TSC Registration of Teachers, Requirements, and Deregistration Process

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1.0. INTRODUCTION

The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) is mandated by the Constitution of Kenya (2010), Article 237 to among others;

Register qualified persons as teachers and
Review the standards of education and training of persons entering the teaching service.

The TSC Act (2012) Section 23 (2) prohibits any person from engaging in teaching service unless one is registered as a teacher. The TSC Code of Regulations for Teachers (2015) Part III further provides Conditions and Procedure for Registration of Teachers.

1.1. Teacher Registration Process

The Commission has provided an online platform for application and registration of teachers. Once an applicant is sure that he/she has all the required documents, they can visit the TSC website – www.teachersonline.go.ke
and begin the application process.

2.0. REQUIREMENTS FOR REGISTRATION AS A TEACHER

1.0. Kenyan Citizens.

1.1.	Certificate of Good Conduct
1.2.	relevant academic and professional certificates from recognized
institutions
1.3.	a copy of Identity Card or Passport
1.4.	passport photo
1.5.	KRA Pin Certificate
1.6.	dully filled GP 69 Medical Form and
1.7.	Payment of registration fee; Non-refundable fee of Kshs. 1055. Deposit the amount to the TSC registration account or use simple banking pay bill business number 625625.
2.0 Non- Kenyans
2.1.	academic and Professional Certificates and

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registration as a teacher obtained in Kenya or the country of origin

	2.2.		Academic and Professional Certificates. NB: Must have been awarded
		by an accredited foreign institution and equated by the relevant public body
		in Kenya
	2.3.		Certificate of Registration as a teacher or authority to teach in the country
		of origin
	2.4.		a valid Entry / Work Permit issued by the Department of Immigration
	2.5.		a valid Certificate of Good Conduct issued by the relevant law
		enforcement agency in the country of origin
	2.6.		vetting letter from the Ministry of Education (Kenya) and
	2.7.		prescribed fee of Kshs. 1055
NB: All documents must be certified by either a TSC Director or TSC Sub –
County Director.
	2.1.		Current TSC Minimum Academic and Professional Requirements

		Grade			Current Requirement
a		ECDE			Certificate
					i.	Minimum of CPE/KCPE plus ECDE Certificate from
						KNEC.
					ii.	Minimum mean grade D+(plus) at KCSE and ECDE
						Certificate from KNEC.
					iii.	Minimum mean grade D (plain) at KCSE, KNEC
						proficiency certificate, ECDE Certificate from KNEC
						Diploma.
					Diploma
					i.	Mean grade C Plain at KCSE and ECDE Certificate
						from KNEC.
					ii.	Mean grade C+ (plus) and above for University
						Diploma.
					iii.	Degree
						Mean grade C+ and above
b		PTE			i.	Minimum grade C Plain in KCSE and above.
					ii.	PTE Certificate from KNEC.
					iii.	Mean grade of C-(minus) for visually and hearing
						impaired persons
c	Diploma in			i.		Minimum grade C Plus in KCSE and above and C+
	Education					(plus) in the two subjects specialization
				ii.		Minimum grade C Plain in KCSE and above.
				iii.		At least C plain in English
				iv.		C (plain) in Mathematics for Science based courses
				v.		D+( plus) in Mathematics in non-science based
						courses
d	Diploma in			i.		Minimum grade C Plain in KCSE and above.
	Education for			ii.		At least C minus in English
	Visually and			iii.		C (minus) in Mathematics for Science based courses
	hearing			iv.		D( plain) in Mathematics in non-science based courses
	impaired
e	Bachelor of			i.		Minimum mean grade C+ (plus) and above or its
	Education					equivalent.
				ii.		C+ (plus) in two subjects of specialization
f	Bachelor of			i.		Minimum grade C Plus in KCSE and above and C+
	Arts/Bachelor					(plus) in the two subjects specialization.
	of Science			ii.		Post graduate diploma in Education (PGDE).

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3.0. TEMPORARY TEACHER REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE

The TSC Code of Regulations (2015), Regulation 27 mandates the Commissions to issue a Temporary Teacher Registration Certificate to a person who;

is in Kenya on recognized education exchange programmes or other international bilateral arrangements or

not having trained as a teacher but holds a relevant certificate issued to him/her under any law relating to education and training.

4.0. REFUSAL TO REGISTER

Section 27 of TSC Act 2012 mandates the Commission not register a person as a teacher who;

- does not possess the prescribed qualifications,
- is not of good moral character,
has been convicted of a sexual offence or an offence committed against a learner,
has been convicted of a criminal offence which in the opinion of the Commission, renders the person unfit to be teacher,
is engaged in any activities which in the opinion of the Commission, are prejudicial to peace, good order or good government in Kenya,
Suffers from such physical or mental infirmity which in the opinion of a

registered medical practitioner renders the person incapable of performing the duties of a teacher.

5.0. REVOCATION / RECALL OF CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION

The Commission is mandated by the TSC Code of Regulations for Teachers (2015), regulation 30 to after a due process revoke and recall a Certificate of Registration that was obtained through;

fraud
misrepresentation
forgery
a result of mistake or
other unlawful means

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6.0. REMOVAL OF THE NAME FROM THE REGSTER

The Commission is mandated by the TSC Act (2012), Regulation 30 to after due process remove from the register the name of a person who;

has died,
the Commission is satisfied has obtained registration through fraudulent means,
has been convicted of a sexual offence or an offence against a pupil or a student,

- has been convicted of a criminal offence which in the opinion of the Commission renders the person unfit to be a teacher,
- the Commission has directed removal from the register as a result of disciplinary proceedings instituted or

Suffers from physical or mental illness or infirmity which renders the person incapable of performing the duties as a teacher.

7.0. PUBLICATION OF NAMES

The TSC Code of Regulation for Teachers (2015), Regulation 31 mandates the Commission to annually publish in the Kenya Gazette and in the Commission’s Website names and particulars of the persons who have been;

duly registered as teachers
removed from the Register of Teachers

8.0. REINSTATEMENT TO THE REGISTER

Where a person has been removed from the register, the Commission may either on its own motion or on the application of the concerned person observe due process and direct either – ;

the removal from the register be confirmed or
the name of the teacher be restored to the register.

9.0. ISSUANCE OF A DUPLICATE CERTIFICATE

The Commission is mandated by the TSC Code of Regulations (2015), Regulation 32 to on application issue a Duplicate Certificate of Registration to a person whose Certificate of Registration is either;

lost
destroyed or
Misplaced.

NB: The Commission has provided an online platform for application of Duplicate Registration Certificate.

Duplicate Certificate costs a non-refundable fee of Kshs. 2055/, which is deposited to the TSC Registration Account National Bank of Kenya Direct Banking to A/C No. 01001005707400.

10.0. OFFENCES RELATING TO TEACHER REGISTRATION

The TSC Code of Regulations 2015, Regulation 39 spells out that any person who;

falsely or fraudulently holds himself / herself as a registered teacher,
Not being a registered teacher and teaches or assists in teaching in any school,
causes, permits, or employs to teach in any school a person who is not registered,
defaces, amends or erases any entry in the Certificate of Registration,
Applies for employment as a teacher in any name other than the full name as entered in the Register of Teachers,
has been removed from the Register of Teachers but continues to teach or
having been removed from the Register of Teachers and continues to hold and use the Certificate of Registration for teaching or for any other purpose, commits an offence and is liable on conviction a fine not exceeding one hundred thousand shillings or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding twelve months or both.

11.0. CORRECTION OF REGISTER OF TEACHERS

The TSC Act 2012, Regulation 29 mandates the Commission to from time to time make alterations to the Register as are necessary to correct any error in the particulars entered in the Register.

12.0. CUSTODY OF REGISTER OF TEACHERS

TSC Act (2012) and TSC Code of Regulations for Teachers (2015) mandates the Commission to keep the Register of Teachers. The Commission has registered more than 670,000 teachers since 1967.

13.0. TEACHER REGISTRATION INQUIRIES

For any inquiries on Teacher Registration the applicants or the public can Call 020-2892351 or send an e-mail to; info@tsc.go.ke.