TSC invites P1 Teachers To Apply For 6,000 JSS jobs: How to Apply | Eligibility

Last Updated on January 14, 2025 by NewsTurkana

The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has activated its online application portal, inviting qualified primary school teachers to apply for deployment to junior secondary schools (JSS).

Interested candidates are required to submit their applications through the TSC portal at https://tsconline.tsc.go.ke/tsc-teacher/login.

Eligibility Criteria
TSC has outlined specific qualifications for teachers seeking deployment. Candidates must meet the following criteria:

• Be employed by TSC on permanent and pensionable terms in public primary schools.
• Hold a minimum KCSE Mean Grade of C+.
• Achieve at least a C+ in two cluster subjects relevant to the JSS curriculum

Application Procedure.

The process for applying to the deployment program involves these steps:

• Log in to the TSC portal using your TSC number and password.
• Navigate to the “Deployment to JSS” section.
• Fill in the required details and upload the necessary documents.
• Submit the application before the specified deadline.

The TSC emphasized that only those who meet all qualifications should apply, as deployment slots are limited.

Deployment Benefits
The deployment to junior secondary schools comes with several benefits, including:

• Improved remuneration packages.
• Opportunities for professional growth.
• Dynamic teaching experiences in the evolving education system.

Limited Vacancies To Address Teacher Shortfall
This initiative seeks to fill 6,000 deployment vacancies, addressing the significant teacher shortage in junior secondary schools.

TSC is currently facing a deficit of 72,422 teachers in this category. This gap was exacerbated by the transition of Grade 9 students, the pioneer cohort of the competency-based curriculum (CBC), in January 2023.

TSC Workforce And Current Challenges
Earlier this year, TSC CEO Nancy Macharia shared that the commission has 76,928 teachers serving in junior secondary schools, accounting for only 51.5% of the required workforce. This includes:

• 9,000 teachers hired on permanent terms.
• 8,378 P1 teachers deployed over the last two years.
• 39,550 teachers initially recruited as interns and later absorbed permanently.

To fully address the shortage, TSC needs a total of 149,350 teachers to cater to Grade 7, 8, and 9 learners.