TSC Achieves 51.5% Recruitment of Required Teachers for Junior Secondary in 1.5 Years

TSC Achieves 51.5% Recruitment of Required Teachers for Junior Secondary in 1.5 Years.

In her address, Teacher Service Commission (TSC) CEO, Dr. Nancy Macharia, reassured the country of the TSC’s preparedness to support the transition of learners to Grade Nine under the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC).

She emphasized the comprehensive steps taken to ensure that teachers are well-equipped to facilitate this shift.

Dr. Macharia reaffirming that the TSC has adequately prepared teachers for the Grade Nine transition.

She pointed out that Kenyan teachers are already well-trained, thanks to their education in colleges and universities.

The TSC boss further elaborated on the retooling efforts for teachers, explaining that while they are already skilled, the TSC is providing additional training to ensure that teachers are fully equipped to handle the demands of the CBC system.

“Once a professional, you are tooled and skilled. This training and the tools we give to our teachers assist them in adapting to changes, even when they come,” she said.

Teacher Recruitment and Deployment for Junior Secondary

Dr. Macharia detailed the progress in the recruitment and deployment of teachers to meet the requirements of the CBC in junior secondary education.

She acknowledged that the projected teacher requirement for Grades Seven to Nine is 149,350 teachers. However, the government, through the TSC, has already recruited and deployed 76,928 teachers, which represents 51.5% of the needed workforce.

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“Although there is still a shortage, it is significant that in just one and a half years, the government has recruited 51.5% of the required teachers for junior secondary. This shows the resolve of the government to ensure a seamless transition for our learners under the CBC,” Dr. Macharia remarked.

Despite the shortage, she emphasized that the TSC has already made substantial progress toward filling the gap, with only a 48.5% shortage remaining.

Efforts to Address Teacher Shortage

To address the teacher shortage, Dr. Macharia outlined the steps the government has taken. The government has allocated funds to recruit and convert 46,000 teacher interns to permanent and pensionable terms.

These teachers, starting in January, will transition from their internship roles to permanent positions.

“Out of these 46,000 teacher interns, 39,500 were specifically recruited for junior schools and have now been converted into permanent and pensionable positions,” she explained.

Additionally, Dr. Macharia highlighted the strategic deployment of qualified primary school teachers.

She noted that 8,378 qualified primary school teachers, who had furthered their education beyond the P1 course, have now been deployed to junior secondary schools to help bridge the gap in staffing.

Further Recruitment to Address Shortages

The government also allocated 4.8 billion shillings to recruit 20,000 additional intern teachers for primary, junior, and secondary schools.

These interns have already received their deployment letters and will join schools in January. “We have recruited these teachers and issued them deployment letters. They will be in schools as we open in January,” Dr. Macharia confirmed.

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In total, the TSC has successfully recruited and deployed 76,928 teachers to junior secondary schools in just one and a half years.

This effort demonstrates the government’s commitment to addressing the needs of the CBC system and ensuring that teachers are in place to support the transition.

Dr. Macharia concluded her speech by reiterating the government’s commitment to continue working with the TSC to fill the remaining teacher shortage in the shortest time possible, ensuring a smooth and effective educational experience for learners across the country.

TSC Achieves 51.5% Recruitment of Required Teachers for Junior Secondary in 1.5 Years.