Discover the latest updates on TSC Posting Criteria for Recently Promoted Teachers). Learn about the criteria for recently promoted teachers and what to expect in terms of placements.
Introduction:
Learn about the Teachers Service Commission’s (TSC) recent decisions on teacher promotions and postings. Find out how these changes may affect you or your colleagues.
Subheadings:
- Promotion and Replacement Decisions
- Impact on Various Administrative Roles
- Promotion Slots and Process Overview
- Mandatory Documents for Successful Candidates
- Posting Procedures and Expectations
Content:
Following the final release of promotion slots, TSC has outlined the criteria for posting recently promoted teachers and replacing those in acting roles. Teachers previously unsuccessful in securing promotions will be replaced.

Changes in administrative roles, including senior teachers, deputy headteachers, and principals, are expected. Over 36,000 promotion slots were advertised in 2023, with successful candidates receiving their promotion letters. Acting appointments have been common due to teacher retirements.
To ensure smooth transitions and prevent vacancies, TSC directed directors to oversee school management diligently. Promotion interviews involved around 150,000 teachers, with successful candidates required to submit mandatory documents like a Certificate of Good Conduct and Tax Compliance Certificate.
Promoted deputy and headteachers may be posted outside their sub-counties, while senior teachers will likely fill vacancies within theirs. Teachers promoted through confirmation may continue in