TSC has begun recruiting 18,000 JSS intern teachers in earnest.
The procedure to hire 18,000 junior school intern teachers in September has begun, according to the Teachers Service Commission (TSC).
The recruitment advertisement may be released as soon as this month following the sworn-in of the new CS Education, Julius Ogambo, and CS Treasury, John Mbadi, according to sources close to the Commission.
The Supplementary Appropriations (No. 2) Bill 2024, which was signed by President William Ruto this week, calls for the hiring of intern teachers and the confirmation of 46,000 serving ones to permanent terms.
The Commission was going to confirm the serving interns and hire new ones in July, but after the 2024 Finance Bill was quashed, budgetary limitations forced a postponement.
According to Dr. Belio Kipsang, Principal Secretary (PS) for Basic Education, efforts are underway to hire 18,000 junior and 2,000 main interns this fiscal year, bringing the total number of instructors hired for the Competency Based Assessment (CBC) program to 56,000.
PS Kipsang also revealed that 18,000 new classrooms will be constructed by the government starting in January of next year to house students in Grade 9.
According to him, 7,000 classes are being constructed through CDF, while 11,000 classes are being established with assistance from development partners.
According to him, the government is totally dedicated to CBC’s success and is collaborating with all partners to set up the required infrastructure.
According to Kipsang, every arrangement was made to guarantee a seamless transition from Grade 9 to Grade 10 in 2026.
Speaking at the 96th Kenya Music Festival’s official inauguration in Eldoret, he was introduced by Uasin Gishu Governor Jonathan Bii.
The one-year Teacher Internship Program is designed to prepare and support individuals who are considering a career in teaching.
The initiative aims to place jobless registered instructors in educational institutions so they can receive coaching, mentorship, and hands-on teaching experience to improve their teaching skills.
The TSC internship application must only be completed online.
One must be registered with TSC and possess a PTE or DPTE certificate in order to be qualified for an internship in a primary school.
Junior high school students need to have at least a diploma and a C+ in the KCSE with C+ grades in two topics taught. They have to be TSC registered as well.
During verification/ interviews, applicants shall be required to produce the following: –
i) A copy of Teacher Registration Certificate/print-out from TSC online portal as evidence of registration as a teacher;
ii) A copy of National Council for Persons with Disability (NCPWD) card (where applicable);
iii) A copy of the National Identity Card (ID) or Passport;
iv) Two (2) colour passport size photographs;
v) A copy of National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) card;
vi) A copy of Kenya Revenue Authority Personal Identification Number (KRA PIN).
Interns attached to primary schools will earn a monthly stipend of sh 15,000 while those in junior school will get sh 20,000.
On successful completion of the Internship Programme, teacher interns will be awarded an internship certificate which will carry some marks during their confirmation to permanent terms.
TSC has begun recruiting 18,000 JSS intern teachers in earnest.
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