Intern Teachers Rejoice! Confirmations After July Budget

Intern Teachers Rejoice! Confirmations After July Budget

Intern Teachers Rejoice! Confirmations After July Budget

Kenyan teachers have much to be happy about, especially those who are just starting out in their professions! In an effort to improve the educational system and alleviate the teacher shortage, the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has proposed major initiatives.

This year, more than 25,000 primary and junior secondary school teachers who completed their internship requirements should anticipate having their permanent and pensionable (PNP) posts confirmed. This news provides worthy teachers with much-needed employment security and stability.

Not all intern teachers will be automatically confirmed. Only those who diligently renewed their internship contracts and actively participated in the program are eligible. The first wave of confirmations will prioritize the 20,000 teachers recruited in February 2023.

Newly confirmed teachers will be placed in appropriate salary grades based on their qualifications. Graduate interns with teaching degrees can expect to be placed in job group C2, while those holding PTE certificates (post-secondary teaching diplomas) will start in grade B5.

The government’s funding allocation for 2024–2025 shows how committed it is to boosting the teaching force. In addition to making it easier to confirm current interns, these money will open doors for recruiting of 20,000 more teachers.

The crucial issue of teacher shortages is immediately addressed by these programs, especially in junior secondary schools that have recently opened. The CEO of TSC, Dr. Nancy Macharia, emphasized the stark difference between the existing number of junior secondary school teachers—56,928—and the necessary 99,045 teachers. This new round of confirmations along with the recruitment drive will greatly close the gap.

To further optimize staffing, TSC is strategically deploying P1 teachers (primary school teachers with basic qualifications) to junior secondary schools. This addresses the teacher surplus in primary schools following curriculum changes that reduced class sizes. Eligible P1 teachers with degrees in secondary education subjects can also apply for promotion to fill positions in junior secondary schools.

Under President William Ruto’s leadership, the government has instituted a uniform two-year internship program in a number of sectors, including education. This guarantees uniform standards and makes it easier for newly hired instructors to settle into long-term roles.

A wave of improvements is being brought to Kenyan education by these pronouncements. After completing their internship requirements, teachers will receive confirmation; chances will be provided to recent graduates through recruiting efforts; and the urgent shortage of junior secondary school teachers will be addressed. Both teachers and students stand to gain from this all-encompassing strategy, which is expected to reinforce the educational system.