The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has officially announced 34,016 promotion vacancies for teachers across Kenya, giving thousands of educators an opportunity to advance their careers in the 2026 promotion exercise.
The vacancies, advertised under TSC Advert Numbers 78/2026 to 107/2026, target teachers serving in regular schools, Teachers Training Colleges (TTCs), Special Needs Education (SNE) institutions and Curriculum Support Offices. The Commission has invited qualified teachers and curriculum support officers to submit their applications online before the closing date of Monday, August 10, 2026 at midnight.
The promotion exercise is one of the largest undertaken by the Commission in recent years and is aimed at strengthening leadership in schools while rewarding teachers for experience, performance and professional growth under the Career Progression Guidelines.
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Applications to Be Submitted Online Only
TSC has directed all interested and qualified teachers to submit their applications through the Commission’s online recruitment portal.
The Commission has made it clear that manual applications will not be accepted. Only applications submitted before the deadline will be considered during the shortlisting process.
Successful applicants will be deployed to schools and institutions where vacancies exist.
In addition, TSC has reaffirmed its commitment to equal employment opportunities, encouraging qualified persons living with disabilities to apply for the available positions.
Breakdown of the Advertised Promotion Vacancies
The vacancies cover leadership, management, classroom teaching and curriculum support positions across various job groups.
| T-Scale | Job Group | Position | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | D5 | Chief Principal (Regular) | 54 |
| 15 | D5 | Chief Principal (TTC) | 7 |
| 14 | D4 | Senior Principal (Regular) | 148 |
| 14 | D4 | Senior Principal (TTC) | 7 |
| 13 | D3 | Deputy Principal I (Regular) | 770 |
| 13 | D3 | Deputy Principal I (TTC) | 7 |
| 13 | D3 | Deputy Principal I (SNE) | 6 |
| 12 | D2 | Deputy Principal II | 891 |
| 12 | D2 | Senior Lecturer I | 15 |
| 12 | D2 | Senior Master I | 2 |
| 11 | D1 | Curriculum Support Officer I | 34 |
| 11 | D1 | Curriculum Support Officer I (SNE) | 7 |
| 11 | D1 | Deputy Principal III | 1,068 |
| 11 | D1 | Deputy Principal III (SNE) | 5 |
| 11 | D1 | Senior Headteacher | 199 |
| 11 | D1 | Senior Headteacher (SNE) | 5 |
| 11 | D1 | Senior Lecturer II | 34 |
| 11 | D1 | Senior Master II | 272 |
| 10 | C5 | Curriculum Support Officer II | 69 |
| 10 | C5 | Deputy Headteacher I | 1,865 |
| 10 | C5 | Deputy Headteacher I (SNE) | 20 |
| 10 | C5 | Senior Lecturer III | 44 |
| 10 | C5 | Senior Master III | 1,665 |
| 9 | C4 | Deputy Headteacher II | 3,075 |
| 9 | C4 | Deputy Headteacher II (SNE) | 20 |
| 9 | C4 | Senior Lecturer IV | 51 |
| 9 | C4 | Senior Master IV | 5,956 |
| 8 | C3 | Secondary Teacher I | 20 |
| 8 | C3 | Senior Teacher I | 4,210 |
| 7 | C2 | Senior Teacher II | 13,490 |
Total Vacancies: 34,016
Senior Teacher II Accounts for the Largest Share
Among all the advertised positions, Senior Teacher II (T-Scale 7, Job Group C2) has the highest number of vacancies, with 13,490 positions available. This category alone accounts for a significant portion of the overall promotion opportunities.
Other positions with high numbers of vacancies include:
| Position | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Senior Teacher II | 13,490 |
| Senior Master IV | 5,956 |
| Senior Teacher I | 4,210 |
| Deputy Headteacher II | 3,075 |
| Deputy Headteacher I | 1,865 |
| Senior Master III | 1,665 |
| Deputy Principal III | 1,068 |
| Deputy Principal II | 891 |
| Deputy Principal I | 770 |
The figures indicate that TSC is placing significant emphasis on promoting teachers into middle and senior leadership positions to improve school management and instructional leadership across the country.
Positions Available Across Different Institutions
The vacancies are spread across several categories of educational institutions, ensuring that teachers from different sectors have an opportunity to compete for promotion.
The advertised positions include opportunities in:
- Regular primary schools
- Regular secondary schools
- Teachers Training Colleges (TTCs)
- Special Needs Education (SNE) institutions
- Curriculum Support Offices
This broad distribution reflects the Commission’s efforts to strengthen leadership and instructional support throughout Kenya’s education system.
General Eligibility Requirements
While each advertised position has its own specific requirements, applicants are generally expected to meet several conditions before qualifying for promotion.
Among the key considerations are:
- Serving in the feeder grade for the required minimum period.
- Maintaining satisfactory performance records through the Teacher Performance Appraisal and Development (TPAD) system.
- Demonstrating leadership, supervisory and mentoring abilities.
- Meeting the academic and professional qualifications prescribed for the specific position.
Teachers are encouraged to carefully review the requirements for the position they intend to apply for before submitting their applications.
Importance of the Promotion Exercise
Teacher promotions are a critical part of the Career Progression Guidelines implemented by TSC. Besides recognising professional experience and good performance, promotions enable teachers to assume greater responsibilities in school administration, curriculum implementation and instructional leadership.
Promotion also allows successful applicants to move to higher job groups and T-Scales, resulting in improved remuneration and expanded leadership roles within schools and other educational institutions.
The exercise is expected to address long-standing concerns from teachers awaiting career progression while helping to fill leadership gaps in schools across the country.
Deadline for Applications
Eligible teachers have until Monday, August 10, 2026 at midnight to submit their applications.
Because the application process is entirely online, applicants are advised to complete and submit their forms early to avoid last-minute technical challenges that may arise as the deadline approaches.
With more than 34,000 promotion vacancies available, this recruitment exercise presents one of the biggest career advancement opportunities for Kenyan teachers in 2026. Teachers who meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply within the stipulated timeline to maximise their chances of securing promotion in the latest TSC exercise.
