Over 2000 teachers for Maths and Science to be recruited

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May 20, 2016 6:03 PM

A statement signed by the Public Relations Officer of the GES, Rev Jonathan Bettey, said 5,000 applicants have been shortlisted to undergo some processes that will be used to recruit the qualified teachers.

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The Ministry of Finance has given the Ghana Education Service (GES) clearance to recruit 2,400 teachers who will teach Mathematics and Science in senior high schools.

"There was an advert in the daily newspapers in March this year asking qualified applicants with minimum qualifications of first degree in Mathematics, Science and Education to apply. In all, about 18,000 applications were received and 5,000 qualified applicants have been shortlisted," the statement added.

The statement added that West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has been contracted to "conduct a selection test for the shortlisted applicants in English, Mathematics and Science. A fee has been charged which will subsequently be transferred to WAEC for the conduct of the examination."

"Successful applicants must be prepared to accept posting to places where their services will be most needed," the statement said.

Shortlisted applicants will be expected to write the selection test on Saturday, 21st May, 2016 at the following WAEC Centers:

Greater Accra and Eastern Tema WAEC Centre

Volta Ho WAEC Centre

Ashanti Kumasi WAEC Centre

Brong-Ahafo Sunyani SHS

Central Mfantsipim SHS

Western Adisadel SHS

Northern , Upper East,

and Upper West Tamale WAEC Centre

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