The Teacher Service Commission (TSC) has advertised a mass recruitment of 20,000 teacher interns for Junior Secondary Schools (JSS).
The announcement comes just a week after the completion of recruitment of at least 46,000 Junior Secondary School teachers on permanent terms.
In a notice on Tuesday, the commission said that interested candidates are encouraged to apply online through the TSC website www.tsc.go.ke or teachersonline.tsc.go.ke by midnight on November 4, 2024.
To be eligible, applicants must be Kenyan citizens and hold at least a Diploma in Education.
Additionally, they should have a minimum mean grade of C+ in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE), as well as C+ in two teaching subjects or their equivalent.
They must also be registered teachers with the Teachers Service Commission. Persons with disabilities have been highly encouraged to apply.
The candidates must also present original academic and professional certificates during verification.
In the announcement, TSC said the initiative is aimed strengthening the implementation of the Competency Based Curriculum (CBC) across the nation.
TSC further noted that manual applications will not be considered and candidates must be unemployed and without any disciplinary record with the commission.
"This internship program is designed to equip new teachers with essential skills through mentorship and practical experience."
Successful candidates will be placed in Junior Secondary Schools either in their home counties or wherever vacancies exist.
Interns will teach various subjects under the Junior School Curriculum for a duration of twelve months.
While the internship is not remunerative, participants will receive a monthly stipend of Sh20,000, subject to statutory deductions.
They will also need to provide a Teacher Registration Certificate, a National ID or Passport, and a copy of their KRA Personal Identification Number (PIN).
On completion of the internship, participants will be awarded a certificate, marking their experience and contribution to the teaching profession.
The commission has further warned applicants about fraudsters who may attempt to extort money under the guise of assisting with the recruitment process.
Applicants should report any suspicious activity to the nearest TSC office or local police station, the commission said.
