The 10 Most Marketable TSC Subject Combinations in Kenya.
Some subject combinations are more considered by the Teachers Service Commission in Kenya than others because of demand in secondary schools.
Here is the top 10 most marketable TSC subject combinations
1. Mathematics/Physics
This combination, especially, is in high demand, most specifically in secondary schools that have a shortage of qualified teachers in STEM subjects. Math and Physics teachers will always be required to prepare students for engineering, technology, and science-related fields; thus, this makes up one of the most marketable subject combinations.
2. Mathematics and Chemistry
Math and Chemistry teachers remain in high demand for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics-focused schools. This is a remarkable combination because it keeps in line with Kenya’s commitment to enhancing learning in STEM subjects. Employment for candidates offering this combination is relatively easy to find.
3. Biology and Chemistry
Biology and Chemistry are foundational subjects to the study of medical and biological sciences. As such, this combination is common and job-rewarding, especially in schools focusing on the sciences. There will be a need for biology and chemistry teachers to push programs that lead students into health and environmental sciences.
4. English and Literature
English and Literature remain among the most marketable combinations in Kenyan secondary schools. Since English is a core subject in Kenyan secondary schools, as well as being very key in communication skills, it remains highly in demand for teachers who are experts in both aspects, which would help in literacy and improvement of languages.
5. Kiswahili and History
Mentor in Kiswahili and History to enable language and cultural learning. Such a combination is marketable at schools that also place an emphasis on the language arts and social studies once again, aligning with the national curriculum that places emphasis on Kiswahili as one of the core language subjects.
6. Geography and History
Teachers of Geography and History are indispensable in any strong humanities program at school. This therefore makes the combination attractive since it aids the social sciences thus making it lucrative for teachers with a specialty in human geography, world history and current affairs that prepare students for public service and teaching careers.
7. Business Studies and Mathematics
Business Studies combined with Mathematics is one of the courses in high demand, especially with the growing trend of entrepreneurship and business-related studies in Kenya. This combination is marketable; it provides the student with quantitative skills and an understanding of the economy that is vital for a business career.
8. Agriculture and Biology
Agriculture and Biology are in demand particularly in rural schools and areas where much emphasis is being placed on agricultural development. This therefore means that this combination is marketable at schools with agricultural programs and furthers the country’s goal of improving agricultural literacy and food security.
9. Computer Studies and Mathematics
With increased integration of technology in education, the market demand for Computer Studies and Mathematics is high. A teacher with this combination would be very relevant to the ICT programs, coding, and digital skills, considering the Kenyan government’s plans on digital literacy in schools.
10. CRE and History
Schools that emphasize the Humanities and Ethics need CRE and History teachers. This combination is, therefore, marketable in areas where religious studies’ enrollment is at an all-time high, supporting personal growth and cultural understanding in the curriculum.
