The Teachers Service Commission has advertised 70,000 vacancies for primary and secondary school teachers to alleviate the effects of the ongoing strike.<br /><br />A statement issued by the commission says 20,000 secondary school positions and 50,000 at the primary school level are available for qualified Kenyans.<br /><br />TSC says the relief teachers will be hired on a three month contract upon which they will be considered for permanent employment when vacancies arise.<br /><br />Interested candidates are required to apply through the commission's County Directors at their respective home counties not later than Monday next week.