The Teacher Trainees’ Association of Ghana (TTAG) has demanded that the Ministry of Education immediately restore the automatic posting policy for newly trained teachers.
TTAG grievances stemmed from the government’s recent recruitment of 7,000 teachers, a situation it describes as insufficient.
According to the association, the recruitment exercise is minimal in addressing the significant backlog of trained teachers who remain unemployed for years.
Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday, April 22, the President of TTAG, Nanija Devine, urged the government to increase postings as a matter of urgency to absorb all trained teachers and restore the automatic placement system.
He bemoaned the future of teacher trainees, expressing that more than 45,000 trained teachers are currently awaiting posting, while over 65,000 students are still in Colleges of Education.
“Those currently in the Colleges of Education are over 65,000. If the 45,000 already trained do not know when they will be posted, then what about those still in training? What is the essence of their education?” Mr. Nanija questioned.
He mentioned that the situation raises serious questions about the credibility of teacher training if employment opportunities are not guaranteed.
“If indeed the government cannot recruit the 45,000 trained teachers in the system, then the Colleges of Education should consider closing down,” TTAG stated.
It contends that a clear employment pathway for teacher trainees across the country is implemented to mitigate this disturbing development.
