TSC Announces Recruitment of 18, 000 Intern Teachers

TSC Announces Recruitment of 18, 000 Intern Teachers

The Teachers Service Commission (TSC)(TSC) has unveiled an initiative to recruit a minimum of 18,000 intern instructors for Grade 8 in Junior Secondary Schools (JSS).

Reportedly, the commission plans to extend the contracts of current intern teachers while simultaneously welcoming new grade 8 instructors.

The recruitment drive is slated to commence after the conclusion of the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE)(KCSE) examinations, with the goal of having the educators in place before the commencement of sessions in January 2024.

Those currently serving as intern teachers, employed in January of the present year, are now part of an internship program and are expected to receive an additional year of insurance coverage.

For those desiring to continue their roles as interns, the TSCTSC will automatically renew their internship contracts.

The commission envisions that by the next two years, the existing intern instructors will transition into permanent positions.

This announcement has sparked discontent among many intern teachers who were initially hopeful for confirmation after a year of service.

“All forty six thousand teachers hired on internship terms will be retained after two years of service,” Teacher Service Commission director announced.

TSC Announces Recruitment of 18, 000 Intern Teachers

However, criticism has arisen, particularly regarding the disparity between the low compensation for teacher internships and the rising cost of living.

The monthly stipend for Teacher Service Commission intern teachers in primary schools is set at Ksh. 15,000, while those in high schools receive Ksh. 20,000.

Unfortunately, the recent taxtax amendments result in a reduction of approximately Ksh. 2, 500 for secondary school interns and Ksh. 1,500 for their counterparts in primary schools.

As the TSC strives to fortify the education sector, the discourse surrounding fair compensation for intern teachers becomes a focal point of discussion and concern.

TSC Announces Recruitment of 18, 000 Intern Teachers