The Teachers Service Commission has released a new notice confirming 9,159 replacement vacancies for teachers who left the service through natural attrition. The update brings welcome news to many trained teachers who have been waiting for fresh opportunities, particularly those in primary schools.
According to the Commission, primary institutions will receive the largest share of the vacancies. A total of 7,065 positions have been set aside for P1 teachers to fill gaps created by retirements, resignations and other forms of exit. Many schools have reported increased strain on existing staff, and the replacements are expected to restore balance once the recruitment process is complete.
Junior Secondary Schools have been allocated 12 posts. Although the number is modest, it addresses specific staffing needs in institutions that lost teachers earlier in the year. The positions will help maintain continuity in learning areas that require specialised attention within the junior school structure.
Secondary schools will take up 2,082 replacement slots. These vacancies cover a wide range of subject areas in public secondary institutions. Several counties reported shortages in science, language and mathematics departments, and the new positions are intended to stabilise workloads and support the performance of key programmes.
The Commission has directed all interested applicants to visit its official website, www.tsc.go.ke, for detailed instructions on the application procedure, qualification requirements and timelines. Applications will be submitted online, and teachers have been encouraged to follow the official guidance to avoid misinformation.
This replacement exercise forms part of TSC’s routine staffing plan, aimed at ensuring that schools remain adequately staffed when teachers exit the service. Once the recruitment process concludes, successful candidates will be deployed to their respective institutions to restore normal operation.
The announcement has drawn strong interest from unemployed teachers across the country, many of whom have been waiting for new openings since the start of the year. The release of the vacancies offers a chance for them to rejoin the profession and support schools that have been operating with reduced staff.
By Nairobi