Ranks In Ghana Education Service (GES)

The Ghana Education Service is made up 13 ranks. In today’s article, we will look at the ranks within the Ghana Education Service (GES) from the Director-General to Pupil-Teachers.

Ranks In GES

1. Director-General

This rank is solely based on political appointment, granting the government the authority to appoint individuals to the position of Director-General.

2. Deputy Director-General

Assists the Director-General in executing tasks. In Ghana, there are two deputies, one overseeing Access & Quality and the other managing Management Services.

3. Director I

Obtained through long service, these individuals serve as divisional/regional directors.

4. Director II

Also achieved through long service, Director IIs are District Directors responsible for supervising activities within their respective districts.

5. Deputy Director

Typically appointed as assistant District directors to assist the District Directors. This rank is attained through long service.

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6. Assistant Director I

Can be appointed as Circuit supervisor or head of Senior High Schools, requiring long service to attain this rank.

7. Assistant Director II

Requires long service and promotion upon acquiring a master’s degree or Ph.D. Individuals in this rank can be appointed as Head of basic schools.

8. Principal Superintendent

Entry point for first-degree holders, obtained through long service. Minimum requirement for appointment as a teacher in Senior High schools and now for basic school teachers.

9. Senior Superintendent I

Requires long service, typically four years serving as Senior Superintendent II.

10. Senior Superintendent II

Entry point for Diploma certificate holders, previously a requirement for appointment as a basic school teacher.

11. Superintendent I

Requires long service, typically four years serving as Superintendent II.

12. Superintendent II

Entry rank for (Cert A) holders.

13. Pupil-Teacher

The rank for those employed with SSCE, WASSCE, and GCE qualifications, as well as those who didn’t pass all their college papers. Previously, individuals were posted regardless of whether they passed all college courses, often without taking steps to improve until retirement.