The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has announced that government has secured financial clearance to recruit at least 7,000 teachers across the country, in a move aimed at strengthening Ghana’s education workforce.
Speaking at a press briefing at the Ministry of Education on Wednesday, April 1, the Minister disclosed that the approval was granted by the Ministry of Finance, paving the way for a nationwide recruitment exercise.
“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,” he stated.
According to the Minister, graduates from the 2023, 2024, and 2025 cohorts will be eligible to apply for placement under the exercise. He added that the recruitment process will prioritize candidates willing to accept postings to underserved communities.
“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,” he explained.
The Minister further directed the Ghana Education Service to open its application portal on April 10, 2026, to begin the process.
“In respect of the 7,000 to be recruited… you are accordingly directed that the GES application portal be made open from Friday the 10th of April 2026. The portal should be open with a comparative transparent process but with emphasis on those willing to go where government wants them to go,” he said.
