Why Some Degree-Holding Teachers Are Banned from Secondary School Roles by TSC: Of all the professions in Kenya, teaching is the most popular. The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) of Kenya has over 300,000 educators on its payroll.
The TSC, an independent body under the Kenyan Constitution, oversees human resources in the education sector.
Teachers in Kenya fall into three categories: Early Childhood Development and Education (ECDE), and Primary Education teachers. Those with diplomas and degrees in education teach in secondary schools.
Each category has distinct responsibilities and qualifications. This article focuses on secondary school teachers and their required qualifications.
Qualifications needed to teach in secondary schools
As the teaching curriculum evolves, so do the qualifications. In 2024, the TSC updated the qualifications needed to teach in secondary schools.
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TSC does not deploy or recruit degree holders with a KCSE mean grade of C- (minus). However, diploma holders with KCSE C (plain) and a degree can teach in secondary schools.
Here are the requirements for various education diplomas and degrees. The list includes programs for teaching visually and hearing-impaired students.
Diploma in Education
- Minimum grade of C+ in KCSE
- C+ in two subjects of specialization
- At least C plain in English
- C plain in Mathematics for science-based courses
- D+ in Mathematics for non-science courses
Diploma in Education for Visually and Hearing Impaired
- Minimum grade of C plain in KCSE
- At least C minus in English
- C minus in Mathematics for science-based courses
- D plain in mathematics for non-science courses
Bachelor of Education
- Minimum mean grade of C+ in KCSE or equivalent
- C+ in two subjects of specialization
Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science (for those interested)
- Minimum grade of C+ in KCSE
- C+ in two subjects of specialization
Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE)
- For those transitioning into teaching roles. Some degree holders might not meet the KCSE mean grade requirement. TSC insists on a C+ grade, though some have lower grades.
Approved Teaching Combinations by TSC for Secondary Schools
- Sciences
- Chemistry and Biology
- Chemistry and Physics
- Agriculture and Geography
- Biology and Geography
- Home Science and Biology
- Physics and Computer
- Agriculture and Biology
- Agriculture and Chemistry
- Languages
- English and Literature
- Kiswahili and CRE
- Kiswahili and History
- Kiswahili and Geography
- German and Geography
- German and CRE
- Kiswahili and IRE
- Kiswahili and Home Science
- Kiswahili and P.E.
- French and Geography
- French and Business Studies
- French and CRE
- French and History
- Arabic and IRE
- German and History
- Mathematics
- Mathematics and Business Studies
- Mathematics and Geography
- Mathematics and Computer
- Mathematics and Chemistry
- Mathematics and Biology
- Mathematics and Physics
- Humanities
- Geography and CRE
- History and CRE
- Geography and History
- Geography and IRE
- History and IRE
- History and P.E.
- Geography and P.E.
- Geography and Business Studies
- Home Science and History
- Home Science and CRE
- Special Needs and P.E.
- Music and P.E.
- Technicals
- Metal Work and Mathematics
- Metal Work and Physics
- Woodwork and Mathematics
- Woodwork and Physics
- Electricity and Mathematics
- Electricity and Physics
- Fine Arts and History
- Fine Art and Geography
- Art & Design and History
- Art & Design and Geography
- Kiswahili and Home Science
- Kiswahili and P.E.
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