TSC Kenya Teacher Replacement Vacancies for 9159 Positions

The Teachers Service Commission has announced a major nationwide recruitment drive to address staffing gaps in public schools. A total of 9,159 positions are open for primary, junior and secondary schools after teachers left through natural attrition. The new teachers will join service on permanent and pensionable terms. This recruitment supports learning needs across the country and strengthens schools that face acute shortages.

The opportunities include 7,065 positions in primary schools, 12 in junior schools and 2,082 in secondary schools. The Commission requires applicants to be Kenyan citizens, registered with the Teachers Service Commission and holding the minimum teaching qualifications for their level. The recruitment process will follow the official Teachers Service Commission Recruitment Guidelines for the 2025/2026 financial year.

Applicants must submit their applications online through the official portal before the stated deadline. The Commission will verify academic and professional documents during the selection process. Successful applicants may be posted in any part of the country to support equitable staffing.

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Eligibility

To qualify for recruitment, a candidate should meet the following minimum requirements:

i) Be a Kenyan citizen;
ii) Must be a holder of minimum of a P1 certificate in the case of Primary Schools and a minimum of a Diploma in Education in the case of Junior Schools and Secondary schools;
iii) Must be a registered teacher with Teachers Service Commission.

Mode of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications online through the Teachers Service Commission’s website, www.tsc.go.ke under “Careers” or teachersonline.tsc.go.ke not later than 8th December, 2025 midnight.

Details on available vacancies per County/or Schools is in the Teachers Service Commission’s website: www.tsc.go.ke

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General Information

Please note that:

i) The Teachers Service Commission Recruitment Guidelines 2025/2026 Financial Year shall apply.
ii) Merit lists generated during this recruitment for both Primary and Secondary schools will be used in subsequent recruitment processes within the financial year.
iii) Shortlisted candidates will be required to present original academic and professional certificates.
iv) Successful candidates must not fill more than one Application for Employment Form. Filling of two or more Application for Employment Forms will lead to disqualification.
v) Manual applications will not be considered.
vi) Preference will be given to applicants who have not previously been employed by the Teachers Service Commission.
vii) Successful candidates will be posted to serve in any part of the Country and not necessarily in the County or School where they were interviewed.

The Teachers Service Commission is an equal opportunity employer as per the constitutional provisions and law and persons with disabilities (PWDs) are encouraged to apply.

CAUTION:

The recruitment exercise is free of charge. The Teachers Service Commission forewarns applicants against fraudsters who might extort money from unsuspecting persons purporting to assist in recruitment.

REPORTING OF FRAUD

Any fraudulent activity should be reported to the nearest TSC office or Teachers Service Commission headquarters through the following telephone lines: Director Staffing (0202892193) and Deputy Director – Staffing (0202892131) or write to the Commission through the email address [email protected].

In addition, any such fraudulent activity should be reported to the nearest police station. Details on available vacancies per County/School is in the Teachers Service Commission’s website: www.tsc.go.ke.

Disclaimer

Information in this post is based on the official announcement. Applicants should confirm all details on the authorised website before applying.

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