TSC REQUIREMENTS FOR KENYAN PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHER
The TSC has implemented new recruitment requirements for primary school teachers in Kenya. To align teachers with the Competence-Based Curriculum (CBC), the minimum qualification for entry into teaching will be a Diploma in Education.
There will be two categories in the primary school teacher levels: Diploma in Early Childhood Teacher Education for PP1 & PP2 and Diploma in Primary Teacher Education for Grades 1 to 6. To train as a primary school teacher, you must satisfy the following minimum requirements:
– For PP1 & PP2, teachers will teach all subjects.
– For Grades 1 to 6, teachers will teach all subjects with some specialization in indigenous and foreign languages.
Qualifications for Primary Teacher Education (PTE)
– Minimum grade C Plain or its equivalent in KCSE (Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education).
– PTE Certificate from KNEC (Kenya National Examinations Council).
– Mean grade of C- (minus) for visually and hearing-impaired persons.
– Special Needs Education – KSL (Kenya Sign Language) and Braille is considered a second teaching subject, such as Biology/KSL or Geography/Braille.
How to Apply for Teacher Registration by TSC
For Kenyan citizens, you can apply for teacher registration through the TSC website. Required documents include a Certificate of Good Conduct, academic and professional certificates, an Identity Card or Passport, a passport photo, KRA Pin Certificate, a duly filled GP 69 Medical Form, and payment of a non-refundable fee of Kshs. 1055.
For non-Kenyan citizens, the process includes providing academic and professional certificates, a Certificate of Registration as a teacher from the country of origin, a valid Entry/Work Permit, a Certificate of Good Conduct, a vetting letter from the Ministry of Education in Kenya, and payment of the prescribed fee of Kshs. 1055.
How to Become a Primary School Teacher in Kenya
The TSC is responsible for recruiting and employing registered teachers in Kenya. The commission advertises available vacancies, and interested candidates must submit their applications to the institutions they want to be considered for employment. Selection involves a competitive interview, and candidates need to present various original documents such as their National Identity card, CPE/KCPE certificate, PTE certificate, and school/college leaving certificates.
Institutes Offering Teacher Training
After meeting the minimum entry requirements for teacher training, candidates can enroll in various Kenyan colleges and universities offering teacher training, including institutions like Embu College, Presbyterian Teachers College Rubate, and many others.
This revised qualification system aims to ensure that Kenya produces the best primary school teachers to provide quality education in line with the Competence-Based Curriculum.
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