15,246 TSC Teacher Promotion Vacancies, Requirements, and Application Procedure

On Monday the 21^st of December 2020, the Teachers Service Commission, TSC, advertised a total of 15,246 appointment vacancies for teacher promotion.

The TSC advertised positions include appointments as deputy principals, curriculum support officers, headteachers, senior lecturers, senior Master’s, and deputy headteachers.

TSC has further outlined that the above vacancies are completely in line with the career progression guidelines for teachers.

Application Procedure and Deadline for the TSC Advertised 2021 Teacher Promotion Vacancies

Teachers and candidates, who meet the required qualifications, should apply online through the Teachers Service Commission’s website– www.teachersonline.go.ke .

All applications should be made and be received on or before the 13^th of January, 2021.

The commission will not consider any manual applications. Kindly note that all applications are done online via www.teachersonline.go.ke website.

List of Documents Needed to Apply for the 15,246 TSC Teacher Promotion Vacancies in December 2020

To successfully apply for the above 15,246 TSC promotion vacancies, you are required to upload the following documents during the online applications process through www.teachersonline.go.ke:

• Current grade appointment letter.
• Current responsibility deployment/appointment letter.
• Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
• Certificate of Good Conduct from the Director of Criminal Investigations.
• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) Clearance Application.
• HELB Loan Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
• CRB Clearance Certificate from a Credit Reference Bureau.

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Specific Details on the Advertised 15,246 TSC Teacher Promotion Vacancies

1. Advert No. 5/2020: Deputy Principal 1 Appointment – (GRADE D3/TSC SCALE 13) – 1,341 VACANCIES

Deputy Principal 1 Appointment Details and TSC Requirements

For an appointment to this grade, a teacher must: –

1. currently serving under Career Progression Guidelines;
2. must have served in the grade of Deputy Principal II or Senior Master I (Grade D2/TSC Scale 12) for at least three (3) years;
3. be a holder of Bachelor of Education or Bachelor of Science or Arts Degree plus a Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE);
4. have a satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal and performance contracting process; and
5. fulfill the Leadership and Integrity requirements as stipulated in Chapter Six (6) of the 2010 Kenyan Constitution.

NB: A Master’s Degree in a relevant area will be an added advantage.

Documents Required for Deputy Principal 1 Appointment TSC Application

Applicants for appointment to Deputy Principal 1 position shall be required to upload the following documents during applications:

• Current grade appointment letter.
• Current responsibility deployment/appointment letter.
• Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
• Certificate of Good Conduct from the Director of Criminal Investigations.
• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) Clearance Application.
• HELB Loan Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
• CRB Clearance Certificate from a Credit Reference Bureau.

2. Advert No. 6/2020: Deputy Principal II Appointment – (GRADE D2/TSC SCALE 12) – 1,096 VACANCIES

Deputy Principal II Appointment Details and TSC Requirements

For an appointment to this grade, a teacher must: –

1. Currently serving under Career Progression Guidelines;
2. must have served in the grade of Deputy Principal III or Senior Master II (Grade D1/TSC Scale 11) for at least three (3) years;
3. be a holder of Bachelor of Education or Bachelor of Science or Arts Degree plus a Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE);
4. have a satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal and performance contracting process; and
5. fulfill the Leadership and Integrity requirements as stipulated in Chapter Six (6) of the 2010 Kenyan Constitution.

NB: Master’s Degree in a relevant area will be an added advantage.

Documents Required for Deputy Principal II Appointment TSC Application

Applicants for appointment to Deputy Principal II  position shall be required to upload the following documents during applications:

• Current grade appointment letter.
• Current responsibility deployment/appointment letter.
• Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
• Certificate of Good Conduct from the Director of Criminal Investigations.
• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) Clearance Application.
• HELB Loan Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
• CRB Clearance Certificate from a Credit Reference Bureau.

3. Advert No. 7/2020: Senior Lecturer I Appointment – (GRADE D2/TSC SCALE 12) – 39 VACANCIES

Senior Lecturer I Appointment Details and TSC Requirements

For an appointment to this grade, a teacher must: –

1. currently serving under Career Progression Guidelines;
2. must have served in the grade of Senior Lecturer II (Grade D1/TSC Scale 11) for at least three (3) years;
3. be a holder of Bachelor of Education or Bachelor of Science or Arts Degree plus a Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE);
4. have a satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal and performance contracting process; and
5. fulfill the Leadership and Integrity requirements as stipulated in Chapter Six (6) of the 2010 Kenyan Constitution.

NB: Master’s Degree in a relevant area will be an added advantage

 Documents Required for Senior Lecturer I Appointment TSC Application

Applicants for appointment to Senior Lecturer I position shall be required to upload the following documents during applications:

• Current grade appointment letter.
• Current responsibility deployment/appointment letter.
• Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
• Certificate of Good Conduct from the Director of Criminal Investigations.
• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) Clearance Application.
• HELB Loan Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
• CRB Clearance Certificate from a Credit Reference Bureau.

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4. Advert No. 8/2020: Deputy Principal III Appointment – (GRADE D1/TSC SCALE 11) – 1,590 VACANCIES

Deputy Principal III Appointment Details and TSC Requirements

For an appointment to this grade, a teacher must: –

1. currently serving under Career Progression Guidelines;
2. must have served in the grade of Senior Master III (Grade C5/TSC Scale 10) for at least three (3) years;
3. be a holder of Bachelor of Education or Bachelor of Science or Arts Degree plus a Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE);
4. have a satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal and performance contracting process; and
5. fulfill the Leadership and Integrity requirements as stipulated in Chapter Six (6) of the 2010 Kenyan Constitution.

NB: Master’s Degree in a relevant area will be an added advantage

 Documents Required for Deputy Principal III Appointment TSC Application

Applicants for appointment to Deputy Principal III position shall be required to upload the following documents during applications:

• Current grade appointment letter.
• Current responsibility deployment/appointment letter.
• Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
• Certificate of Good Conduct from the Director of Criminal Investigations.
• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) Clearance Application.
• HELB Loan Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
• CRB Clearance Certificate from a Credit Reference Bureau.

5. Advert No. 9/2020: Curriculum Support Officer II Appointment – (GRADE C5/TSC SCALE 10) – 209 VACANCIES

Curriculum Support Officer II Appointment Details and TSC Requirements

For an appointment to this grade, a teacher must: –

1. currently serving under Career Progression Guidelines;
2. have six (6) years’ experience in the teaching service;
3. have served satisfactorily in Grade C4/TSC Scale 9 for at least three (3) years;
4. be a holder of Bachelor of Education or Bachelor of Science or Arts Degree plus a Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE);
5. have a satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal and performance contracting process; and
6. fulfill the Leadership and Integrity requirements as stipulated in Chapter Six (6) of the 2010 Kenyan Constitution.

NB: Master’s Degree in a relevant area will be an added advantage

Documents Required for Curriculum Support Officer II Appointment TSC Application

Applicants for appointment to Curriculum Support Officer II position shall be required to upload the following documents during applications:

• Current grade appointment letter.
• Current responsibility deployment/appointment letter.
• Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
• Certificate of Good Conduct from the Director of Criminal Investigations.
• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) Clearance Application.
• HELB Loan Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
• CRB Clearance Certificate from a Credit Reference Bureau.

6. Advert No. 10/2020: Head Teacher Appointment – (GRADE C5/TSC SCALE 10) – 2,111 VACANCIES

Head Teacher Appointment Details and TSC Requirements

For an appointment to this grade, a teacher must: –

1. currently serving under Career Progression Guidelines;
2. must have served in the grade of Deputy Head Teacher II (Grade C4/T- Scale 9) for at least three (3) years;
3. have served as Deputy Head Teacher for at least three (3) years;
4. possess satisfactory performance appraisal ratings in the TPAD; and
5. fulfill the Leadership and Integrity requirements as stipulated in Chapter Six (6) of the 2010 Kenyan Constitution;

 NB: Bachelors Degree in a relevant area will be an added advantage

Documents Required for Head Teacher Appointment TSC Application

Applicants for appointment to Head Teacher position shall be required to upload the following documents during applications:

• Current grade appointment letter.
• Current responsibility deployment/appointment letter.
• Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
• Certificate of Good Conduct from the Director of Criminal Investigations.
• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) Clearance Application.
• HELB Loan Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
• CRB Clearance Certificate from a Credit Reference Bureau.

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7. Advert No. 11/2020: Senior Master IV Appointment – (GRADE C4/TSC SCALE 9) – 6,680 VACANCIES

Senior Master IV Appointment Details and TSC Requirements

For an appointment to this grade, a teacher must: –

1. currently serving under Career Progression Guidelines;
2. must have served in the grade of Secondary Teacher I (Grade C3/T- Scale 8) for at least three (3) years;
3. be a holder of Bachelor of Education or Bachelor of Science or Arts Degree plus a Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE);
4. possess satisfactory performance appraisal ratings in the TPAD; and
5. fulfill the Leadership and Integrity requirements as stipulated in Chapter Six (6) of the 2010 Kenyan Constitution;

NB: Master’s Degree in a relevant area will be an added advantage

 Documents Required for Senior Master IV Appointment TSC Application

Applicants for appointment to Senior Master IV position shall be required to upload the following documents during applications:

• Current grade appointment letter.
• Current responsibility deployment/appointment letter.
• Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
• Certificate of Good Conduct from the Director of Criminal Investigations.
• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) Clearance Application.
• HELB Loan Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
• CRB Clearance Certificate from a Credit Reference Bureau.

8. Advert No. 12/2020: Deputy Head Teacher II Appointment – (GRADE C4/TSC SCALE 9) – 1,765 VACANCIES

Deputy Head Teacher II Appointment Details and TSC Requirements

For an appointment to this grade, a teacher must: –

1. currently serving under Career Progression Guidelines;
2. must have served in the grade of Senior Teacher I (Grade C3/T- Scale 8) for at least three (3) years;
3. be currently serving as Senior Teacher;
4. possess satisfactory performance appraisal ratings in the TPAD; and
5. fulfill the Leadership and Integrity requirements as stipulated in Chapter Six (6) of the 2010 Kenyan Constitution;

NB: Bachelors Degree in a relevant area will be an added advantage

Documents Required for Deputy Head Teacher II Appointment TSC Application

Applicants for appointment to Deputy Head Teacher II position shall be required to upload the following documents during applications:

• Current grade appointment letter.
• Current responsibility deployment/appointment letter.
• Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
• Certificate of Good Conduct from the Director of Criminal Investigations.
• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) Clearance Application.
• HELB Loan Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
• CRB Clearance Certificate from a Credit Reference Bureau.

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9. Advert No. 13/2020: Senior Lecturer IV Appointment – (GRADE C4/TSC SCALE 9) – 45 VACANCIES

Senior Lecturer IV Appointment Details and TSC Requirements

For an appointment to this grade, a teacher must: –

1. currently serving under Career Progression Guidelines;
2. must have served in the grade of Lecturer I (Grade C3/T- Scale 8) for at least three (3) years;
3. be a holder of Bachelor of Education or Bachelor of Science or Arts Degree plus a Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE);
4. possess satisfactory performance appraisal ratings in the TPAD; and
5. fulfill the Leadership and Integrity requirements as stipulated in Chapter Six (6) of the 2010 Kenyan Constitution;

NB: Master’s Degree in a relevant area will be an added advantage

Documents Required for Senior Lecturer IV Appointment TSC Application

Applicants for appointment to Senior Lecturer IV position shall be required to upload the following documents during applications:

• Current grade appointment letter.
• Current responsibility deployment/appointment letter.
• Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
• Certificate of Good Conduct from the Director of Criminal Investigations.
• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) Clearance Application.
• HELB Loan Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
• CRB Clearance Certificate from a Credit Reference Bureau.

10. Advert No. 14/2020: Senior Master IV Appointment (C4/T-SCALE 9) – 350 VACANCIES

Senior Master IV Appointment Details and TSC Requirements

To qualify for appointment to this grade, a teacher must: –

1. currently serving under Career Progression Guidelines;
2. have been assigned to perform the duties of Deputy Principal before 30^th June 2017 and was converted to T-Scale 8 (C3) with effect from 1^st July 2017;
3. have obtained a satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal process;
4. meet the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution

 Documents Required for Senior Master IV Appointment TSC Application

Applicants for appointment to Senior Master IV position shall be required to upload the following documents during applications:

• Current grade appointment letter.
• Current responsibility deployment/appointment letter.
• Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
• Certificate of Good Conduct from the Director of Criminal Investigations.
• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) Clearance Application.
• HELB Loan Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
• CRB Clearance Certificate from a Credit Reference Bureau.

Final Note to the 2021 TSC Promotion Vacancy Applicants

• • Applicants should give accurate information while making online applications.
  • False information regarding credentials and qualifications will lead to automatic disqualification.
  • The duties and responsibilities of the advertised posts are outlined in the CAREER
  • PROGRESSION GUIDELINES FOR TEACHERS (2018), available on the TSC
  • Website (www.tsc.go.ke).
  • Teachers Service Commission, TSC, is an equal opportunity employer and persons living with disabilities (PWDs) are encouraged to apply.

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