Ranks in Ghana Education Service – GES from the highest to the lowest
GES
Ranks in Ghana Education Service – GES from the highest to the lowest
In Ghana Education Service (GES), there are structures just like any other institution. Employees are paid based on the rank the are coupled with other responsibilities. In this article, we have compiled a list of all the ranks in GES with their description.
Below is the compiled list from the highest the lowest rank in GES:
1. Director-General – Based on political appointment
2. Deputy Director-General
There are two deputies
a. One in charge of Access & Quality
b. The other is in charge of Management Services
3. Director I – Long service. They are the divisional/regional directors.
4. Director II – also long service – They are the District Directors.
5. Deputy Director – long service – They are usually appointed as assistant District Directors.
6. Assistant Director I – long service – Can be appointed as Circuit supervisor or heads of Senior High Schools.
7. Assistant Director II – Long service, and promotion upon acquisition of a master’s degree or Ph.D. can be appointed as a head of basic school.
8. Principal Superintendent – long service, and entry point for first degree holders. Minimum requirement for appointment as a teacher in the Senior High school. Now the new Minimum requirement for appointment as a basic school teacher.
9. Senior Superintendent I – long service – Four years of serving on the rank of Senior Superintendent II.
10. Senior Superintendent II – Entry point for Diploma certificate holders. Used to be the requirement for appointment as a basic school teacher.
11. Superintendent I – long service, Four years of serving on Superintendent II.
12. Superintendent II – Entry rank for (Cert A) holders.
13. Pupil Teacher– This is the rank for those employed in the service with SSCE, WASSCE, and GCE as well as those who couldn’t pass all their papers in College before employment. Previously, whether you pass all courses in college or not, you will be posted before you take steps to redeem yourself.
SOURCE: Coverghana.com.gh
