TSC Recruitment of 20,000 JSS and Primary School Interns in October; Application Requirements and Monthly Salary
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) of Kenya has announced plans to recruit 18,000 Junior Secondary School (JSS) interns and an additional 2,000 interns for primary schools. This recruitment drive is part of efforts to address the shortage of teachers in the country, especially after the introduction of the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC).
Recruitment Breakdown
– The 18,000 JSS interns will be deployed to Junior Secondary Schools, which have been experiencing a significant teacher shortage since the rollout of CBC.
– The 2,000 primary school interns are aimed at boosting the capacity in primary schools.
– The internship program is designed to give young teachers practical experience while addressing staffing challenges in schools.
Interns under this program are typically hired on a contract basis and receive a monthly stipend. This initiative by TSC is expected to ease the burden on schools, improve the teacher-student ratio, and enhance the quality of education in both primary and secondary levels.
For more specific details about application procedures and eligibility, the official TSC website and government gazettes will provide further guidance
Monthly Stipend
– JSS intern teachers will earn a monthly stipend of Ksh 20,000.
– Primary intern teachers will receive Ksh 15,000 monthly.
Internship Program Details.
– The Teacher Internship Programme is designed to give unemployed registered teachers practical teaching experience through mentorship and coaching.
– At the end of the internship, teachers will be awarded an internship certificate, which adds marks during future recruitment interviews.
– TSC will eventually convert 46,000 intern teachers to permanent and pensionable terms by January 2025.
 Application Requirements
– Applications will be done online through the TSC portal.
– Required documents include TSC registration, ID or passport, NHIF card, KRA PIN, and passport-size photos.
This recruitment drive is crucial for ensuring a smooth transition under the CBC, particularly from Grade 9 to Grade 10 in 2026.
Infrastructure Development
– The government is constructing 18,000 classrooms to accommodate Grade 9 learners, with the help of development partners and Constituency Development Fund (CDF).
