New Documents for the Recruitment of Intern Teachers
New Documents for the Recruitment of Intern Teachers
The Teachers Service Commission, TSC, opted to recruit teachers on an internship programme in a bid to address the teething staffing gaps in public primary and secondary schools. This programme would see intern teachers hired to work along the ones on permanent and pensionable terms. whereas both categories execute similar teaching tasks, the monthly perks for teacher interns are much lower compared to their counterparts on permanent terms.
Nine documents, listed by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC), were made available for intern teachers to submit during the recruitment of teachers for primary and secondary schools.
Teachers hired by the TSC through the internship program must work there for a year (1 year). However, whenever TSC advertises job vacancies for permanent positions, intern teachers are encouraged to apply.
Requirements
According to TSC, among other requirements, those who are seeking to be employed on internship should, generally:
- Be below 35 years of age.
- Have a Personal accident insurance cover.
- Be available during the contract period.
QUALIFICATIONS
i) Graduate Teachers
Applicants must have a minimum mean grade of C+ (plus) at KCSE and C+ (plus) in each of the two teaching subjects or two (2) principles and one (1) subsidiary pass at ‘A’ Level. In addition, they must have:
a) A Bachelor of Education Degree with two (2) teaching subjects.
b) A Bachelor of Science or Arts Degree plus a Post Graduate Diploma in
Education(PGDE) with two teaching subjects.
c). Bachelor of Science with Education
d). Bachelor of Arts with Education with two teaching subjects.
NB:
(i) Bachelor of Education holders with a mean grade of C Plain and C Plain in the two teaching subjects at KCSE and have undertaken a Diploma i Education or gone through the A level system in the relevant area(s) are eligible.
(ii) Bridging /Pre-university certificates for those who completed the bridging course before December 31St 2015 can be considered.
(ii) Diploma Teachers
Applicants must have a minimum mean grade of C+ (plus) at KCSE or its equivalent with at least C+(plus) (or credit pass) in the two teaching subjects or one (I) principle and two (2) subsidiaries at ‘A’ level. In addition, they must have a Diploma in Education from a recognized teacher training Institution.
NB: Diploma Teachers who graduated on or before 2008 with a mean grade of C (plain) and C (plain) in the two teaching subjects are eligible.
For primary schools, applicants should have a minimun of a P1 Certificate
Secondary school intern teachers receive a special monthly remuneration of Ksh 20,000. After all deductions are taken into account, the teacher receives Ksh 19,050.00 as payment.
The documents that teachers must bring to recruiting interviews is divided into two lists:
- one is for primary interns and
- Â the other is for secondary interns.
Documents Required For Intern Primary Teachers
Applicants must present original and legible photocopies of the following, among other relevant documents
- National Identification card
- Certificate of registration as a teacher
- PTE certificate
- KCSE certificates or it is equivalent (include certificates for attempts if one re-sat exam)
- Proof of payment for the Statement of confirmation of results by KNEC (where applicable)
- National Council of Persons with Disability (NCPWD) Card (where applicable)
- Sworn Affidavit where names appearing on the submitted documents differ
Documents Required for Secondary Intern Teachers
Upon invitation for an interview, applicants shall be required to present the originals and clear copies of the following documents
- National Identification card
- Certificate of registration as a teacher
- PTE certificate
- KCSE certificates or it is equivalent (include certificates for attempts if one re-sat exam)
- Proof of payment for the Statement of confirmation of results by KNEC (where applicable)
- National Council of Persons with Disability (NCPWD) Card (where applicable)
- Sworn Affidavit where names appearing on the submitted documents differ
Below is the Breakdown of secondary school intern teachers in a secondary school
 S/ No.  Break down Amount (Ksh)
-  Special   Salary 20,000.00
- Â NSSF Deduction 200.00
- Â NHIF Deduction 750.00
- Â NET Pay (After deductions) 19,050.00
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