eaching is one of the most demanding professions in the world and teachers round the world share a common significance of impacting knowledge and contributing greatly in the future of young ones, but how encouraging is the salary of these teachers?
The roles teachers play in the lives of students, education and society at large cannot be overemphasized as they help to shape the mindset of the nation generally.
A teacher as we all know is someone who knows, educates, inspires, impact, encourages, and change lives and is also a role model to students.
In this article we will be looking at teachers salary in Kenya.
Average Salary of Teachers in Kenya
The Average Salary of Teachers in Kenya is Ksh 29,000
Where Entry Level Average Salary is Ksh 26,000
And Senior Level Average Salary is about Ksh 38,000 and above.
View specific salaries of teachers here.
Who is a Teacher?
A teacher prepares lesson plans and educate students at all levels. Assign homework, grade tests, and document progress of students. Instructs variety of subjects.
Teacher Duties
- Develop and issue educational content including notes, tests, and assignments.
- Supervise classes to ensure all students are learning in a safe and productive environment.
- Organize supplies and resources for lectures and presentations.
- Deliver personalized instruction to each student by encouraging interactive learning.
- Plan and implement educational activities and events.
- Ensure your classroom is clean and orderly.
- Prepare and distribute periodic progress reports and semester report cards.
- Attend parent-teacher meetings.
- Evaluate and document students’ progress.
- Allocate and grade homework, assignments, and tests.
Educational qualification:
- Requires a Bachelors degree, NCE or OND in Teaching,
Skills:
- In-depth knowledge of teaching methods and legal educational procedures
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
- Well-organized with excellent leadership abilities
- Exceptional interpersonal and presentation skills.
Common Teacher Interview Questions
- Why do you want to be a teacher?
- What is your teaching philosophy?
- Why should we hire you to teach here?
- How can you help our school/students?
- What do you find most frustrating about teaching?
- What are your strengths as a teacher?
- Tell me about your teaching style
- How have you helped a “tough” student?
Primary School Teachers Salary in Kenya
Primary school teachers teach children between the ages of four to eleven. They ensure these children have good literacy level before going to secondary school.
Primary School Teachers salary ranges between ksh10,000 – ksh70,000 depending on the level of education and experience of the teacher.
secondary School Teachers Salary in Kenya
Secondary school teachers are responsible for teaching the curriculum subjects that are approved by the government. The secondary stage influences students career path greatly and as such is very important for students so teachers have a big role to play at this stage.
Secondary School Teachers salary ranges between Ksh 10,000– Ksh 150,000
Private and Public School Salary Comparison
In Kenya, teachers can either be employed in public schools by the government or private schools and for private schools, their salaries are determined by the school level depending on the strength and size of the school while public school salaries are from the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) salary structure.
Other Salaries for Teachers in Kenya
Principal – ksh 102,807- 148,360
Head Teacher – ksh 36,000 – 50,000
Assistant Teacher – KSh 25,000 – 35,000
Teachers Average Salary by Location
Kwale – ksh 48,000
Narok – ksh 39,000
Garissa – ksh 38,000
Siaya – ksh 34,000
Kajiado – ksh 33,000
Taita-taveta – ksh 33,000
Nairobi – ksh 32,000
Nakuru – ksh 30,000
Migori – ksh 27,000
Mombasa – ksh 26,000
Kitui – ksh 22,000
Kisumu – ksh 19,000
Machakos – ksh 18,000
