TSC Releases List of 2,086 Secondary School Vacancies: Check Schools and Subjects by County
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has released a detailed distribution of 2,086 attrition vacancies in secondary schools across Kenya, giving thousands of unemployed and qualified teachers an opportunity to identify schools with staffing gaps in their respective counties.
The November 2026 vacancy distribution, contained in Appendix 3, lists the secondary schools with available teaching positions, the required subject combinations and the number of vacancies allocated to each institution.
The document provides an important reference for teachers preparing to apply for the 2026/2027 recruitment of teachers on permanent and pensionable terms.
Unlike general vacancy announcements that only indicate the total number of available positions, the latest appendix breaks down the opportunities by region, county and Sub-County. It also identifies individual schools where teachers are required, making it easier for applicants to establish whether their teaching combinations match the advertised staffing needs.
The 2,086 positions are described as attrition vacancies, meaning they relate to staffing gaps arising from teacher attrition. The distribution covers secondary schools in different parts of the country.
Counties with notable vacancy allocations
The appendix shows significant allocations in several counties, including:
| County | Number of vacancies |
|---|---|
| Murang’a | 133 |
| Kiambu | 123 |
| Nyeri | 113 |
| Nyandarua | 79 |
| Makueni | 77 |
| Kirinyaga | 54 |
| Homa Bay | 40 |
| Nandi | 34 |
| Kilifi | 31 |
| Garissa | 26 |
These figures are among the county allocations identified in the November 2026 distribution document.
APPENDIX 3- DISTRIBUTION OF VACANCIES IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS NOV 2026.pdf
APPENDIX 3- DISTRIBUTION OF VACANCIES IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS NOV 2026.pdf
APPENDIX 3- DISTRIBUTION OF VACANCIES IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS NOV 2026.pdf
APPENDIX 3- DISTRIBUTION OF VACANCIES IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS NOV 2026.pdf
APPENDIX 3- DISTRIBUTION OF VACANCIES IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS NOV 2026.pdf
Teachers of which subjects should check the vacancies?
The distribution covers a wide range of teaching combinations, including sciences, humanities, languages, technical subjects and other specialist areas.
Some of the combinations appearing frequently in the listed schools include:
- Mathematics/Physics
- Chemistry/Biology
- Biology/Agriculture
- English/Literature
- Kiswahili/History
- Geography/CRE
- Mathematics/Chemistry
- Business Studies/Geography
- Computer Studies
- Home Science
There are also vacancies in specialist areas such as French, Music, Electricity, Building and Construction, Woodwork, Fine Art and Design.
Teachers should pay close attention to the exact subject combinations indicated against individual schools. Having the correct teaching subjects is an important consideration when identifying suitable opportunities.
Schools with advertised vacancies in selected counties
The appendix identifies individual institutions where teachers are required.
In Kiambu County, for example, the listed schools include Alliance High School, Mangu High School, Kiambu Township Secondary School, Loreto Kiambu Girls Secondary School, Kabete High School and several other institutions.
In Murang’a County, schools appearing in the distribution include Murang’a High School, Mugoiri Girls Secondary School, Kangema High School, Kerugoya Boys High School is not listed in Murang’a but in neighbouring Kirinyaga County, and several other institutions across the county.
In Nandi County, the listed institutions include Kapsabet Boys Secondary School, Kapsabet Girls High School, St Joseph’s Chepterit Secondary School and other schools across the Sub-Counties.
The document also identifies opportunities in Western Kenya, including schools in Kakamega, Busia and other counties.
APPENDIX 3- DISTRIBUTION OF VACANCIES IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS NOV 2026.pdf
APPENDIX 3- DISTRIBUTION OF VACANCIES IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS NOV 2026.pdf
APPENDIX 3- DISTRIBUTION OF VACANCIES IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS NOV 2026.pdf
What teachers should do before applying
Teachers interested in the 2,086 secondary school attrition vacancies should carefully examine the distribution document before making their applications.
The first step is to identify their teaching combinations and establish whether a matching vacancy has been listed in their preferred Sub-County.
Applicants should also confirm that they meet the academic and professional qualifications required by the Teachers Service Commission.
The recruitment process is expected to follow the applicable TSC recruitment guidelines for the 2026/2027 financial year.
Teachers should ensure that their TSC registration details are valid and prepare their academic certificates, professional documents and other supporting records.
Importantly, the distribution document should not be confused with an individual appointment letter or confirmation of employment. It identifies the staffing requirements and their locations, while recruitment and selection are handled through the Commission’s official procedures.
Applicants should rely on official TSC communication for application deadlines, interview dates and any subsequent recruitment instructions.
Where to find the complete list of 2,086 TSC vacancies
The full distribution is contained in Appendix 3: Distribution of 2,086 Attrition Vacancies in Secondary Schools – November 2026.
The 40-page document provides the names of schools, school codes, required subject combinations and the number of positions allocated to each institution.
Teachers are encouraged to examine the appendix carefully to identify opportunities in their respective counties and Sub-Counties.
The document is particularly important for applicants who want to establish whether their subject combinations match the staffing needs identified by TSC.
Bottom line: The November 2026 distribution provides teachers with a detailed picture of 2,086 secondary school attrition vacancies across Kenya. Teachers should check the school-by-school breakdown and prepare their applications in line with the official TSC recruitment requirement.
