TSC Academic Qualifications for Post Primary Teacher Positions
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) is in charge of ensuring that only qualified personnel are entrusted with the critical responsibility of educating the country’s youth.
To that end, the TSC has developed stringent criteria for various types of Kenyan post-primary teachers.
Academic Requirements for Graduate Teachers for TSC Recruitment
Those who want to be Graduate Teachers must complete certain academic requirements. First, applicants must have a C+ in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE).
They must also have a C+ or above in each of their two teaching courses, or two Principles and one Subsidiary pass at ‘A’ Level.
Furthermore, Graduate Teacher candidates can meet these requirements by having a Bachelor of Education Degree with two teaching subjects, a Bachelor of Science or Arts Degree with a Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) in two teaching subjects, or a Bachelor of Science/Arts with Education in two teaching subjects. Certain qualifications, such as a Diploma in Education, are also taken into account.
Academic Qualifications for Diploma Teachers for TSC Recruitment
Diploma Teachers who want to work in education must have certain qualifications. They must have a C+ in KCSE or its equivalent, as well as a C+ or above in the two teaching topics or one Principle and two Subsidiaries at ‘A’ Level. They must also have a Diploma in Education from a recognized Teacher Training Institution, with a minimum grade of C+ in the two teaching disciplines. Certain circumstances have specific eligibility criteria.
Qualifications for Technical Teachers
Applicants for Technical Teachers must meet high prerequisites. They must have at least a C+ in KCSE or its equivalent, as well as a C+ in two teaching topics or one Principle and two Subsidiaries at ‘A’ Level in appropriate disciplines. A Bachelor of Education Technology (BeD TECH), a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in an appropriate technical subject or course, a Higher Diploma in a technical course, or a Diploma in a technical degree are all required. Applicants with qualifications outside of the Secondary School Curriculum are ineligible.
Finally, these credentials ensure that Kenyan teachers are not only academically qualified, but also have the required teaching skills to effectively educate the nation’s future generations.
The TSC’s commitment to maintaining strong teacher qualification requirements demonstrates Kenya’s commitment to providing quality education to its children. To embark on their journey of molding the future via education, aspirant educators must achieve these demanding standards.
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