TSC announces 20,000 internship positions; How to apply
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TSC announces nationwide 20,000 internship positions for both Junior Secondary and Primary Schools
TSC announces nationwide 20,000 internship positions for both Junior Secondary and Primary Schools.
On Wednesday, July 5, the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) announced 20,000 openings for intern teachers in junior secondary schools (18,000 vacancies) and primary schools (2,000 positions).
The interns will be split up across 47 counties, with 758 intern teachers being assigned to Kitui County, according to the commission’s job posting.
Primary school interns would be entitled to a monthly stipend of Ksh15,000, while junior secondary school students will receive Ksh20,000.
The internship will last for 12 months for the 2023–2024 fiscal year.
It targets unemployed registered teachers to be assigned to learning institutions where their teaching experience will be enhanced through mentorship, coaching, and exposure to practical teaching experience.
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How to Apply
All interested candidates were required to make online applications through the official website tsc.go.ke under the Careers tab or visit teachersonline.tsc.go.ke.
The commission warned all applicants that no manual submission would be considered.
Some of the stipulated requirements for JSS interns include;
- One must be a Kenyan citizen.
- One must be a holder of at least a Diploma in Education with a minimum mean Grade of C+ (plus) and C+ (plus) in two teaching subjects in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KSCE) or its equivalent.
- One must be a registered teacher with the Teachers Service Commission.
On the other hand, requirements for primary school teacher interns include;
- One must be a Kenyan citizen.
- One must be a PI certificate holder.
- One must be registered with TSC.
TSC added that teachers with Upgrade Diploma in Primary Teacher Education (CBC) will have an added advantage.
All successful candidates will be required to have Personal Accident Insurance to cover personal risks during the internship period.
Some of the required documents include copies of the Teacher Registration Certificate from the TSC online portal, the National Identity Card or passport, the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) card, the Kenya Revenue Authority Personal Identification Number (KRA PIN), and two coloured passport-size photos.
Also, where applicable the candidates should attach a copy of the National Council for Persons with Disability (NCPWD).
TSC emphasised that the recruitment process was free and fair, warning the applicants against falling into the traps of fraudulent individuals.
“Any fraudulent activity should be reported to the nearest TSC office or Teachers Service Commission headquarters or the nearest police station,” TSC added.
All submissions should be made before July 18, 2023.
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