In a move to tackle teacher shortages, the Ministry of Education has secured financial clearance to recruit 7,000 teachers in the coming months.
Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu revealed that the Ghana Education Service will open its recruitment portal from April 10 to July 1, 2026.
Addressing a news conference in Accra on April 1, he acknowledged that staffing gaps persist, with current figures showing more than 30,000 vacancies nationwide, impacting the quality of education delivery.
He disclosed that the 2026 national budget has allocated more than GH¢39 billion to the education sector, with a portion reserved to support recruitment.
Mr. Iddrisu further indicated that graduates from 2022 to 2025 are eligible to apply, with priority given to those willing to serve in deprived and underserved areas.
“Graduates from 2022 to 2025 may apply for placement across the country. Priority will be given to those who are ready and willing to serve in deprived and underserved areas where we have identified significant teacher gaps,” he stated.
He assured that the recruitment process would be competitive and transparent.
“The GES application portal will be opened from Friday, April 10, 2026. It will be a competitive and transparent process, with emphasis on those willing to serve in deprived areas,” he added.
The Minister also hinted at plans to decentralise teacher recruitment to improve efficiency.
“At least on or before July 1, 2026, the process should be closed,” he noted.
In addition, Mr. Iddrisu revealed that tertiary institutions will undertake limited recruitment to strengthen their academic workforce, with about 1,200 faculty members expected to be employed under the guidance of the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission.
The initiative is expected to ease pressure on schools and improve teaching and learning outcomes across the country.
