Unit Group (L4) 2357

2357 — Other Teaching Professionals

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L4 CODE: 2357
2 PROFESSIONALS → 23 Teaching Professionals → 235 Other Teaching Professionals
Summary
Other Teaching Professionals (KeSCO 2357) 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 Teaching Professionals (KeSCO 2357) 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
  • Plan and prioritise daily work activities to meet targets and deadlines
  • Follow workplace procedures, standards, and relevant regulations
  • Carry out core job duties accurately and safely
  • Use job tools/equipment/software correctly and maintain them appropriately
  • Communicate progress, issues, and requirements with supervisors and colleagues
  • Serve clients/customers professionally and resolve routine queries
  • Document work completed, maintain records, and submit routine reports
  • Identify errors, risks, or service gaps and propose improvements
  • Work as part of a team and coordinate tasks across units
  • Maintain confidentiality and ethical conduct where required
  • Comply with occupational safety and health (OSH) guidelines
  • Participate in training, mentoring, or continuous improvement activities
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 | Professional environment | Standards compliance | Reporting | Teaching & mentoring
Where they work
  • Public sector institutions, private companies, NGOs and community-based organisations depending on the sector.
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
Complete a degree in the relevant discipline, undertake internships or graduate programmes and meet any professional registration or licensing requirements.
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
2357-11 — Adviser, student
Adviser, Student is responsible for supporting the students' personal growth and development by guiding them on their learning processes and educational goals; provide regular counseling for the students for their career aspirations, identify students’ strengths and weaknesses, and develops learning plans coordinate with the students' parents and guardians to report the students' progress and determine appropriate scholastic solutions within the education sector.
2357-12 — Coach, debating
Coach, Debating is responsible for recruits, prepares and teach students in the classroom and practical experiences in debate tournaments within the education sector.
2357-13 — Coach, mathematics: private tuition
Coach, Mathematics: Private Tuition is responsible for plan and present math lessons to students; grading assignments and quizzes, and tracking students' progress within the education sector.
2357-14 — Counsellor, college
Counsellor, College is responsible for help students explore and find their careers; advice students to organize their priorities for their experience in college; assist students in researching the available options for a college training within the education sector.
2357-15 — Counsellor, school
Counsellor, School is responsible for provide students with guidance and support in dealing with an array of issues such as personal, academic, parental or social pressures within the education sector.
2357-16 — Counsellor, student
Counsellor, Student is responsible for work with students, parents, and educators to help the students succeed in mathematics and socially; they provide one on one emotional guidance and help students plan for their futures by guiding them in building a career within the education sector.
2357-17 — Tutor, after school: mathematics
Tutor, After School: Mathematics is responsible for helps students with their mathematical homework work one on one with students providing personalized instruction helps students prepare for mathematical exams reinforce key concepts covered in class provides additional support to students who are struggling with mathematics within the education sector.
2357-18 — Tutor, calligraphy
Tutor, Calligraphy is responsible for identifies client specific needs and specifications select appropriate materials for the job researching and practicing different fonts and styles, and completing layouts and timeframes within the education sector.
2357-21 — Tutor, chemistry: private tuition
Tutor, Chemistry: Private Tuition is responsible for help students overcome learning challenges related to chemistry; assess what chemistry concepts the student needs help with, explain the lesson in a way that is clear and easy to understand give sample exercises to reinforce learning; assist with homework assignments or special projects within the education sector.
2357-22 — Tutor, coaching college
Tutor, Coaching College is responsible for assist students during lab classes as well as class work develop and institute critical study benefits to strengthen student performance by provide primary study support and feedback for students within the education sector.
2357-23 — Tutor, dressmaking: private tuition
Tutor, Dressmaking: Private Tuition is responsible for initiates the teaching and learning process with a focus on continuous improvement on private basis; creates an environment in which dress making students can accomplish the learning competencies of the course; maintaining and delivering curriculum within the education sector.
2357-24 — Tutor, elocution: private tuition
Tutor, Elocution: Private Tuition is responsible for oversee the students’ progress through assignments and by providing regular feedback; teach students speaking in english through courses like public speaking and elocution design, build and maintain lesson plans with exceptional learning experiences within the education sector.
2357-25 — Tutor, handicrafts: private tuition
Tutor, Handicrafts: Private Tuition is responsible for instructing students in handicrafts such as modelling, fret work, clay work, cutting forms and shapes in card boards, paper and plywood, toy making, designing simple artistic and decorative pieces within the education sector.
2357-26 — Tutor, literacy and numeracy: private tuition
Tutor, Literacy and Numeracy: Private Tuition is responsible for provide and contribute to the teaching of literacy and numeracy in accordance with the national curriculum and using the appropriate syllabus, materials and schemes of work; evaluation and assessment of pupils’ work and report on pupil achievement and attainment in line with school policy within the education sector.
2357-27 — Tutor, literacy: private tuition
Tutor, Literacy: Private Tuition is responsible for reinforce instruction for individual or small groups of students; tutor students in specific areas in reading intervention; assist in the preparation of instructional materials within the education sector.
2357-28 — Tutor, maths: private tuition
Tutor, Maths: Private Tuition is responsible for tutor students in specific areas in mathematics intervention; grades assignments and quizzes, and tracking students' progress within the education sector.
2357-31 — Tutor, private tuition
Tutor, Private Tuition is responsible for teaching students, usually in a home setting, within their proposed availability; develop effective learning methods for the students' easy comprehension, utilize multiple learning resources, evaluate students' learning by giving activities, identifying areas of improvement monitors the student's progress every session within the education sector.