Lots of doubts run through the mind of teachers and teacher trainees as to how the systems of qualifications work in the Ghana Education Service works.
This article is to help find some of the answers you seek concerning GES.
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CHECK OUT THE ANSWERED FAQs BELOW:
Do GES pay people with masters, MPhil and Ph.D.?
Yes, they do but usually, they are paid peanuts but one major advantage is that you stand the chance to benefit from other allowances and more as well.
Does it imply those with masters, MPhil and Ph.D. aren’t receiving the salary they deserve with such qualifications?
It is not highly recognised by GES unless you work at the Ministry of Education Or the university to enable you to get your required salary. Apart from the Director-General and his deputies which are political appointments, the highest rank /entry point in GES is Principal Superintendent.
We have individuals who have acquired their Ph.Ds. but still teaching at the SHS and the colleges.
It is very key to note that in GES, people are paid depending on his/her rank and not necessarily based on qualification.
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How does a teacher in GES get a rank? Is it based on qualifications or something else?
It is based on your number of years served on that particular rank for instance
From Snr Supt II to snr Supt I is 4years.
But your degree certificate can move you straight to PS after two years of the top-up degree program.
From PS to AD II is 5 years but sometimes it is extended to 6 years.
From AD II to AD I, you must serve for 5 years
Apart from the Director-General and his deputies which are political appointments, the highest rank /entry point in GES is Principal Superintendent, therefore a Ph.D. holder will start from Principal and rise through the ranks.
How do one calculate for promotion and incremental jump?
Promotion from lower ranks to higher Snr. Supt II to PS is 4 years intervals whiles incremental jumps are one step a year.
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Does it imply those with masters, MPhil and Ph.D. aren’t receiving the salary they deserve with such qualifications?
It is not highly recognised by GES unless you work at the Ministry of Education Or the university to enable you to get your required salary. Apart from the Director-General and his deputies which are political appointments, the highest rank /entry point in GES is Principal Superintendent.
We have individuals who have acquired their Ph.Ds. but still teaching at the SHS and the colleges.
It is very key to note that in GES, people are paid depending on his/her rank and not necessarily based on qualification.
How does a teacher in GES get a rank? Is it based on qualifications or something else?
It is based on your number of years served on that particular rank for instance
From Snr Supt 2 to snr supt 1 is 4years.
But your degree cert can move you straight to PS after two years of the top-up degree program.
From PS to AD II is 5 years but sometimes it is extended to 6 years.
From AD II to AD I, you must serve for 5 years
Apart from the Director-General and his deputies which are political appointments, the highest rank /entry point in GES is Principal Superintendent, therefore a Ph.D. holder will start from Principal and rise through the ranks.
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How do one calculate for promotion and incremental jump?
Promotion from lower ranks to higher Snr. Supt II to PS is 4 years intervals whiles incremental jumps are one step a year.
KEY
MPhil- Master of Philosophy
Ph.D.- Doctor of Philosophy
Snr Supt II- Senior Superintendent II
snr Supt I- Senior Superintendent I
PS- Principal Superintendent
AD II- Assistant Director II
AD I- Assistant Director I
