The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has released the first batch of promotion letters for teachers who successfully participated in the January and February 2025 promotion interviews. The letters have been sent to TSC County Directors’ offices for distribution to the teachers.
Promotion Results and Publication
Despite the release of the promotion letters, TSC has yet to publish the official list of teachers who have been successfully promoted. According to TSC policy, the list of promoted teachers must be publicly available; however, as of March 31, 2025, no such list has been posted on the commission’s website.
Teachers who have been promoted will receive their appointment letters, while those who were unsuccessful will be issued regret letters.
Overview of Promotion Interviews
Post-Primary Promotions
- Conducted from January 27 to February 6, 2025
- Included Teacher Training Colleges (TTCs) and Secondary Schools
Primary School Promotions
- Conducted from January 13 to January 23, 2025
TSC Promotion Slots and Application Statistics
TSC advertised a total of 25,288 promotion slots for both primary and post-primary school teachers. The application process attracted a record 189,000 applicants, showing the high demand for career growth opportunities in the teaching profession.
Breakdown of Promotion Slots:
- Initial Advertisements (November 12-18, 2024): 5,690 school administrator positions
- Second Advertisement (December 17, 2024): 19,943 teaching positions (Job Groups C1-D3)
- Primary Schools: 16,109 slots
- Post-Primary Institutions: 9,179 slots
Unique Aspects of the 2025 Promotion Interviews
Unlike previous years, this year’s interview process did not involve direct questioning. Instead, interview panels—comprising Sub-County Directors, Human Resource Officers, and Curriculum Support Officers—focused primarily on document verification.
Required Documents:
- National ID
- Academic and professional certificates
- Other relevant supporting documents
TSC Promotion Scoring Criteria
The TSC scoring system largely favored experienced teachers, particularly those aged 45 and above. Below is a breakdown of the score allocation:
Age-Based Scoring:
- 55+ years: 30 marks
- 50-54 years: 26 marks
- 45-49 years: 22 marks
- 40-44 years: 18 marks
- 30-39 years: 14 marks
Academic Qualification:
- Master’s Degree: 5 marks
- Bachelor’s Degree: 3 marks
- Diploma: 1 mark
Length of Service in Current Grade:
- 7+ years: 50 marks
- 6 years: 40 marks
- 5 years: 30 marks
- 4 years: 20 marks
- 3 years: 10 marks
Teacher Performance Appraisal and Development (TPAD) Rating:
- 81+ score: 10 marks
- 61-80 score: 8 marks
- 41-60 score: 6 marks
- 21-40 score: 4 marks
- 1-20 score: 2 marks
Next Steps for Successful Candidates
Teachers who receive promotion letters will be assigned to schools where vacancies exist. However, they must first submit the five mandatory Chapter 6 clearance documents as required by the Kenyan Constitution.
Mandatory Clearance Documents:
- Valid Certificate of Good Conduct (DCI)
- Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
- Tax Compliance Certificate (KRA)
- Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
- Credit Reference Bureau (CRB) Clearance Certificate
Future Promotion Plans & Additional Funding
TSC has requested additional funds to promote 20,000 more teachers in 2025. The promotions are essential to filling vacancies left by retiring Heads of Institutions (HOIs) and Deputy Heads of Institutions (DHOIs), many of whom will be exiting the workforce by June and August 2025.
TSC List of 19,943 Advertised Promotion Vacancies
Below is a summary of some of the key promotion positions advertised:
| Position | Grade | T-Scale | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Principal (Regular School) | D5 | 15 | 44 |
| Chief Principal (TTC) | D5 | 15 | 3 |
| Senior Principal (Regular School) | D4 | 14 | 126 |
| Principal (Regular School) | D3 | 13 | 652 |
| Deputy Principal II (Secondary) | D2 | 12 | 786 |
| Deputy Principal III (Regular) | D1 | 11 | 1,408 |
| Senior Master III (Regular) | C5 | 10 | 1,987 |
| Senior Head Teacher (Regular) | D1 | 11 | 254 |
| Head Teacher (Regular) | C5 | 10 | 2,130 |
| Deputy Head Teacher II (Regular) | C4 | 9 | 3,653 |
| Senior Teacher I (Regular) | C3 | 8 | 4,703 |
| Senior Teacher II (Regular) | C2 | 7 | 1,364 |
Conclusion
The release of the first batch of promotion letters marks a crucial step in TSC’s efforts to reward and advance teachers within Kenya’s education system. Teachers are advised to stay updated on further announcements regarding additional promotions and appointment placements.
For the latest updates on TSC promotions and other teacher-related news, follow official TSC communications.
