The Government has announced plans to recruit 7,000 teachers across Ghana as part of efforts to strengthen the education sector and address staffing gaps in schools, particularly in underserved communities.
The announcement was made by the Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, during a media briefing on Wednesday, April 1, where he outlined key details of the upcoming recruitment exercise.
According to the Minister, the application process will officially commence on April 10, 2026, when the recruitment portal is opened to eligible applicants.
“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.”
The move is expected to provide employment opportunities for thousands of trained teachers while also improving teacher distribution across the country.
Over the past few years, concerns have been raised about disparities in teacher deployment, with many rural and deprived areas facing acute shortages, even as trained teachers in urban centres struggle to secure placements.
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