Ongoing Recruitment at Teachers Service Commission (TSC)

Ongoing Recruitment at Teachers Service Commission (TSC)

OPEN POSITIONS

Post Primary Teachers (Junior Schools) – 20,000 Posts

Senior Master III – 1,665 Posts

Deputy Head Teacher II (Regular) – 3,075 Posts

Deputy Headteacher II (SNE) – 20 Posts

Senior Lecturer IV (TTC) – 51 Posts

Senior Master IV (Regular & SNE) – 5,956 Posts

Secondary Teacher I – 20 Posts

Senior Teacher I (Regular & SNE) – 4,210 Posts

Senior Teacher II (Regular & SNE) – 13,490 Posts

Chief Principal (Regular) – 54 Posts

Chief Principal (TTC) – 7 Posts

Senior Principal (Regular) – 148 Posts

Senior Principal (TTC) – 7 Posts

Deputy Principal I (Regular) – 770 Posts

Deputy Principal I (TTC) – 7 Posts

Deputy Principal I (SNE) – 6 Posts

Deputy Principal II (Regular) – 891 Posts

Senior Lecturer I (TTC) – 15 Posts

Senior Master I – 2 Posts

Curriculum Support Officer I (Regular) – 34 Posts

Curriculum Support Officer I (SNE) – 7 Posts

Deputy Principal III (Regular) – 1,068 Posts

Deputy Principal III (SNE) – 5 Posts

Senior Headteacher (Regular) – 199 Posts

Senior Headteacher (SNE) – 5 Posts

Senior Lecturer II (TTC) – 34 Posts

Senior Master II (Regular) – 272 Posts

Curriculum Support Officer II (Regular & SNE) – 69 Posts

Deputy Headteacher I (Regular) – 1,865 Posts

Deputy Headteacher I (SNE) – 20 Posts

Senior Lecturer III (TTC) – 20 Posts

• Posted: Jul 28, 2026
• Deadline: Aug 31, 2026
• Vision To be a transformative teaching service for quality education Mission To professionalize the teaching service for quality education and development Core Values Professionalism: All TSC employees shall observe requirements for professional conduct. The employees are expected to apply the skills, knowledge, competencies that meet ...

Post Primary Teachers Posts in Junior Schools - 20,000 Posts

• Job TypeFull Time
• QualificationDiploma , KCSE
• Experience
• LocationNairobi
• Job FieldEducation / Teaching / Training
• To qualify for recruitment, a candidate should meet the following minimum requirements:
• Be a Kenyan citizen;
• 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 KCSE or its equivalent.
• Must be a registered teacher with Teachers Service Commission.
• NB: For equivalent qualifications, applicants are advised to visit the Teachers Service Commission's website: www.tsc.go.ke
• GENERAL INFORMATION
• The Teachers Service Commission's Guidelines for Recruitment of Post Primary Teachers for 2026/2027 Financial Year shall apply.
• Manual applications will not be considered.
• Be unemployed and has no record of exiting teaching service with the Commission due to disciplinary grounds;
• Candidates will be required to present original academic and professional certificates.
• Selection of Candidates will strictly be on merit and based on the number of vacancies per County. Successful candidates must not fill more than one application for employment form.
• Successful teacher interns will be retained in their current sub counties/ stations.
• Successful candidates shall be required to teach various learning areas under Junior School Curriculum. Visit the Commission's website (www.tsc.go.ke) for more information.
• The application portal will be opened Tuesday, 18th August 2026 and closed on Monday, 31st August, 2026 midnight.

Senior Master III - 1,665 Posts

• Job TypeFull Time
• QualificationBA/BSc/HND
• Experience3 years
• LocationNairobi
• Job FieldEducation / Teaching / Training
• REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT
• For appointment to this grade, a teacher must: -
• Have served as Senior Master IV T-Scale 9 (C4) for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Have obtained a satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal process;
• Have demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor and provide professional support to other teachers;
• Meet any other requirement deemed necessary by the Commission.

Deputy Head Teacher II (Regular) - 3,075 Posts

• Job TypeFull Time
• QualificationBA/BSc/HND
• Experience3 years
• LocationNairobi
• Job FieldEducation / Teaching / Training
• REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT
• For appointment to this grade, a teacher must: -
• Have served as Senior teacher I T-Scale 8 (C3) for a minimum period of three (3) years.
• Have obtained a satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal process.
• Have demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor and provide professional support to other teachers; and
• Meet any other requirement deemed necessary by the Commission.

Deputy Headteacher II (SNE) - 20 Posts

• Job TypeFull Time
• QualificationBA/BSc/HND
• Experience3 years
• LocationNairobi
• Job FieldEducation / Teaching / Training
• REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT
• For appointment to this grade, a teacher must: -
• Have served as Senior Teacher I SNE T-Scale 8 (C3) for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Have obtained a satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal process;
• Have demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor and provide professional support to other teachers and
• Meet any other requirement deemed necessary by the Commission.

Senior Lecturer IV (TTC) - 51 Posts

• Job TypeFull Time
• QualificationBA/BSc/HND
• Experience3 years
• LocationNairobi
• Job FieldEducation / Teaching / Training
• REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT
• For appointment to this grade, a teacher must: -
• Have served as a Lecturer I, T-Scale 8 (C3) for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Have obtained a satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal process.
• Have demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor and provide professional support to other teachers and
• Meet any other requirement deemed necessary by the Commission.

Senior Master IV (Regular & SNE) - 5,956 Posts

• Job TypeFull Time
• QualificationBA/BSc/HND
• Experience3 years
• LocationNairobi
• Job FieldEducation / Teaching / Training
• REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT
• For appointment to this grade, a teacher must: -
• Have served as a Secondary teacher I T-Scale 8 (C3) for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Have obtained a satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal process;
• Have demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor and provide professional support to other teachers and;
• Meet any other requirement deemed necessary by the Commission.

Secondary Teacher I - 20 Posts

• Job TypeFull Time
• QualificationDiploma
• Experience3 years
• LocationNairobi
• Job FieldEducation / Teaching / Training
• REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT For appointment to this grade, a teacher must: -
• Have served as Secondary Teachers II T-Scale 7 (C2) (Diploma) for a minimum period for three (3) years.
• Have obtained a satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal process.
• Have demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor and provide professional support to other teachers and.
• Meet any other requirement deemed necessary by the Commission

Senior Teacher I (Regular & SNE) - 4,210 Posts

• Job TypeFull Time
• QualificationBA/BSc/HND
• Experience3 years
• LocationNairobi
• Job FieldEducation / Teaching / Training
• REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT For appointment to this grade, a teacher must: -
• Have served as Senior Teachers II T-Scale 7 (C2) for a minimum period for three (3) years.
• Have obtained a satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal process.
• Have demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor and provide professional support to other teachers and.
• Meet any other requirement deemed necessary by the Commission.

Senior Teacher II (Regular & SNE) - 13,490 Posts

• Job TypeFull Time
• QualificationBA/BSc/HND
• Experience3 years
• LocationNairobi
• Job FieldEducation / Teaching / Training
• REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT
• For appointment to this grade, a teacher must: -
• Have served as Primary teacher I T-Scale 6 (C1) for a minimum period for three (3) years.
• Have obtained a satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal process.
• Have demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor and provide professional support to other teachers and.
• Meet any other requirement deemed necessary by the Commission.

Chief Principal (Regular) - 54 Posts

• Job TypeFull Time
• QualificationBA/BSc/HND
• Experience3 years
• LocationNairobi
• Job FieldEducation / Teaching / Training
• REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT
• For appointment to this grade, a teacher must: -
• Have served as Senior Principal T-Scale 14 (D4) for a minimum period of three (3) years.
• Have satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal
• Have demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor and provide professional support to other teachers.
• Meet any other requirements deemed necessary by the Commission.

Chief Principal (TTC) - 7 Posts

• Job TypeFull Time
• QualificationBA/BSc/HND
• Experience3 years
• LocationNairobi
• Job FieldEducation / Teaching / Training
• REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT
• For appointment to this grade, a teacher must: -
• Have served as Senior Principal T-Scale 14 (D4) for a minimum period of three (3) years in a Teachers Training College.
• Have satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal
• Have demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor and provide professional support to other teachers.
• Meet any other requirements deemed necessary by the Commission.

Senior Principal (Regular) - 148 Posts

• Job TypeFull Time
• QualificationBA/BSc/HND
• Experience3 years
• LocationNairobi
• Job FieldEducation / Teaching / Training
• REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT
• For appointment to this grade, a teacher must: -
• Have served as Principal or Deputy Principal I, T-Scale 13 (D3) for a minimum period of three (3) years.
• Have obtained a satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal process.
• Have demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor and provide professional support to other teachers and
• Meet any other requirement deemed necessary by the Commission.

Senior Principal (TTC) - 7 Posts

• Job TypeFull Time
• QualificationBA/BSc/HND
• Experience3 years
• LocationNairobi
• Job FieldEducation / Teaching / Training
• REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT
• For appointment to this grade, a teacher must: -
• Have served as Principal or Deputy Principal I, T-Scale 13 (D3) for a minimum period of three (3) years.
• Have obtained a satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal process.
• Have demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor and provide professional support to other teachers and.
• Meet any other requirement deemed necessary by the Commission.

Deputy Principal I (Regular) - 770 Posts

• Job TypeFull Time
• QualificationBA/BSc/HND
• Experience
• LocationNairobi
• Job FieldEducation / Teaching / Training
• REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT
• For appointment to this grade, a teacher must: -
• Have served as Deputy Principal II or Senior Master I, T-Scale 12 (D2) for a minimum period of Six months.
• Have obtained a satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal process.
• Have demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor and provide professional support to other teachers and
• Meet any other requirement deemed necessary by the Commission.
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Deputy Principal I (TTC) - 7 Posts

• Job TypeFull Time
• QualificationBA/BSc/HND
• Experience
• LocationNairobi
• Job FieldEducation / Teaching / Training
• REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT
• For appointment to this grade, a teacher must: -
• Have served as Deputy Principal II or Senior Master I, T-Scale 12 (D2) for a minimum period of Six months.
• Have obtained a satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal process.
• Have demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor and provide professional support to other teachers and
• Meet any other requirement deemed necessary by the Commission.

Deputy Principal I (SNE) - 6 Posts

• Job TypeFull Time
• QualificationBA/BSc/HND
• Experience
• LocationNairobi
• Job FieldEducation / Teaching / Training
• REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT
• For appointment to this grade, a teacher must: -
• Have served as Deputy Principal II or Senior Master I, T-Scale 12 (D2) for a minimum period of Six months.
• Have obtained a satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal process.
• Have demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor and provide professional support to other teachers; and
• Meet any other requirement deemed necessary by the Commission.

Deputy Principal II (Regular) - 891 Posts

• Job TypeFull Time
• QualificationBA/BSc/HND
• Experience3 years
• LocationNairobi
• Job FieldEducation / Teaching / Training
• REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT
• For appointment to this grade, a teacher must: -
• Have served as Deputy Principal III or Senior Master II T-Scale 11 (D1) for a minimum period of three (3) years.
• Have obtained a satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal process.
• Have demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor and provide professional support to other teachers and.
• Meet any other requirement deemed necessary by the Commission.
• Note: All teachers currently performing the duties of a Principal are encouraged to apply.

Senior Lecturer I (TTC) - 15 Posts

• Job TypeFull Time
• QualificationBA/BSc/HND
• Experience3 years
• LocationNairobi
• Job FieldEducation / Teaching / Training
• REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT
• For appointment to this grade, a teacher must: -
• Have served as Deputy Principal III or Senior Lecturer II T-Scale 11 (D1) for a minimum period of three (3) years in a Teachers Training College;
• Have obtained a satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal process;
• Have demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor and provide professional support to other teachers; and
• Meet any other requirement deemed necessary by the Commission.

Senior Master I - 2 Posts

• Job TypeFull Time
• QualificationBA/BSc/HND
• Experience3 years
• LocationNairobi
• Job FieldEducation / Teaching / Training
• REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT
• For appointment to this grade, a teacher must: -
• Have served as Deputy Principal III or Senior Master II T-Scale 11 (D1) for a minimum period of three (3) years.
• Have obtained a satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal process.
• Have demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor and provide professional support to other teachers; and
• Meet any other requirement deemed necessary by the Commission.

Curriculum Support Officer I (Regular) - 34 Posts

• Job TypeFull Time
• QualificationBA/BSc/HND
• Experience3 years
• LocationNairobi
• Job FieldEducation / Teaching / Training
• REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT
• For appointment to this grade, a teacher must: -
• Have served as Curriculum Support Officer II T-Scale 11 (D1) for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Have obtained a satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal process;
• Have demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor and provide professional support to other teachers; and
• Meet any other requirement deemed necessary by the Commission.
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Curriculum Support Officer I (SNE) - 7 Posts

• Job TypeFull Time
• QualificationBA/BSc/HND
• Experience3 years
• LocationNairobi
• Job FieldEducation / Teaching / Training
• REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT
• For appointment to this grade, a teacher must: -
• Have served as Curriculum Support Officer II T-Scale 11 (D1) for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Have obtained a satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal process;
• Have demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor and provide professional support to other teachers; and
• Meet any other requirement deemed necessary by the Commission.

Deputy Principal III (Regular) - 1,068 Posts

• Job TypeFull Time
• QualificationBA/BSc/HND
• Experience3 years
• LocationNairobi
• Job FieldEducation / Teaching / Training
• REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT
• For appointment to this grade, a teacher must: -
• Have served as Senior Master III T-Scale 10 (C5) for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Have obtained a satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal process;
• Have demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor and provide professional support to other teachers;
• Meet any other requirement deemed necessary by the Commission.

Deputy Principal III (SNE) - 5 Posts

• Job TypeFull Time
• QualificationBA/BSc/HND
• Experience3 years
• LocationNairobi
• Job FieldEducation / Teaching / Training
• REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT
• For appointment to this grade, a teacher must: -
• Have served as Senior Master III T-Scale 10 (C5) for a minimum period of three (3) years in a Special needs institution;
• Have obtained a satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal process;
• Have demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor and provide professional support to other teachers;
• Meet any other requirement deemed necessary by the Commission.

Senior Headteacher (Regular) - 199 Posts

• Job TypeFull Time
• QualificationBA/BSc/HND
• Experience3 years
• LocationNairobi
• Job FieldEducation / Teaching / Training
• REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT
• For appointment to this grade, a teacher must: -
• Have served as Headteacher or Deputy Headteacher I T-Scale 10 (C5) for a minimum period of three (3) years.
• Have obtained a satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal process.
• Have demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor and provide professional support to other teachers.
• Meet any other requirement deemed necessary by the Commission

Senior Headteacher (SNE) - 5 Posts

• Job TypeFull Time
• QualificationBA/BSc/HND
• Experience3 years
• LocationNairobi
• Job FieldEducation / Teaching / Training
• REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT
• For appointment to this grade, a teacher must: -
• Have served as Headteacher (SNE) or Deputy Headteacher I (SNE) T-Scale 10 (C5) for a minimum period of three (3) years.
• Have obtained a satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal process.
• Have demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor and provide professional support to other teachers.
• Meet any other requirement deemed necessary by the Commission

Senior Lecturer II (TTC) - 34 Posts

• Job TypeFull Time
• QualificationBA/BSc/HND
• Experience3 years
• LocationNairobi
• Job FieldEducation / Teaching / Training
• REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT
• For appointment to this grade, a teacher must: -
• Have served as Senior Lecturer III T-Scale 10 (C5) for a minimum period of three (3) years in a Teachers Training College.
• Have obtained a satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal process;
• Have demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor and provide professional support to other teachers;
• Meet any other requirement deemed necessary by the Commission

Senior Master II (Regular) - 272 Posts

• Job TypeFull Time
• QualificationBA/BSc/HND
• Experience3 years
• LocationNairobi
• Job FieldEducation / Teaching / Training
• REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT
• For appointment to this grade, a teacher must: -
• Have served as Senior Master III T-Scale 10 (C5) for a minimum period of three (3) years.
• Have obtained a satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal process;
• Have demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor and provide professional support to other teachers;
• Meet any other requirement deemed necessary by the Commission

Curriculum Support Officer II (Regular & SNE) - 69 Posts

• Job TypeFull Time
• QualificationBA/BSc/HND
• Experience3 years
• LocationNairobi
• Job FieldEducation / Teaching / Training
• REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT
• For appointment to this grade, a teacher must: -
• Have served as Senior Master IV (C4) or Deputy Head Teacher II (C4), T-Scale 10 for a minimum period of three (3) years.
• Have obtained a satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal process;
• Have demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor and provide professional support to other teachers;
• Meet any other requirement deemed necessary by the Commission

Deputy Headteacher I (Regular) - 1,865 Posts

• Job TypeFull Time
• QualificationBA/BSc/HND
• Experience3 years
• LocationNairobi
• Job FieldEducation / Teaching / Training
• REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT
• For appointment to this grade, a teacher must: -
• Have served as Deputy Head teacher II T-Scale 9 (C4) for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Have obtained a satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal process;
• Have demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor and provide professional support to other teachers;
• Meet any other requirement deemed necessary by the Commission

Deputy Headteacher I (SNE) - 20 Posts

• Job TypeFull Time
• QualificationBA/BSc/HND
• Experience3 years
• LocationNairobi
• Job FieldEducation / Teaching / Training
• REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT
• For appointment to this grade, a teacher must: -
• Have served as Deputy Head teacher II T-Scale 9 (C4) for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Have obtained a satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal process;
• Have demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor and provide professional support to other teachers;
• Meet any other requirement deemed necessary by the Commission

Senior Lecturer III (TTC) - 20 Posts

• Job TypeFull Time
• QualificationBA/BSc/HND
• Experience3 years
• LocationNairobi
• Job FieldEducation / Teaching / Training
• REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT
• For appointment to this grade, a teacher must: -
• Have served as Deputy Head teacher II T-Scale 9 (C4) for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Have obtained a satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal process;
• Have demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor and provide professional support to other teachers;
• Meet any other requirement deemed necessary by the Commission

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