TSC Job Opportunities have been announced, cutting across a wide spectrum of areas, including internship positions. Kenyans seeking employment in the education sector have promising opportunities in August 2025 as the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) rolls out a major recruitment drive with over 44,000 vacancies. This initiative aims to fill staffing gaps across various education roles, including teaching, school administration, and curriculum support, thereby strengthening Kenya’s education system (1, 2, 3).
Key Highlights of TSC Job Opportunities August 2025:
- Total Vacancies: Over 44,000 positions are open for recruitment (1).
- Vacancy Breakdown:
- More than 21,000 vacancies are available for long-term teaching, senior teacher promotions, and administrative roles (2).
- Specifically, there are approximately 2,500 combined vacancies for principals and deputy principals across regular, teacher training colleges (TTC), and special needs education (SNE) settings (2).
- Additionally, 24,000 internship positions for Junior Secondary School (JSS) teachers are being advertised to support the implementation of the competency-based curriculum (3).
Detailed Principal and Deputy Principal Vacancies:
| Position | Number of Posts |
|---|---|
| Chief Principal (Regular) | 99 |
| Chief Principal (TTC) | 6 |
| Senior Principal (Regular) | 490 |
| Senior Principal (TTC) | 6 |
| Principal (Regular) | 674 |
| Principal (SNE) | 2 |
| Deputy Principal II (Regular) | 971 |
| Deputy Principal II (TTC) | 15 |
| Deputy Principal II (SNE) | 4 |
| Deputy Principal III (Regular) | 847 |
These leadership positions are crucial for school management, quality teaching oversight, and improved student performance (2).
Who Can Apply?
The recruitment is open to all qualified Kenyan citizens who meet TSC’s prescribed qualifications and certification criteria. This includes:
- Certified teachers (for various teaching and leadership roles)
- School administrators
- Curriculum support officers
- Candidates interested in teacher internships at the junior secondary school level (1, 3)
Application Process and Deadlines:
- Interested candidates should apply online through the official TSC portal: www.teachersonline.go.ke (1).
- The deadline for applying to the regular vacancies, including principal and deputy principal roles, is Monday, August 25, 2025, at midnight (1, 2).
- Applications for the 24,000 Junior Secondary School teacher internships close on September 9, 2025 (3).
- Manual applications are not accepted; all submissions must be made via the online portal.
- Candidates are advised to prepare necessary supporting documents such as certificates, identification, and professional registrations before application (1).
Significance of This Recruitment:
This large-scale recruitment aims to:
- Address critical staffing shortages in public schools nationwide.
- Improve education leadership and administration through enhanced recruitment of principals and deputy principals.
- Support the implementation of the competency-based curriculum via the teacher internship program.
- Promote quality education and better service delivery aligned with national education goals (1, 2, 3).
Qualified Kenyans are encouraged to seize these TSC job opportunities to contribute to the growth and development of the education sector, helping shape the future of learning in the country.
Stay updated through official TSC communication channels for further details and announcements (1).
FAQs
- Who is eligible to apply for the TSC job vacancies announced in August 2025?
Eligible applicants must be qualified Kenyan citizens who meet the Teachers Service Commission’s certification and qualification requirements. This includes certified teachers, school administrators, curriculum support officers, and candidates interested in teacher internship programs. - What is the application process for the TSC vacancies, and where can I apply?
All applications must be submitted online through the official TSC portal at www.teachersonline.go.ke. Manual applications are not accepted. Candidates should prepare their certificates, ID, and professional registration documents before applying. - What are the key deadlines for the TSC job applications in August 2025?
The deadline for principal, deputy principal, and other regular job vacancies is August 25, 2025, at midnight. The application deadline for the 24,000 Junior Secondary School teacher internship positions is September 9, 2025.
References:
- TSC Announces Over 44,000 Job Opportunities for Kenyans,” kenyans.co.ke, August 12, 2025.
- TSC Advert Promotion Of Teachers 21,313 Vacancies August 2025,” arena.co.ke, August 12, 2025.
- TSC Advert For Recruitment Of 24,000 JSS Intern Teachers August 2025,” arena.co.ke, August 12, 2025.
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