The government is expected to conduct two separate teacher recruitment exercises into the Ghana Education Service (GES), with the first recruitment expected in November 2026 and the second in March 2027, according to statements attributed to the Minister for Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu.
The proposed recruitment exercises are expected to provide employment opportunities for qualified graduates from universities and Colleges of Education who are waiting to be recruited into the Ghana Education Service.
Government Plans Two Separate Teacher Recruitment Exercises
Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, the Minister for Education, has indicated in several media engagements that the government intends to undertake two separate teacher recruitment exercises to bring more qualified teachers into the Ghana Education Service.
According to the information provided, the first recruitment exercise is expected to involve approximately 8,000 teachers in November 2026, while the second exercise is expected to take place in March 2027.
If both exercises are completed as announced, the government would recruit approximately 16,000 teachers across the two recruitment periods.
The proposed recruitment is expected to help address the employment concerns of qualified teacher graduates who have completed their education and are waiting for opportunities to work in public schools across the country.
However, prospective applicants should note that the recruitment figures and timelines remain subject to official announcements and confirmation from the Ministry of Education and the Ghana Education Service.
GES PRO Speaks on the Recruitment of the 2023 Colleges of Education Graduates
Mr. Daniel Fenyi, the Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Ghana Education Service, has also reportedly indicated that the 2023 batch of Colleges of Education graduates will be considered in the next teacher recruitment exercise.
This information has raised expectations among graduates from the 2023 Colleges of Education cohort, many of whom are looking forward to securing employment in the public education sector.
The anticipated recruitment will be particularly important to graduates who have completed their teacher education programmes and are awaiting an opportunity to be posted to schools.
Nevertheless, applicants are advised to wait for official recruitment guidelines to determine the eligible cohorts, required qualifications, application procedures and other conditions.
Graduates Await the Opening of the GES Recruitment Portal
Many graduates from universities and Colleges of Education are eagerly awaiting the opening of the Ghana Education Service recruitment portal.
Prospective applicants are expected to look out for official announcements regarding the commencement of the recruitment exercise, the application deadline and the documents required to complete their applications.
Applicants should also ensure that their academic and professional documents are ready before the recruitment portal opens. They should rely on official communication from the Ministry of Education and the Ghana Education Service for accurate information.
GH Educate is closely monitoring developments regarding the proposed November 2026 and March 2027 teacher recruitment exercises.
Prospective applicants are encouraged to follow GH Educate for further updates as more information becomes available.
