The Campaign Against Privatisation and Commercialisation of Education (CAPCOE) is advocating for the Ghana Education Service (GES) to promote diploma-in-service teachers who have completed degree programs to their deserving positions. This appeal comes after district, municipal, and metropolitan directors of education denied requests from these teachers to be upgraded to principal superintendent, despite completing their degree programs.
The situation is particularly concerning, as the GES has recently recruited new graduates from Colleges of Education and placed them on the rank of principal superintendent, effectively leapfrogging their in-service colleagues who have worked tirelessly for years under challenging conditions.
CAPCOE convenor, Mr. Richard Kwashie Kovey, expressed his disappointment and frustration, stating that this development is unfair and has the potential to demotivate dedicated teachers. He emphasized that CAPCOE and its partners are urging the GES to collate the list of affected teachers and automatically upgrade them to principal superintendent to maintain industrial peace.
The Unfair Treatment of In-Service Teachers
It is astonishing that after completing their degree programs, in-service teachers are being denied the opportunity to advance in their careers. This is despite the fact that they have worked diligently for years, often under difficult circumstances. The GES's decision to recruit new graduates and place them on the same rank as these experienced teachers is a slap in the face.
A Call to Action
CAPCOE is appealing to the GES to take immediate action to address this injustice. We urge the GES to:
- Collate the list of affected teachers who have completed degree programs
- Automatically upgrade them to principal superintendent
- Ensure industrial peace and fairness in the education sector
Join the Conversation
Share your thoughts on this issue. Do you think the GES should upgrade the ranks of in-service teachers who have completed degree programs? Let's work together to ensure fairness and justice in the education sector.
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