TTAG raises alarm over recruitment of 7,000 teachers; says it's inadequate to clear backlog
The Teacher Trainees' Association of Ghana (TTAG) has voiced concern over reports that the government intends to recruit about 7,000 trained teachers. In a statement issued on April 12, the association indicated that "the proposed recruitment figure is insufficient to address the backlog of trained teachers."
TTAG argued that the proposed number falls short of addressing the backlog of trained teachers from 2022, as well as many graduates from the 2023 and 2024 cohorts who are still awaiting placement. The association criticised what it described as a limited approach to recruitment. TTAG also raised concerns about a potential shift away from the long-standing policy of automatic posting for newly trained teachers, stressing that "any such change must be clearly communicated and discussed with stakeholders."
TTAG is calling on the government to publish a comprehensive national roadmap detailing how it intends to clear the backlog and absorb future graduates into the education sector. The association urged the Ministry of Finance to increase the recruitment numbers. TTAG warned that it would continue to speak out against delays and uncertainty affecting its members.
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The Teacher Trainees' Association of Ghana (TTAG) is concerned about the government's plan to recruit 7,000 teachers. The association believes this number is inadequate, potentially leading to further issues for graduates.
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