JSS intern employment November .The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) plays a vital role in overseeing various aspects of Kenya’s teaching profession as mandated by the Kenyan constitution.
This includes responsibilities such as
- teacher registration,
- recruitment,
- management of promotions and transfers, and
- ensuring timely teacher compensation.
TSC leadership has recently made significant efforts to secure increased funding to address the growing teacher shortage and
provide new career opportunities in education.
They are also advocating strongly for pay raises for elementary and secondary school teachers,
underscoring the importance of recognizing their dedication and hard work.
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Despite the ongoing challenges faced by Kenyan teachers, there is positive news.
All teachers who began their careers as interns were officially granted full-time, pensionable status in 2019.
This marked a significant milestone, providing these committed educators with job security and financial stability.
In February of this year, TSC initiated a campaign to hire approximately 20,000 trainee teachers, primarily for primary and secondary schools.
This hiring drive is aimed at providing crucial support for the nation’s transition to the new Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC).
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While some trainee teachers have transitioned to permanent or pensionable positions, others are still on probation.
Reliable sources suggest that a plan is in motion to ensure that all trainee teachers hired in February will eventually obtain permanent jobs and pensions.
This transition is expected to be a significant turning point in Kenya’s teaching job market.
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Before the start of the 2024 academic year, all trainee teachers currently working in primary and secondary schools must receive written confirmation of their transition to permanent pensionable positions.
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These actions demonstrate TSC’s proactive and forward-thinking commitment to safeguarding Kenya’s educational future and ensuring the well-being of its dedicated teaching staff.