on experience.
Application requirements
Applicants must meet specific criteria. For instance, the primary school interns need a PTE or DPTE certificate. The junior secondary school interns need at least a diploma and a C+ in their KCSE. All must be registered with the TSC.
Besides that, TSC needs the following documents to process the applications
- Teacher Registration Certificate/Print-out as Proof of TSC registration
- National Council for Persons with Disabilities Card (if applicable)
- National Identity Card (ID) or Passport for Identification for all applicants
- Two Passport-Size Colored Photographs for official use
- National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) Card as Proof of health insurance coverage
- Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) PIN
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