Though primary teacher employment takes time, the good thing is that ultimately one will secure a job. Applicants for primary post must be holders of P1 certificate. In addition be a Kenyan citizen aged 44 years and below.
Just like the case of secondary teacher recruitment, length of stay and P1 qualifications also play a vital role in employment of P1 teachers. Apart from length of stay since completion of teaching course, the age bracket of an individual has some weight in ones employment.
During the selection day one should carry the following original documents to sub-county selection panel;
- National Identity card.
- CPE/KCPE certificate (including first attempt certificate if one repeated exam).
- PTE certificate.
- School/college leaving certificates.
Sub county selection panel shall include the following;
- Sub-County Director – Chairperson
- TSC Sub-County Human Resource Officer – Secretary
- All zonal Curriculum Support Officer – Members
Here is the score sheet for P1 recruitment and employment 2021/2022
It is important to note that those teachers who are currently serving under internship programme will have an advantage of thirty(30) marks.
| P1 Qualifications (SORING AREAS) | SCORE |
| 6-14 points | 40 |
| 15-26 points | 35 |
| 27-38 points | 30 |
| 39-52 points | 25 |
| 53-64 points | 20 |
| MAXIMUM SCORE | 40 |
| Evidence of internship service | 30 |
| LENGTH OF STAY SINCE GRADUATION FOR THOSE WHO HAVE NEVER BEEN EMPLOYED BY TSC | |
| 2015 and before | 30 |
| 2016 | 25 |
| 2017 | 20 |
| 2018 | 15 |
| 2019 | 10 |
| 2020 and after | 5 |
| MAXIMUM SCORE | 30 |
| LENGTH OF STAY SINCE GRADUATION FOR THOSE WHO WERE PREVIOUSLY EMPLOYED BY TSC | |
| 2020 and after | 30 |
| 2019-2018 | 25 |
| 2017-2016 | 20 |
| 2015-2014 | 15 |
| 2013-2012 | 10 |
| 2011 and before | 5 |
| MAXIMUM SCORE | 30 |
| GRAND TOTAL | 100 |
Where applicants tie in score, the panel is advised to apply the criteria below in the order given:
- Age of the applicant (44-45 years) with previous teaching experience of three years and had not been previously employed by the Commission;
- Give preference to applicants with highest grade obtained in Teaching Practice;
- Use quality of the academic certificates KCSE;
- Give preference to applicants who graduated earlier.
- Give preference to applicants who had not been previously employed by the Commission.
Complaints (What to do in case of dissatisfaction)
Keep in mind that the process of selection is transparent and only a qualified candidate carries the day. However, if one is not satisfied with process, there is a laid down mechanism to register your dissatisfaction.
Any candidate who is dissatisfied with the whole exercise of employment should complain immediately in writing to the TSC county director and a copy sent to TSC headquarters within a period of not more than 7 days after the selection exercise. TSC county director will analyze such complaints and submit a report to TSC headquarters with necessary recommendations.
