The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) is set to commence promotion interviews in various sub-counties, targeting 19,943 promotion vacancies that were recently declared. The interviews will start on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, as part of TSC's roadmap for promoting teachers.
TSC has already invited the shortlisted teachers to collect their invitation letters for the upcoming interviews. These vacancies, which include promotions from job group C1 to job group D4, were advertised after the commission received an allocation of Ksh 1 billion from the Treasury.
On December 17, 2024, TSC announced the positions and encouraged teachers to apply online. Both primary and post-primary school teachers were eligible to apply. The deadline for applications was set for December 30, 2024, at midnight.
Teachers who had previously applied for promotions between November 12 and November 18, 2024 under Advert 1 to 4 of 2024 were also advised to reapply. Shortlisted candidates are required to bring several documents to the interviews, including:
Successful candidates must submit five documents in compliance with Chapter 6 of the Kenyan Constitution on leadership and integrity. These documents include:
Teachers have raised concerns over the commission’s decision to lower the acting period for promotions to six months, fearing this will lead to undeserving candidates being promoted. TSC data reveals that over 3,300 school heads and deputies are currently serving in acting positions, and the commission plans to confirm them in January 2025.
TSC has highlighted the ongoing shortage of teachers qualified for leadership positions, particularly for headteachers and principals. According to TSC data, 1,918 primary schools and 1,441 secondary schools lack a head of institution.
Teachers attending the promotion interviews should bring the following documents, based on the type of vacancy:
After successfully completing the interviews, teachers must provide the following:
TSC has declared 19,943 promotion vacancies across various teaching levels, including:
For a complete list, teachers are encouraged to review the TSC 2024 Promotion Vacancies and ensure they meet the requirements for their respective positions.
The upcoming promotion interviews present a significant opportunity for teachers to advance their careers. TSC’s commitment to filling these 19,943 vacancies will play a vital role in addressing leadership shortages in schools. Teachers are advised to prepare the necessary documents for both the interviews and post-promotion processes.
Savanis