How to Apply for Deployment from Primary to Junior Secondary School; TSC Advertizes Deployment Vacancies for P1 Teachers
“Mwalimu (Teacher), did you know that you can apply for deployment from Primary to Junior Secondary School (JSS) if you have the requisite qualifications? To apply, use this link tsconline.tsc.go.ke/tsc-teacher/log/in…” reads a TSC advert to all teachers. The application deadline is on 6th February, 2023.
According to the TSC deployment advertisement above, teachers with C+ and above in KCSE and two subject combinations or their equivalent can apply immediately.
NEW QUALIFICATIONS FOR TSC TEACHER DEPLOYMENT TO JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS (JSS)
| S/NO | QUALIFICATIONS | SELECTION CRITERIA | DEPLOYMENT CYCLE |
| 1. | KCSE mean grade | C+ | 2023/2024 |
| 2. | Teaching Subjects | C+ | 2023/2024 |
| 3. | Units | 8 | 2023/2024 |
| 4. | Recruitment Status | Must be TSC employed- P1 (Primary School teacher) | 2023/2024 |
APPLICATION FOR DEPLOYMENT FROM PRIMARY TO JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL
Deadline: 6th February 2023.
Qualifications for teacher deployment from Primary to Junior Secondary Schools
To qualify, you require the following:
- At least C+ (Plus) mean grade at Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) or its equivalent;
- At least grade C+ (Plus) in the two teaching subjects at Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) or its
equivalent; - At least 8 Units in each of the two teaching subjects.
- Must be serving as a primary school
teacher under TSC. NOTE:
Only teachers serving under P&P in public primary schools who meet requisite qualifications are encouraged to apply.
TSC circular on teachers to handle Junior Secondary School Subjects, Number of Lessons, and CBE
| S/No: | Learning Areas | Remarks | No. of Lessons per Week |
| 1. | Social Studies (Citizenship, Geography& History) | compulsory | 3 |
| 2. | English/Kiswahili/KSL | compulsory | 5 |
| 3. | Religious Education (CRE/IRE/HRE) | compulsory | 2 |
| 4. | Health Education | compulsory | 2 |
| 5. | Life Skills Education | compulsory | 1 |
| 6. | Physical Education and Sports | compulsory | 2 |
| 7. | Indigenous Language | compulsory | 3 |
| 8. | Visual Arts/Performing Arts | compulsory | 3 |
| Total | 21 |
TECHNICAL SUBJECTS
Teachers trained and qualified to teach Technical will be called upon to teach the learning areas shown in Table 1 below.
Table 4: Learning Areas for Teachers Trained for Technical Subjects
| S/No: | Learning Areas | Remarks | No. of Lessons perWeek |
| 1. | Mathematics | compulsory | 5 |
| 2. | Integrated Science | compulsory | 4 |
| 3. | Health Education | compulsory | 2 |
| 4. | Life Skills Education | compulsory | 1 |
| 5. | Physical Education and Sports | compulsory | 2 |
| 6. | Pre-Technical Studies | compulsory | 5 |
| 7. | Business Studies/Agriculture/HomeScience/Computer Studies | compulsory | 3 |
| Total | 22 |
SCIENCE
Teachers trained and qualified to teach Science (Biology, Chemistry & Physics) will be called up to teach the learning areas shown in Table 1 below.
Table 3: Learning Areas for Teachers Trained for Science Subjects (Biology, Chemistry & Physics)
| S/No: | Learning Areas | Remarks | No. of Lessons per Week |
| 1. | Mathematics | compulsory | 5 |
| 2. | Integrated Science | compulsory | 4 |
| 3. | Health Education | compulsory | 2 |
| 4. | Life Skills Education | compulsory | 1 |
| 5. | Physical Education and Sports | compulsory | 2 |
| 6. | Pre-Technical Studies | compulsory | 5 |
| 7. | Business Studies/Agriculture/Home Advertisements Science/Computer Studies | compulsory | 3 |
| Total | 22 |
MATHEMATICS
Teachers trained and qualified to teach mathematics will be called upon teach the learning areas shown in Table 1 below
Table 2: Learning Areas for Teachers Trained for Mathematics
| S/No: | Learning Areas | Remarks | No. of Lessons per Week |
| 1. | Mathematics | compulsory | 5 |
| 2. | Integrated Science | compulsory | 4 |
| 3. | Life Skills Education | compulsory | 1 |
| 4. | Physical Education and Sports | compulsory | 2 |
| 5. | Virtual Arts | compulsory | 3 |
| 6. | Business Studies/Computer Studies | compulsory | 3 |
| 7. | Pre-technical studies | compulsory | 5 |
| Total | 23 |