Teachers across the country have been given another opportunity to advance their careers following a fresh announcement by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC).
In line with its constitutional mandate under Article 237, the Commission has re-advertised 1,631 administrative and leadership positions, giving qualified teachers another opportunity to progress professionally within primary and secondary schools.
The latest vacancies fall into three promotional categories. They include 1,470 Deputy Headteacher II positions in primary schools under Advert No. 110/2026, graded C4 (T-Scale 9), as well as 132 Deputy Principal III positions under Advert No. 108/2026 and 29 Senior Master II positions under Advert No. 109/2026 in secondary schools. The two secondary school positions are graded D1 (T-Scale 11).
The latest recruitment exercise comes after a major promotion drive launched by the TSC in July, when the Commission advertised 34,016 promotional positions across basic education institutions and teacher training colleges. The exercise was aimed at creating career progression opportunities for teachers and addressing professional stagnation.
Following the closure of the initial applications on August 10 and the subsequent shortlisting and interview process, the re-advertisement provides another opportunity for eligible teachers who may have missed the earlier application window.
However, the Commission has clarified that teachers who successfully applied for the specific positions during the previous recruitment exercise are not required to submit fresh applications.
Applicants must meet the requirements set out in the Commission’s Career Progression Guidelines and ensure that all information contained in their official online profiles is accurate and up to date.
The positions also come with enhanced remuneration under the 2025–2029 Collective Bargaining Agreement. Teachers in Grade C4 earn a basic monthly salary ranging from Sh57,667 to Sh72,988, while officers in Grade D1 earn between Sh80,500 and Sh97,827, exclusive of allowances and statutory deductions.
Teachers appointed as Deputy Headteacher II will be expected to support the management of primary schools, supervise staff and assist in the implementation of the curriculum. In secondary schools, Deputy Principals and Senior Masters will take on increased administrative and leadership responsibilities.
The TSC has also encouraged qualified persons with disabilities to apply, reaffirming its commitment to fair and inclusive employment practices.
All eligible candidates are required to submit their applications exclusively through the official TSC online recruitment portal. Manual applications will not be accepted.
The application deadline is midnight on September 14, 2026.
Applicants should also be prepared to work in different locations, as the Commission has not provided a station-by-station breakdown of the vacancies. Successful candidates will be deployed to schools where vacancies exist across the country.
The recruitment is expected to provide new leadership opportunities for teachers while strengthening management and administration in primary and secondary schools across Kenya.
