Tsc Promotion Interviews 2025 Key Details Requirements And Declared Vacancies

TSC Initiates Promotion Interviews for Teachers Nationwide in 2025

The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has commenced sending notifications to teachers countrywide, inviting them for promotion interviews. The interviews, scheduled to begin next week, aim to fill 19,943 declared promotion vacancies in various job groups, addressing the staffing gaps across primary and secondary institutions.

Key Details of the TSC Promotion Interviews

Teachers selected for interviews received SMS notifications starting January 6, 2025. A sample notification reads:

*”You are hereby invited for a promotional interview on 15/01/2025 at 8:00 AM at the TSC Subcounty office. Bring along:

1. Original ID
2. Original academic certificates
3. Appointment letter to current grade or latest payslip or last promotional letter
4. Letter assigning responsibility as HOI/DHOI
5. Performance appraisal reports for 2021, 2022, 2023
6. Any other testimonials.”*

The interviews will begin immediately after the release of KCSE 2024 results on January 13, 2025, at KNEC Mitihani House in Nairobi.

Promotional Vacancies and Allocation

The Treasury allocated KES 1 billion for these promotions, enabling TSC to advertise the vacancies on December 17, 2024. The application window, which closed on December 30, 2024, was open to both primary and post-primary teachers meeting the qualifications.

Key Categories of Declared Vacancies:

1. Primary Schools: Positions include Headteachers, Deputy Headteachers, and Senior Teachers at various scales (C2–C5).
2. Secondary Schools: Positions include Senior Masters, Deputy Principals, and Principals across grades C3–D5.
3. Teacher Training Colleges (TTCs): Positions include Senior Lecturers and Deputy Principals.

Refer to the full TSC List of Declared Promotional Vacancies for detailed job titles and scales.

Documents and Requirements for Interview

Candidates must present the following:

1. Mandatory Documents:
   • Original and copies of the national ID
   • Academic certificates
   • Letters of appointment to current grade or acting positions
   • Teacher Performance Appraisal and Development (TPAD) reports for 2021–2023
2. Chapter 6 Compliance Documents:
   • Certificate of Good Conduct (DCI)
   • HELB Clearance Certificate
   • Tax Compliance Certificate (KRA)
   • Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) Clearance
   • Credit Reference Bureau (CRB) Clearance

Teachers with disabilities must provide disability registration cards for consideration.

Addressing Staffing Gaps in Leadership

TSC data reveals that 3,359 public schools lack heads of institutions, including:

• Primary Schools: 1,918 headteacher vacancies.
• Secondary Schools: 1,441 principal vacancies.

TSC CEO Dr. Nancy Macharia emphasized the shortage of qualified teachers for leadership positions, citing rapid registration of new schools as a complicating factor.

Teacher Promotion Scoring Criteria

TSC’s promotion scoring prioritizes:

• Length of service.
• Performance ratings from TPAD.
• Age, with preference for more experienced teachers.

However, controversy has arisen over TSC reducing the acting period requirement to six months, with concerns about potential favoritism in promotions.

Upcoming Plans for Leadership Deployment

TSC plans to confirm over 3,300 acting heads and deputies into permanent leadership roles starting January 2025. Deployment will be based on subject clusters and proximity to schools with vacancies.

Conclusion

The 2025 TSC promotion interviews mark a significant step toward addressing leadership and staffing gaps across Kenya’s education system. Teachers are encouraged to prepare all necessary documents and demonstrate compliance with Chapter 6 requirements to secure their promotions.

For the latest updates on TSC promotions, vacancies, and deployment plans, stay tuned!