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Unit Group (L4) • 2355

2355 — Other Arts Teachers

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L4 CODE: 2355
2 PROFESSIONALS → 23 Teaching Professionals → 235 Other Teaching Professionals
Summary
Other Arts Teachers (KeSCO 2355) supports outcomes in the Education & Training sector by applying job-specific knowledge, standards, and tools to deliver quality services or outputs. Duties and complexity vary by employer, work setting, and seniority level, but the occupation generally requires reliability, competence, and continuous learning.
Minimum entry
Diploma or Bachelor’s degree
Future outlook
Future trends such as digital transformation, automation, climate resilience, and changing consumer needs are shaping most occupations. Workers who continuously upskill (digital literacy, quality standards, safety, customer service, and modern tools) are more resilient and competitive.
Sectors
Education & TrainingProfessional ServicesPublic SectorPrivate SectorNGO/DevelopmentSpecialised Practice
Description
Other Arts Teachers (KeSCO 2355) supports outcomes in the Education & Training sector by applying job-specific knowledge, standards, and tools to deliver quality services or outputs. Duties and complexity vary by employer, work setting, and seniority level, but the occupation generally requires reliability, competence, and continuous learning.
Employment prospects
Prospects depend on national and county demand, sector investment, policy priorities, and supply of trained workers. Job seekers improve prospects by gaining practical experience, building a portfolio or track record, earning relevant certifications, and being flexible on location and sub-sector.
Tasks
  • Prepare schemes of work, lesson plans, and learning resources
  • Deliver instruction using learner-centred and competency-based approaches
  • Assess learners through tests, assignments, practicals, and observation
  • Provide feedback, remedial support, and mentorship to learners
  • Maintain learner records, attendance, and performance reports
  • Manage classrooms/workshops and ensure safe learning environments
  • Support co-curricular activities, guidance, and career development
  • Participate in curriculum review, departmental planning, and moderation
  • Use ICT and digital learning tools where applicable
  • Engage parents/guardians or stakeholders where required
  • Support inclusive education and special needs accommodations
Skills
Communication (verbal and written) | Teamwork and collaboration | Problem-solving and critical thinking | Time management and prioritisation | Attention to detail and accuracy | Customer service orientation | Integrity and ethical conduct | Adaptability and continuous learning | Decision-making and judgement | Documentation and record-keeping | Digital literacy (basic) | Safety awareness and compliance mindset
Core skills
  • Communication (verbal and written)
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving and critical thinking
  • Time management and prioritisation
  • Attention to detail and accuracy
  • Customer service orientation
  • Integrity and ethical conduct
  • Adaptability and continuous learning
  • Decision-making and judgement
  • Documentation and record-keeping
  • Digital literacy (basic)
  • Safety awareness and compliance mindset
Technical skills
  • Lesson planning and curriculum interpretation
  • Assessment design and marking
  • Classroom/workshop management
  • Learner engagement methods
  • Competency-based training approaches
  • Inclusive education strategies
  • ICT integration in teaching
  • Guidance and counselling basics
  • Learning resource development
  • Performance tracking and reporting
Transferable skills
  • Leadership and supervision (as one progresses)
  • Negotiation and stakeholder management
  • Conflict resolution
  • Presentation and public speaking
  • Creativity and innovation
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Planning and organisation
  • Resilience and stress management
  • Service mindset and empathy
  • Networking and relationship building
  • Analytical thinking
  • Professionalism and work discipline
Certifications
  • Trade test / competency certification (where applicable)
  • Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) certification (strongly recommended)
  • Equipment-specific operator certification (where applicable)
  • First Aid certification (recommended in many workplaces)
Education
Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Education or subject area + teaching qualification | Teaching practice / practicum | Progression through teaching roles → senior teacher/head of department → leadership | Continuous development in pedagogy, assessment, curriculum, and inclusion
Pathways
  • Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Education or subject area + teaching qualification
  • Teaching practice / practicum
  • Progression through teaching roles → senior teacher/head of department → leadership
  • Continuous development in pedagogy, assessment, curriculum, and inclusion
Relevant courses
  • Bachelor of Education (Primary/Secondary)
  • Diploma in Education / TVET Trainer programmes
  • Educational Psychology
  • Curriculum Studies
  • Assessment and Evaluation
  • Special Needs Education
  • Guidance and Counselling
  • ICT Integration in Education
  • Competency-Based Education/Training (CBE/CBT)
Institutions
  • Universities (accredited public and private universities offering relevant programmes)
  • National Polytechnics and TVET institutions (diploma, certificate, artisan programmes)
  • Technical Training Institutes and Vocational Centres
  • Professional Colleges and Accredited Training Academies
  • Sector Training Authorities and Recognised Centres of Excellence
  • Employer-based Academies and Apprenticeship Programmes
  • Online Learning Platforms (supplementary; verify recognition for regulated fields)
  • Industry Associations and Professional Bodies (short courses/CPD)
Minimum requirements
  • Minimum education: Diploma or Bachelor’s degree
  • Basic literacy and numeracy (reading, writing, and basic calculations)
  • Good conduct, reliability, and professional behaviour
  • Ability to follow instructions, procedures, and workplace rules
  • Basic digital literacy where the role uses computers/phones
  • Physical/medical fitness where the role is physically demanding or safety-sensitive
  • Regulatory registration/licensing where required (profession-dependent)
  • Background checks/clearance for sensitive roles where applicable
Work context
Workplace policies | Team collaboration | Quality standards | Classroom | Training centre | Learning facilitation | Assessment | Teaching & mentoring
Where they work
  • Schools, TVET institutions, universities, training centres and education programmes.
Work setting
Not specified.
Schedule
Full-time commonDaytime hours commonDeadlines possible
Employment type
Formal employment possible
Earnings
Entry level
KES 50,000 – 120,000
Mid level
KES 120,000 – 250,000
Senior level
KES 250,000+
Entry-level typical range (illustrative): KES 50,000 – 120,000 | Mid-level typical range (illustrative): KES 120,000 – 250,000 | Senior/experienced typical range (illustrative): KES 250,000+ | Earnings vary by employer (public/private), location, allowances, commissions, overtime, risk factors, and scarcity of skills
How to become one
Study education or a teaching subject at university or TVET, complete teaching practice, meet Teachers Service Commission or employer requirements and apply for teaching posts.
Career progression
  • Entry/Intern → Junior Practitioner → Mid-level → Senior Specialist
  • Senior Specialist → Team Lead/Principal → Manager/Head of Unit (where applicable)
  • Some pathways include consultancy, research, training, or policy roles
Related occupations
  • Other occupations within the same KeSCO major group
  • Support roles in the same sector/industry
  • Supervisory roles related to this occupation’s work area
  • Specialist variants of the same occupation (where they exist)
Occupation titles
2355-11 — Coach, dance
Coach, dance is responsible for creating choreography for a team dance routine, demonstrating dance methods, explaining proper health and safety techniques, such as stretches and nutrition, and history of dance genres and styles within the education sector.
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2355-12 — Coach, dancesport
Coach, dance sport is responsible for choreographing and teaching routines, monitor the progress of his or her team and vary instruction to meet the needs of individual members; teach students in the practice, theory and performance of dance, instructing and demonstrating practical aspects of dance, within the education sector.
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2355-13 — Coach, drama
Coach, drama is responsible for trains performers and gives them advice mentors performers to enable them to improve their acting and dramatic performances, helps performers prepare for auditions and prepare better for roles; instructing and demonstrating practical aspects of drama; arranging visits and tours to exhibitions and performances within the education sector.
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2355-14 — Instructor, dance
Instructor, dance is responsible for instructing and demonstrating practical aspects dance, visual or other arts; assessing students and offering advice, criticism and encouragement; revising curricula, course content, course materials and methods of instruction within the education sector.
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2355-15 — Manager, dance studio: instructing
Manager, dance studio: instructing is responsible for ensure that the dance activity, project or performance takes place; manage budgets, liaise with venues, draft contracts, take bookings, and organize schedules within the education sector.
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2355-16 — Teacher, dance school
Teacher, dance school is responsible for teach students in the practice, theory and performance of dance show students how to warm up and move safely; demonstrate how to perform dance moves; design dance pieces and performances within the education sector.
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2355-17 — Teacher, dance: private tuition
Teacher, dance: private tuition is responsible for teach students in the practice, theory and performance of dance provide private or small group tuition as an extra curricular activity in association with mainstream educational institutions within the education sector.
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2355-18 — Teacher, drama: private tuition
Teacher, drama: private tuition is responsible for teach drama in private training establishments within the education sector.
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2355-21 — Teacher, painting: private tuition
Teacher, painting: private tuition is responsible for teaches students in the practice and theory of painting in private training establishments; preparing and presenting material on the theory of painting instructing and demonstrating practical aspects keeping abreast of developments in painting organize for exhibitions or performances of students' work within the education sector.
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2355-22 — Teacher, sculpture: private tuition
Teacher, sculpture: private tuition is responsible for instruct students how to produce, appreciate, and understand the fine arts within the education sector.
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2355-23 — Tutor, art: private tuition
Tutor, art: private tuition is responsible for assesses the students’ level of ability and determining learning needs; plans, preparing and delivering programs of study, lessons and workshops for individual students and groups; instructs and demonstrates practical aspects of drama, dance, visual or other arts within the education sector.
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2355-24 — Tutor, dance: private tuition
Tutor, dance: private tuition is responsible for assessing the students’ level of ability and determining planning, preparing and delivering programs of study preparing and demonstrating practical aspects of dance; preparing students for performance and assessments; arranging visits and tours to exhibitions and performances within the education sector.
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2355-25 — Tutor, drama: private tuition
Tutor, drama: private tuition is responsible for teach students in the practice, theory and performance of drama provide private tuition as an extra curricular activity in association with mainstream educational institutions within the education sector.
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2355-26 — Tutor, painting: private tuition
Tutor, painting: private tuition is responsible for teach students in the practice, theory of painting provide private or small group tuition as an extra curricular activity in association with mainstream educational institutions within the education sector.
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