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Breaking News: GES Receives Financial Clearance for Salary Payments of 6,249 Newly Recruited Teachers – Arrears Cleared by November 2025

GES issues guidelines to stop deletion of teachers' names from payroll

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In a major relief for thousands of educators, the Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced that it has received financial clearance to pay the salaries of 6,249 teachers recruited in 2024. This development, detailed in a press release dated October 16, 2025, addresses long-standing arrears and promises timely payments starting from November 2025. If you’re one of the affected teachers or simply following education news in Ghana, this is a significant update. We’ll break down the details, implications, and what to do next – all based on verified sources.

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Key Highlights from the GES Press Release

The official statement from GES Headquarters, signed by Daniel Fenyi, Head of Public Relations, outlines the following:

Financial Clearance Granted: Clearance for salaries of the remaining 6,249 teachers recruited in 2024.
Processes to Complete: GES will finalize necessary administrative steps to ensure staff receive their payments.
Timeline: Clearance expires on December 31, 2025, but management will place all staff on the mechanized payroll for November 2025 payments.
Appreciation: GES thanks staff for their dedication and commits to timely, accurate payments.

This move comes amid ongoing concerns from teacher unions like GNAT about salary delays, highlighting the government’s push to stabilize the education sector.

GNAT Urges Action on Lower Rank Promotion, Salary Reactivation, and Upgrading Concerns for Teachers

GNAT press release on teacher concerns, reflecting ongoing discussions about salaries and promotions in Ghana.

Why This Matters: Implications for Teachers and Education in Ghana

Relief for New Recruits: Many teachers recruited in 2024 have faced delays in salary processing, affecting morale and financial stability. This clearance ensures arrears are cleared by November, allowing focus on teaching.
Broader Impact: With Ghana’s education sector employing over 300,000 staff, timely payments boost retention and quality. It aligns with SDG 4 for equitable education.
Union Responses: Groups like GNAT have urged action on similar issues, including lower-rank promotions and salary reactivation. This step may ease tensions.
Economic Context: Amid Ghana’s economic recovery, this reflects prioritization of education funding, potentially from IMF/World Bank support.

If you’re a teacher, check your status via the GES portal or district office to confirm inclusion.

How Newly Recruited Teachers Can Access Their Salaries

Follow these steps based on GES guidelines:

Verify Recruitment Status: Log into the GES recruitment portal (gespromotions.gov.gh) with your reference number.
Complete Biometric Verification: Visit your regional GES office for validation if not done.
Update Bank Details: Ensure your e-Payslip account is active and linked to a valid bank.
Monitor Payroll: Payments start November 2025; arrears backdated to recruitment date.
Seek Help: Contact GES helpline or unions if issues arise.

Ghana Education Service (GES) Salary Structure 2025 — Teachers & Administrators Pay Scale - Campus Cybercafe

Background: Teacher Recruitment and Salary Issues in Ghana

Ghana recruited thousands of teachers in 2024 to address shortages, but bureaucratic delays led to unpaid arrears. This clearance, expiring December 31, 2025, is part of efforts to streamline processes like biometric registration and payroll integration. Recent reports from Citinewsroom confirm GES’s commitment to resolving these by November.