The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced that it has opened applications for the recruitment of new Teachers.
The GES also invited qualified graduates to apply for positions across the country.
In a statement dated April 10, 2026, the GES disclosed that it is seeking passionate and dedicated individuals with a Bachelor of Education degree or related qualifications to join its workforce.
They further disclosed that successful applicants will be expected to deliver teaching using modern, technology-driven methods.
Applicants must hold a degree in education or a relevant degree with a postgraduate diploma or certificate in education, and must have completed their National Service, possess a valid teaching licence from the National Teaching Council.
The GES further directed that interested candidates are required to apply through the official recruitment portal, with the application window open from April 10 to April 17, 2026.
Earlier, Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, announced that his ministry has received clearance and approval from the Ministry of Finance for the recruitment of teachers across the country.
Haruna Iddrisu disclosed that the government plans to recruit 7,000 teachers across Ghana.
According to the Education Minister, the move forms part of government efforts to strengthen the education sector and address staffing gaps in schools.
Speaking during a media briefing on Wednesday, April 1, Haruna Iddrisu stated, “I am happy to note and announce that the Ministry of Education has received clearance and approval from the Ministry of Finance for the recruitment of teachers across the country. We will be recruiting at least 7,000 teachers. We want the process to be open, transparent, and competitive.
“Therefore, graduates from the 2023, 2024, and 2025 cohorts may apply for placement as teachers across the country. Priority will be given to those who are ready and willing to serve in those deprived and safe areas.”
Also, Dr Clement Apaak, the deputy Education Minister, has announced a 20% salary top-up for teachers under the ‘Teacher Dabre’ Programme.
According to the Deputy Minister, teachers who accept posting to rural and deprived communities under the ‘Teacher Dabre’ Programme will receive a 20% salary top-up.
The deputy minister made this known during a courtesy call by top awardees of the Basic Education Certificate Examination.
He stressed that the Mahama government is determined to bridge inequalities in the country’s education system.
Dr Clement Apaak further added that under the government’s ‘Teacher Dabre’ Programme, teachers posted to rural and hard-to-reach communities will receive accommodation support in addition to the financial incentive.
He explained that the ‘Teacher Dabre’ policy is designed to make rural postings more attractive to guarantee that students in underserved communities have the same prospect to excel as their colleagues in urban centres.
“The President has a program that is going to reward teachers who take teaching positions in rural areas. These teachers would get 20% on top of their gross salary as a form of motivation,” he said.
See the statement below:
