The Greater Kumasi Chapter Secretary of the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), Argin Frimpong, has urged the government and the Ministry of Education to consider posting trained teachers to private schools as a way of tackling the growing problem of teacher unemployment in Ghana.
Mr. Frimpong noted that thousands of teachers graduate from training institutions every year, yet many remain without jobs because government recruitment opportunities are limited.
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He argued that assigning some of these trained teachers to private schools would create employment opportunities while enabling them to put the knowledge and professional skills acquired during their training into practice.
He made the proposal while speaking to the media on the sidelines of the sixth graduation ceremony of Moldgold School.
GNAT proposes government assistance for teachers’ salaries
Mr. Frimpong suggested that the government could partner with private schools and provide financial assistance towards the salaries of trained teachers posted to those institutions.
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He said GNAT was advocating for the government to post some trained teachers to private schools so they could contribute to improving the quality of education while reducing the number of unemployed teacher graduates.
According to him, many trained teachers are still at home without jobs, despite having completed the required professional training.
He further emphasized the important role private schools play in Ghana’s education system and called on the Ministry of Education to consider integrating private institutions into the national teacher-posting arrangement.
He believes such a policy would help create more job opportunities for trained teachers and address the persistent unemployment situation among education graduates.
Moldgold School director calls for TVET support
Meanwhile, the Director of Moldgold School, Abigail Yayarah Karikari, has appealed to the government to provide private schools with Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) equipment to strengthen skills-based education.
Madam Karikari said technological advancement and the growing demand for practical skills make it essential for children to acquire relevant competencies that will prepare them for the future.
She also drew attention to challenges confronting private schools, including shortages of textbooks, and appealed to the government to provide greater support to the private education sector.
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Pupils display talents at graduation ceremony.
The sixth graduation ceremony of Moldgold School was also marked by performances from pupils who demonstrated their talents in the presence of parents, teachers, and other invited guests.
The performances attracted cheers and applause from the audience as the school celebrated the achievements of its graduating pupils.
Source: Adomonline.com