TTAG reacts to GES & MoE delay in posting newly trained teachers

The Teacher Trainees Association of Ghana (TTAG) has expressed deep concern over the delay by the Ministry of Education (MoE) in securing financial clearance from the Ministry of Finance, which has hindered the Ghana Education Service (GES) from posting trained teachers who are new into the educational system.

This development has left many qualified educators without employment months after fulfilling all necessary requirements.

In a detailed press release distributed to Thisterm.com, TTAG highlighted that it has become customary for teacher trainees graduating from the Colleges of Education to receive their postings soon after completing their national service.

However, this year, the process has experienced an unprecedented delay, extending over five months, which stands out as highly unusual and concerning.

The implications of this delay are significant, affecting the personal and professional lives of these individuals.

It not only undermines the morale and motivation of these teachers—who have dedicated four years to collegiate study, completed a year of national service, and succeeded in passing the Ghana teacher licensure examination—but also places them under considerable financial strain and anxiety.

TTAG’s statement stressed the urgency and critical nature of the situation, calling for immediate action from key stakeholders.

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“Given the urgency and significance of this matter, we respectfully request immediate action from the Government of the Republic of Ghana, the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Education, and all other relevant stakeholders to expedite the posting process for newly qualified teachers,” the association declared.

The Association also expressed hope that the MoE and GES would soon initiate the process to open the portal for qualified teachers and release their postings by the next month.

This step is deemed crucial to prevent further discontent among the community of unemployed trained teachers, whose frustration continues to grow with each passing day of inactivity.

In conclusion to their press release, TTAG urged the MoE to engage in transparent communication and provide regular updates on the status of the postings and the measures being implemented to resolve the issues at hand effectively.

Amid these concerns, the Deputy Education Minister, Ntim Fordjour, addressed the issue, indicating that his department is actively seeking the necessary financial clearance to facilitate the posting of as many qualified teachers as possible to schools and communities across the country where their services are critically needed.

During a visit to a GTLE centre, Minister Fordjour reassured the prospective teachers, stating, “You have been trained in your various colleges of education and universities. The best of skills have been imbued in you, and this examination is one that is essential for moving forward.”

The delay in postings is more than an administrative hiccup; it is a matter that affects the foundational levels of Ghana’s educational system.

The ability to efficiently and effectively integrate newly trained teachers into schools is crucial for maintaining educational continuity and quality.

As such, resolving this issue promptly is not only beneficial for the teachers awaiting their placements but also vital for the students who will ultimately benefit from their instruction and dedication.

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