TSC Updates Intern Teacher’s Salary, New Documents Required For Their Recruitment
The Teachers Service Commission, TSC, released a list of nine documents to be presented by intern teachers during the Primary and Secondary Schools teachers’ recruitment.
Internships are essential for ensuring that students apply their classroom learning in the real world. It exposes students to a variety of career areas, supporting them in the acquisition of relevant skills.
Teachers who are hired by the TSC under the internship program must serve for twelve months (1 year). However, keep in mind that whenever TSC advertises employment openings for permanent roles, intern teachers are free to apply.
On the initiative of the Commission or a Commission officer or agent, the internship may be terminated for performance that is below par or for failing to uphold the norms of conduct required for the program.
According to the TSC internship agreement, the Internship will be non-remunerative. However, interns will be paid a stipend as may be determined by the Commission from time to time. In this regard, the Commission will make budgetary provisions on an annual basis.
Intern teachers in secondary school enjoy a special salary of amount Ksh 20,000 per month. After all, deductions have been made, the teacher takes home Ksh. 19,050.00.
Below is the list of documents teachers will present during recruitment interviews, they are divided into two; one is for intern primary and the other for intern secondary
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
Diploma/Degree certificate and official transcripts
KCSE certificates or its equivalent (include certificates for attempts if one re-sat exam)
KCSE certificates or its equivalent (include certificates for attempts if one re-sat exam)
Primary and Secondary School leaving certificates and other relevant testimonials
National Council of Persons with Disability (NCPWD) Card (where applicable)
Sworn Affidavit where names appearing on the submitted documents differ
Proof of payment for the Statement of confirmation of results by KNEC (where applicable)
Below is the Breakdown of secondary school intern teachers in a secondary school;
No. Break down Amount (Ksh)
1 Special Salary 20,000.00
2 NSSF Deduction 200.00
3 NHIF Deduction 750.00
4 NET Pay (After deductions) 19,050.00
