It is double delight for 45,000 teachers after the Teachers Service Commission announced promotion and internship positions beginning in August.
In a notice, the TSC opened promotions for 21,313 senior positions across the country. At the same time, the commission announced 24,000 internship slots in Junior Secondary schools to support implementation of the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) in the institutions.
The internship programme, set to last 12 months, will place interns in schools where they will receive mentorship and hands-on teaching experience. Interns will be eligible for a monthly stipend of Sh20,000.
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Applicants for the internship positions must be Kenyan citizens, hold at least a diploma in education, be registered with the TSC, and have a minimum grade of C+ (plus) in KCSE.
The online application portal will open on Monday, August 26, 2025, and close on Monday, September 8, 2025, for internship applications, while the deadline for permanent positions is Monday, August 25, 2025.
For those seeking promotions, applications must be submitted before August 25. According to an advert published on Tuesday, the Commission is seeking qualified candidates for senior leadership posts such as Chief Principal, Senior Principal, Principal, Deputy Principal, Senior Master, Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher, Senior Teacher, and Curriculum Support Officer.
The new vacancies are also expected to address leadership gaps in newly upgraded schools and improve instructional supervision, especially as the CBC progresses towards full implementation in senior school from January 2026.
TSC Acting chief executive Dr Everleen Mitei said the move is in line with the Commission’s commitment to reward merit and bridge leadership gaps in schools.
“These promotions are not just about career mobility, but about ensuring our schools have competent leaders who can inspire and support quality teaching and learning,” she stated.
The largest number—4,683—has been reserved for those seeking promotion to Senior Teacher II positions in regular schools. Other significant allocations include 3,244 Senior Teacher I posts, 2,189 Secondary Teacher I slots, and 1,872 Headteacher positions.
The TSC Secretary and CEO, in the notice, said the recruitment aims to strengthen staffing in schools and ensure quality learning. “Successful candidates will be posted to schools where vacancies are available. We are committed to equitable distribution of teachers and improving education outcomes in all regions,” the notice reads.
In the past, Kuppet and Knut have reported that a significant number of teachers are experiencing prolonged periods without promotions despite meeting the criteria.
On Monday, Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (Kuppet) Secretary General Akello Misori accused TSC of “paying lip service” to resolving stagnation while other public employers advanced their workers.
He demanded that more than 130,000 tutors who have stayed in the same job group for more than 10 years be promoted. “KUPPET demands that TSC must not be left behind. Once again, the union will send a list of all teachers who have stagnated for 10 years to the TSC,” he said.
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It is double delight for 45,000 teachers after the Teachers Service Commission announced promotion and internship positions beginning in August.
In a notice, the TSC opened promotions for 21,313 senior positions across the country. At the same time, the commission announced 24,000 internship slots in Junior Secondary schools to support implementation of the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) in the institutions.
The internship programme, set to last 12 months, will place interns in schools where they will receive mentorship and hands-on teaching experience. Interns will be eligible for a monthly stipend of Sh20,000.
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Applicants for the internship positions must be Kenyan citizens, hold at least a diploma in education, be registered with the TSC, and have a minimum grade of C+ (plus) in KCSE.
The online application portal will open on Monday, August 26, 2025, and close on Monday, September 8, 2025, for internship applications, while the deadline for permanent positions is Monday, August 25, 2025.
For those seeking promotions, applications must be submitted before August 25. According to an advert published on Tuesday, the Commission is seeking qualified candidates for senior leadership posts such as Chief Principal, Senior Principal, Principal, Deputy Principal, Senior Master, Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher, Senior Teacher, and Curriculum Support Officer.
The new vacancies are also expected to
address leadership gaps
in newly upgraded schools and improve instructional supervision, especially as the CBC progresses towards full implementation in senior school from January 2026.
TSC Acting chief executive Dr Everleen Mitei said the move is in line with the Commission’s commitment to reward merit and bridge leadership gaps in schools.
“These promotions are not just about career mobility, but about ensuring our schools have competent leaders who can inspire and support quality teaching and learning,” she stated.
The largest number—4,683—has been reserved for those seeking promotion to Senior Teacher II positions in regular schools. Other significant allocations include 3,244 Senior Teacher I posts, 2,189 Secondary Teacher I slots, and 1,872 Headteacher positions.
The TSC Secretary and CEO, in the notice, said the recruitment aims to strengthen staffing in schools and ensure quality learning. “Successful candidates will be posted to schools where vacancies are available. We are committed to equitable distribution of teachers and improving education outcomes in all regions,” the notice reads.
In the past, Kuppet and Knut
have reported
that a significant number of teachers are experiencing prolonged periods without promotions despite meeting the criteria.
On Monday, Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (Kuppet) Secretary General Akello Misori accused TSC of “paying lip service” to resolving stagnation while other public employers advanced their workers.
He demanded that more than 130,000 tutors who have stayed in the same job group for more than 10 years be promoted. “KUPPET demands that TSC must not be left behind. Once again, the union will send a list of all teachers who have stagnated for 10 years to the TSC,” he said.
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By Lewis Nyaundi and Mike Kihaki