TSC opens applications for 7,720 teaching jobs and unveils new career paths

The Teachers Service Commission has opened applications for 7,720 permanent teaching posts and finalised a review of teacher career progression rules.

What happened

The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has finalised a review of the 2018 Career Progression Guidelines. The revision creates two career paths: a dedicated classroom teaching pathway and an administrative cadre. Teachers can rise to the equivalent of chief principal in either path without being forced into management positions [1]. Acting TSC CEO Evaleen Mitei told delegates at a Kenya Comprehensive School Heads Association conference in Mombasa that the reforms address historic career stagnation [1]. According to [1], extra responsibilities will be weighted, and a differentiated allowance will be paid only for that additional responsibility.

Separately, the TSC has opened applications for 7,720 teaching vacancies on permanent and pensionable terms. The posts will replace teachers leaving through natural attrition [2][3]. The portal opened on Tuesday, November 10, and closes at midnight on Monday, November 23, 2026 [2][3].

The sources differ slightly on the acting CEO's name. Source [1] spells it "Evaleen" in its main text and "Eveleen" in a photo caption.

Why Kenyans are searching for it

The sources do not say why searches for "tsc" are rising. They report two TSC announcements: the career pathway reform and the recruitment drive. Either could be the reason, but the sources do not confirm it.

Key facts

• Vacancies: 5,609 in primary schools, 25 in junior schools and 2,086 in secondary schools [2][3].
• Minimum qualifications: a Primary Teacher Education (P1) certificate for primary posts, and a minimum Diploma in Education for junior and secondary posts [2][3].
• Applicants must be Kenyan citizens and registered teachers with the TSC [2].
• Apply online through the TSC Careers section or teachersonline.tsc.go.ke. Manual applications will be rejected [2][3].
• Only one Application for Employment Form is allowed. Multiple forms lead to automatic disqualification [2].
• Preference goes to candidates never previously employed by the TSC. Successful candidates may be deployed anywhere in the country [2].
• The recruitment is free of charge, and the TSC warned applicants against anyone demanding money [2].
• These posts are separate from the 20,000 additional teachers the government plans to hire by December 2026 [3].

What to watch

• The new career guidelines depend on the Salaries and Remuneration Commission completing a Job Evaluation, which the TSC describes as the final phase before full rollout [1].
• The application window closes at midnight on November 23, 2026 [2][3].
• Position details by county and subcounty are on the TSC website [3].
• The sources say successful applicants will be interviewed, but they do not give interview dates [2].

Sources

1. [1] TSC overhauls careers pathways as more teachers allowed to rise - Daily Nation
2. [2] TSC Announces Mass Recruitment of Teachers, Outlines How to Apply - Kenyans.co.ke
3. [3] TSC opens applications for 7,720 teacher jobs: Who needs to apply - The Star, Kenya
4. [4] Watch Sportscene highlights of Saturday's Premiership action - Nairobi Tea

Compiled by the NairobiCity trend desk from the sources above.