Current Recruited Teachers’ Salaries in Arrears: A Call for Urgent Intervention

Many newly recruited teachers across the country are facing serious challenges with their salaries and employment documentation. Although some of these teachers have recently been placed on the government payroll, payments remain irregular and incomplete. In several cases, teachers received only one month’s salary, with outstanding arrears for previous months left unpaid. Others are yet to receive their staff identification numbers, a situation that continues to affect their full integration into the Ghana Education Service (GES) system.

These delays have placed newly recruited teachers under severe financial pressure. For professionals who rely solely on their monthly salaries, inconsistent payments make it difficult to meet basic needs, repay debts, and maintain focus in the classroom. The frustration is further compounded by the lack of clear communication on when arrears will be settled and when outstanding staff IDs will be issued.

The issue raises serious concerns about payroll administration and human resource management within the education sector. Being recruited, posted, and actively teaching without timely payment undermines morale and threatens the quality of education delivery, particularly in underserved schools where newly posted teachers form the backbone of the workforce.

CREP Africa calls on the Government of Ghana and the Ghana Education Service to urgently intervene. All salary arrears owed to newly recruited teachers must be paid without further delay. In addition, the issuance of staff identification numbers should be fast-tracked to ensure that no teacher is unfairly excluded from the payroll system.

There is also the need for improved communication and transparency from the relevant authorities. Teachers deserve clear information regarding their payment status and documentation, rather than prolonged uncertainty.

Teachers are central to national development, and their welfare must be treated as a priority. Addressing these salary and administrative challenges promptly will restore confidence, boost morale, and reaffirm the government’s commitment to supporting educators who serve the nation diligently.

CREP Africa