At least a total of 40,000 applicants has applied for only 7,000 available teaching positions across the country, Minister for Education Haruna Iddrisu confirmed on Tuesday.
The development highlights the intense competition for jobs in Ghana’s education sector.
The announcement by the Education Minister underscores the high unemployment rate among trained teachers.
It also reflects the growing demand for public sector jobs, especially in education.
The limited number of vacancies means many qualified applicants may not be recruited.
The situation could put pressure on the government to create more employment opportunities in the education sector.
It may also spark discussions around teacher training intake against job availability.
There could be increased calls for policy reforms to better align education with job market needs.
Meanwhile, the Ghana Education Service (GES) has closed its teacher recruitment application portal just days after it opened on April 10, 2026, following an overwhelming surge in applications. Enditem
Source: Ghana Eye Report
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