Government secures clearance to recruit at least 7,000 teachers nationwide

The approval, granted by the Ministry of Finance, comes after months of pressure from trained teachers who have been seeking employment since completing their studies.

Speaking at a press briefing in Accra, Haruna Iddrisu said the recruitment is part of government’s broader commitment to prioritizing education under President John Dramani Mahama’s reset agenda.

“Education remains a key priority… Government intends to invest heavily in education, in infrastructure, and in the provision of learning resources and materials to improve the delivery of our education system,” he said.

He added that the initiative is also intended to help address youth unemployment, especially among graduates from colleges of education and other teacher training institutions.

“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,” he stated.

According to the Minister, the recruitment process will be open, transparent, and competitive. Graduates from the 2023 and 2024 cohorts are expected to apply.

Priority will be given to applicants willing to serve in underserved and rural communities, where teacher shortages remain severe.

“We will give priority to those who are ready and willing to serve in deprived areas… where we have noted significant gaps and differences in the availability of teachers,” he added.

The move is expected to help reduce staffing shortages in schools and improve access to quality education, particularly in rural and hard-to-reach areas.