Updated Salaries Of Teachers In Ghana 2022
The main source of inspiration for students to work harder and fulfill their potential in life is their teachers. Teachers urge their students to recognize the value of putting effort into their education and how crucial it is to achieving their goals.
Teaching as a profession is the application of specialized skills, knowledge, attributes, and attitudes to attain educational goals and objectives for students and the Ghana Education Service (GES).
The income or monthly salary of Ghanaian teachers has significantly increased as a result of the implementation of the single spine salary structure.
The Job description of teachers in Ghana
- Teachers are tasked with the responsibility of keeping attendance records of students and records of the lessons he or she gives in the classroom.
- They are charged with the duty to teach, give scenarios and explain lessons to their learners with notes for reference and recollection.
- They are to teach what the head teacher has assigned them to teach.
- Teachers are to test their learner’s knowledge and level of understanding of lessons by giving verbal tests, assignments, and examinations.
- Teachers are supposed to evaluate their learners’ performance and compare them with the set standards.
- They are also charged to provide feedback to both the management of the school and the parents of the students.
- They are to provide educational aids to learners to enhance their learning process.
Details On Salary Structure of Teachers in Ghana
Ghanaian teachers are paid based on their qualifications, experience, ranks, duration of services as a teacher, and the work schedules engaged in the organization.
The salary range for certificate teachers is between GHC 800.00 and GHC 1000.00 per month, with the former being the lowest possible salary and the latter being the anticipated highest.
Diploma holders who graduated from the Colleges of Education are classified under Senior Sup II with a salary of GHC 1200.00 to GHC1700. 00 a month plus an increase in the percentage of salary every year.
After five (5) years or more of active work in the teaching service, all Diploma teachers will receive an upgrade to a Senior Sup I which also comes with a corresponding salary increase.
Graduate teachers report to the Principal Superintendent, who may or may not be a professional. A graduate teacher with a degree can expect to make between GHC 1900.00 and GHC 2500.00 per year. With more experience, this monthly wage rises.