The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has given unemployed teachers till 9th September 2025 to apply for 24,000 intern teaching jobs in junior schools.

The Commission advertised then activated the online recruitment portal on 24th August giving teachers two weeks window to place their application.

The employment which is on a one year internship basis seek to address teacher shortage in Grades 7, 8 and 9.

However TSC scoresheet shows priority will be given to unemployed teachers with Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) subjects, Technical subjects then Languages respectively.

Teachers with one Science subject plus any other subject (Biology/…,Chemistry/…, Physics/ ….,) combinations have been awarded 65 marks.

Mathematics with any none science subject combinations have been awarded 55 marks.

Those with one technical/ or Creative Arts Subject (Home science/…, Computer studies/…., Business studies/…, Music/…, Drawing & design/…, Art & design/…, woodwork/…, Electricity/…, Aviation technology/…, Electronics/…..Building & construction/…, Metalwork/…, Power mechanics/…. PE/…) have been awarded 40 marks.

Language teachers with one language and any other subject (French/…, English/…, Kiswahili/…, German/…, Arabic/…, Mandarin/……) have been awarded 25 marks.

However Art teachers, those with one Art and any subject combinations e.g. History/…, CRE/…, Geography/…, IRE/., HRE/…Life Skills/… have suffered a blow. TSC has awarded only 5 marks.

This has sparked protests with the Art teachers planning demonstrations to protest the discriminatory scoresheet.

The Commission has previously warned that there is dire shortage of science teachers in the country.

During her appearance before the National Assembly education committee, former TSC CEO Dr. Nancy Macharia had stated that despite having over 400,000 unemployed teachers nationwide, the commission is struggling to recruit teachers for science subjects.

She noted that many schools, especially junior secondary school (JSS), are not adequately staffed with science teachers and that applications for these positions are rarely received.

“What stands out is the problem of science teachers. Based on our data, we will be able to determine the percentage of arts versus science teachers. However, it is clear that the majority are in the arts,” Macharia explained.

“I have never shied away from acknowledging the crisis of teacher shortages. We will recruit and redistribute teachers across all counties, but when we advertise for positions, we hardly receive applications for subjects like Physics.”

“We have communicated with the education ministry and have reached out to our schools multiple times regarding the lack of science teachers. Action needs to be taken,” she stated.

This move deals a blow to many unemployed teachers with Art subject combinations who are looking forward to be considered for internship.

In November 2024, TSC during recruitment of 20,000 JSS intern teachers, the Commission favoured science teachers and those with technical subjects like Drawing and Design.

Teachers with science subjects combinations as well as those with technical subjects had a higher success rate in the recruitment exercise compared to those with art combinations.

In fact in some sub counties only science and technical teachers were picked. Those successful were posted to schools in January 2025.

During the upcoming verification exercise in the sub counties the applicants will be required to produce the following document’s:

1. A copy of Teacher Certificate/print-out from TSC online portal as evidence of registration as a teacher:

2. A copy of National Council for persons With Disability (NCPWD) card (where applicable);

3. A copy of the National Identity Card (ID) or passport;

4. Two (2) colour passport size photographs;

5. A copy of Kenya Revenue Authority personal Identification Number (KRA PIN).

After verifying documents for the applicants, TSC will then require the successful ones to sign a one year internship agreement before posting them to various schools to support the Competency Based Education (CBE).

The teachers will then be retooled courtesy of TSC, CEMASTEA and KNEC.

The teachers will be trained on the Competency Based Curriculum (CBC) and Competency Based Assessments (CBA).

The Teacher Internship Programme is a one year programme meant to equip and sustain competencies of persons entering the teaching service.

The programme 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. 

The internship period will be for twelve months though previously some intern teachers served for two years.

Teacher internship is not a remunerative engagement. However, interns attached to Junior Secondary schools will be eligible for a monthly stipend of Kshs. 20 ,000/=.

The stipend will be paid subject to statutory deductions like SHIF, Housing levy, and NSSF where applicable.  

On successful completion of the Internship Programme, teacher interns will be awarded a certificate.

TSC awards 50 marks to teachers who served on internship terms during pnp recruitment thus making conversion to pnp for those who served on internship automatic.

Below is the advert that was released by TSC on Tuesday 12th August to guide recruitment of JSS intern teachers.

TEACHERS SERVICE COMMISSION

VACANCIES FOR TEACHER INTERNS IN JUNIOR SCHOOLS AUGUST, 2025

The Teachers Service Commission invites applications from qualified candidates to fill 24,000 teacher internship posts in Junior Schools to support the implementation of Competency Based Curriculum.

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications online through the Commission’s website, www.tsc.go.ke under “Careers’ or teachersonline.tsc.go.ke not later than Midnight of 9th September, 2025.

JUNIOR SCHOOL TEACHER INTERNS

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

i) Be a Kenyan citizen;

ii) 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.

iii) 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

i) The Teachers Service Commission’s Guidelines for Recruitment of Teacher Interns 2025/2026 Financial Year shall apply.

ii) Manual applications will not be considered

iii) Be unemployed and has no record of exiting teaching service with the Commission due to disciplinary grounds;

iv) Candidates will be requited to present original academic and professional certificates.

v) Must have personal Accident Insurance cover for personal risks during the internship period

vi) Selection of Candidates will strictly be on merit and based on the number of vacancies per County

vii) Successful candidates must not fill more than one offer of internship

viii) Successful candidates will be posted to serve to any junior school in the sub-county where they were interviewed or in any part of the County where the vacancy exist

ix) Successful candidates shall be required to teach various learning areas under Junior School Curriculum

Visit the Commission’s Website www.tsc.go.ke for mote information.

x) During verification applicants shall be required to produce the                •

1. A copy of Teacher Certificate/print-out from TSC online portal as evidence of registration as a teacher:

2. A copy of National Council for persons With Disability (NCPWD) card (where applicable);

3. A copy of the National Identity Card (ID) or passport;

4. Two (2) colour passport size photographs;

5. A copy of Kenya Revenue Authority personal Identification Number (KRA PIN).

xi) The application portal shall be opened on Tuesday, 26th August, 2025 and closed on Monday, 9th September, 2025 midnight.

NOTE

The Teacher Internship Programme is a one (1) year programme meant to equip and sustain competencies of persons entering the teaching service.

The programme 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

DURATION OF INTERNSHIP

The Internship period will be for twerve (12) months

MONTHLY STIPEND FOR TEACHER INTERNS

This is not a remunerative engagement. However, interns attached to Junior schools will be eligible for  monthly stipend of Kshs 20,000.

The stipend will be paid subject to statutory deductions. where applicable.

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 Staffing (0202892131) or write to the Commission through the email address dirstaffing@tsc.go.ke.

Further, any such fraudulent activity should be reported to the nearest police station.

Details on available vacancies per county and sub-county is in the Teachers Service Commission website: www.tsc.go.ke

TEACHERS SERVICE COMMISSION

TEACHERS SERVICE COMMISSION

DISTRIBUTION OF THE 24,000 BY SUB-COUNTY

County	Allocation
BARINGO	499
Baringo Central	68
Baringo  North	70
Baringo West	54
Koibatek	78
Kolowa	30
Marigat	69
Mogotio	78
Mukutani	16
Tiaty Central	20
Tiaty East	16

BOMET	422
Bomet Central	84
Bomet East	87
Chepalungu	62
Konoin	66
Sotik	123
BUNGOMA	1,182
Bumula	85
Bungoma East	81
Bungoma Central	108
Bungoma North	67
Bungoma South	174
Bungoma West	70
Cheptais	49
Kimaeti	186
Kimilili	109
Kopsiro	61
Mt Elgon	74
Tongaren	62
Webuye West	56
BUSIA	652
Bunyala	49
Busia	112
Butula	96
Nambale	65
Samia	81
Teso Central	59
Teso North	136
Teso South	54

ELGEYO MARAKWET	411
Keiyo North	80
Keiyo South	121
Kerio Valley	55
Marakwet East	51
Marakwet West	104
EMBU	352
Embu East	88
Embu North	32
Embu West	41
Mbeere North	74
Mbeere South	71
Mwea	46
GARISSA	139
Balambala	34
Benane	5
Bothai	2
Bura East	3
Dadaab	10
Fafi	6
Garissa Township	32
Hulugho	3
Ijara	12
Lagdera	8
Liboi	8
Sankuri	12
Shantaabaq	4
HOMA BAY	1058
Homa bay Town	107
Mbita	77
Ndhiwa	218
Rachuonyo East	117
Rachuonyo North	156
Rachuonyo South	119
Rangwe	131
Suba South	121
Suba West	12
ISIOLO	87
Cherab	6
Garbatula	17
Isiolo	38
Merti	9
Oldonyiro	10
Sericho	7
KAJIADO	531
Kajiado Central	43
Elang’ata-Wuas	36
Isinya	45
Kajiado North	68
Kajiado West	76
Loitokitok	124
Mashuruu	63
Oloililai	76

KAKAMEGA	1187
Butere	65
Kakamega Central	103
Kakamega East	65
Kakamega North	210
Kakamega South	77
Khwisero	61
Likuyani	114
Lugari	77
Matete	58
Matungu	93
Mumias East	91
Mumias West	90
Navakholo	83

KERICHO	424
Belgut(Kericho West)	63
Bureti	79
Kericho/Ainamoi	69
Kipkelion	67
Londiani	77
Sigowet	31
Soin	38
KIAMBU	664
Gatundu North	56
Gatundu South	59
Githunguri	58
Githurai	33
Juja	79
Kabete	37
Kiambaa	46
Kiambu	38
Kikuyu	51
Lari	58
Limuru	45
Ndeiya	13
Ruiru	32
Thika East	14
Thika West	45
KILIFI	797
Chonyi	62
Ganze	113
Kaloleni	88
Kauma	21
Kilifi North	75
Kilifi South	62
Magarini North	80
Magarini South	63
Malindi	158
Rabai	75

KIRINYAGA	242
Kirinyaga Central	45
Kirinyaga East	53
Kirinyaga West	50
Mwea East	52
Mwea West	42

KISII	682
Etago	54
Gucha	46
Gucha South	45
Kenyenya	90
Kisii Central	75
Kisii South	64
Kitutu Central	69
Marani	62
Masaba South	68
Nyamache	77
Sameta	32
KISUMU	681
Kadibo	38
Kisumu Central	90
Kisumu East	65
Kisumu West	96
Muhoroni	103
Nyakach	131
Nyando	61
Seme	97
KITUI	925
Ikutha	52
Katulani	31
Kisasi	33
Kitui Central	51
Kitui West	66
Kyuso	68
Lower Yatta	55
Matinyani	27
Mwingi West(Migwani)	42
Mumoni	44
Mutitu North	18
Mutito	62
Mutomo	86
Mwingi Central	80
Mwingi East	66
Nuu	39
Nzambani	36
Thagicu	42
Tseikuru	27
KWALE	492
Kinango	80
Lungalunga	110
Matuga	52
Msambweni	72
Samburu	126
Shimba Hills	52

LAIKIPIA	271
Kirima	38
Laikipia Central	64
Laikipia East	49
Laikipia North	20
Laikipia West	45
Nyahururu	55

LAMU	95
Lamu Central	26
Lamu East	15
Lamu West	54
MACHAKOS	807
Athi River	92
Kalama	51
Kangundo	75
Kathiani	70
Machakos	64
Masinga	75
Matungulu	80
Mwala	136
Ndithini	27
Yatta	137
MAKUENI	799
Kambu	50
Kathozweni	79
Kibwezi	104
Kilungu	48
Makindu	64
Makueni	93
Mbooni East	92
Mbooni West	90
Mukaa	73
Nzaui	106
MANDERA	240
Arabia	10
Ashabito	12
Banisa	20
Dandu	8
Khalalio	13
Kiliwehiri	13
Katulo	14
Lafey	14
Mandera Central	56
Mandera East	25
Mandera North	25
Mandera West	30
MARSABIT	166
Chalbi	10
Dukana	7
Laisamis	22
Loiyangalani	14
Marsabit Central	35
Marsabit North	6
Moyale	42
North Horr	9
Sololo	21

MERU	784
Abogeta	36
Akachiu	47
Buuri East	45
Buuri West	38
Igembe Central	55
Igembe North	22
Igoji	33
Imenti East	36
Imenti North	25
Imenti South	24
Kiengu	48
Maua	25
Meru Central	105
Mutuati	65
Tigania Central	66
Tigania East	41
Tigania West	73
MIGORI	698
Awendo	74
Kuria East	41
Kuria West	59
Mabera	64
Ntimaru	27
Nyatike North	55
Nyatike South	34
Nyatike West	32
Rongo	66
Suna East	82
Suna West	76
Uriri	88
MOMBASA	192
Changamwe	27
Jomvu	24
Kisauni	40
Likoni	35
Mvita	35
Nyali	31
MURANG’A	527
Gatanga	62
Ithanga/Kakuzi	32
Kahuro	50
Kandara	76
Kangema	39
Kigumo	72
Mathioya	51
Muranga South	94
Muranga East	51

NAIROBI	685
Dagoretti North	41
Dagoretti South	34
Embakasi Central	51
Embakasi East	33
Embakasi North	57
Embakasi South	40
Embakasi West	48
Kamukunji	23
Kasarani	31
Kibra	30
Langata	35
Makadara	45
Mathare	28
Njiru	43
Roysambu	41
Ruaraka	25
Starehe	33
Westlands	47
NAKURU	782
Gilgil	63
Kuresoi North	92
Kuresoi South	78
Molo	67
Naivasha	99
Nakuru East	80
Nakuru North	55
Nakuru West	58
Njoro	83
Rongai	70
Subukia	37
NANDI	603
Chesumei	129
Nandi Central	82
Nandi East	60
Nandi North	128
Nandi South	109
Tinderet	95
NAROK	691
Amalo	85
Narok Central	89
Narok East	71
Narok North	58
Narok South	117
Narok West	85
Transmara South	37
Trans Mara East	86
Trans Mara West	63
NYAMIRA	429
Borabu	62
Manga	56
Masaba North	75
Nyamira North	128
Nyamira South	108

NYANDARUA	345
Aberdare	23
Gathanji	23
Kinangop	58
Kipipiri	31
Mirangine	26
Nyandarua Central	41
Nyandarua North	35
Nyandarua South	43
Nyandarua West	33
Wanjohi	32
NYERI	332
Kieni East	47
Kieni West	49
Mathira East	40
Mathira West	25
Mukurweini	41
Nyeri Central	52
Nyeri South	41
Tetu	37
SAMBURU	124
Samburu Central	77
SAMBURU EAST	27
SAMBURU NORTH	20
SIAYA	741
Bondo	118
Gem Wagai	59
Gem Yala	78
Rarieda	114
Siaya	154
Ugenya	86
Ugunja	86
usigu	46
TAITA TAVETA	156
Mwatate	27
Taita	42
Taveta	37
Voi	50
TANA RIVER	169
Bangale	24
Galledyertu	10
Tana Delta(Garsen)	78
Bura (Tana North)	23
Tana River(Galole)	34

THARAKA NITHI	495
Chiakariga	210
Chuka North	32
Chuka South	43
Igamba Ngombe	43
Maara	42
Mukothima	20
Muthambi	28
Tharaka North	26
Tharaka South	23
Tharaka West	28

TRANS NZOIA	539
Endebess	79
Kiminini	125
Kwanza	84
Saboti(Trans Nzoia West)	92
Trans Nzoia East	159
TURKANA	289
Aroo	60
Kibish	5
Loima	31
Lokichoggio	13
Lokiriama	4
Suguta	4
Turkana Central	56
Turkana East	31
Turkana North	13
Turkana South	29
Turkana West	43
UASIN GISHU	504
Ainabkoi	47
Kapseret	24
Kesses	89
Moiben	34
Soy	216
Turbo	94
VIHIGA	380
Emuhaya	66
Hamisi	108
Luanda	54
Sabatia	86
Vihiga	66
WAJIR	239
Buna	10
Diif	19
Eldas	20
Eldas South	2
Habaswein	18
Hadado	25
Khorof-Harar	9
Korondille	5
Kutulo-Wajir	11
Sabuli	12
Tarbaj	17
Wajir East	45
Wajir North	16
Wajir South	12
Wajir West	18

WEST POKOT	491
Kacheliba	31
Kipkomo	86
North Pokot	47
Pokot Central	104
Pokot South	76
West Pokot	147
Grand Total	24,000