The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has announced that a new batch of recruited teachers will be deployed to schools across Ghana beginning July 1, 2026, as part of government efforts to strengthen the education sector and improve learning outcomes nationwide.
Addressing Parliament on Thursday, May 29, 2026, the minister stated that preparations are underway to post the newly recruited teachers to various educational institutions to help address staffing gaps and enhance the delivery of quality education.
“On July 1, a new batch of recruited teachers will commence work across the country,” Mr Iddrisu told lawmakers.
The minister further disclosed that he is in discussions with the Ministry of Finance to secure approval for an increase in the number of teachers to be recruited beyond the current target of 7,000.
He, however, emphasised that any adjustment to the recruitment figures must be guided by the country’s budgetary constraints and fiscal sustainability considerations.
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“I am engaging the Minister for Finance on the possibility of increasing the recruitment numbers, but such a decision must be taken within the limits of the national budget,” he stated.
Mr. Iddrisu also indicated that concerns raised during this year’s May Day celebrations have informed ongoing recruitment considerations, particularly regarding the inclusion of persons with disabilities within the teaching profession.
He recounted being touched by a message displayed by a visually impaired teacher during the celebrations, which read, “Blind teachers are also teachers.”
“That message served as a timely reminder of the need to ensure that visually impaired teachers are given fair opportunities during recruitment exercises,” the minister noted.
In addition, Mr Iddrisu highlighted the increasing demand for teachers with proficiency in Ghanaian languages, particularly in rural and underserved communities where local language instruction plays a critical role in early childhood education.
He revealed that several traditional authorities and community leaders have appealed for the deployment of more Ghanaian language teachers, citing shortages in some regions, including the Savannah Region, where schools continue to face challenges in delivering instruction in local languages.
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The minister underscored the importance of bilingual instruction, stressing that integrating local languages into teaching alongside English can significantly enhance comprehension and overall academic performance among learners.
“It is our firm conviction that when children are taught using their local language in addition to English, educational outcomes improve considerably,” he said.
The planned recruitment exercise forms part of broader government initiatives aimed at addressing teacher shortages, promoting inclusive education, and ensuring equitable access to quality education across all regions of the country.