Teachers who wish to be employed by the government have until February 12 to submit their applications.
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) is recruiting 5,000 teachers to support 100 percent transition from primary to secondary schools, a policy in its second phase.
TSC chief executive Nancy Macharia said those applying for the positions must be 45 years and below and must be registered with the commission.
“Applications for posts in secondary schools must be holder of a minimum of diploma in education and should apply to the boards of management of the schools where a vacancy has been advertised and submit an application to the TSC county director,” said Mrs Macharia.
She said the commission will only deal with TSC county directors and board of management in the exercise.
The recruitment of the teachers will bring to 12,000 the number of teachers recruited since last year, when the plan was rolled out.
“These teachers will come in handy in supporting this policy, which ensures that all children from primary join secondary schools,” said Mrs Macharia.
The recruitment is expected to cost Sh3 billion.