Newly posted teachers often make avoidable mistakes after receiving their GES posting letters. Here’s a complete list of what to avoid to prevent salary delays, reposting, or disciplinary action.
📌 Why Your First Steps After Posting Matter
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has cautioned newly posted teachers to be mindful of their responsibilities after receiving their posting letters. Making the wrong move in the early days of your appointment can delay your salary, disqualify you from getting your staff ID, or even cause reposting.
Below are the most common mistakes newly posted teachers must avoid.
❌ 1. Delay in Assumption of Duty
Some teachers delay reporting to their schools, hoping to negotiate or change locations.
Don’t do this!
You’re expected to report within five working days. Failure to do so can lead to automatic forfeiture of the posting.
✅ Visit your school with your GES posting letter, assume duty, and have it endorsed.
🔗 Read: GES Posting Guidelines for Newly Trained Teachers
❌ 2. Submitting Incomplete Documentation
Some teachers forget or delay submitting key documents, including:
- Posting Letter (endorsed)
- Assumption of Duty Form
- National ID (Ghana Card)
- Passport-sized photos
- SSNIT Number
- Bank Account Details
Incomplete documents can stall your salary processing or delay your Staff ID.
❌ 3. Not Following Up at the District Office
After submitting documents at the school, some teachers fail to personally follow up at the District/Municipal Education Office or IPPD coordinator.
Always cross-check if your assumption form and credentials have been forwarded to the right units for salary and Staff ID processing.
❌ 4. Falling for Staff ID/Salary Scams
Avoid individuals or agents who promise to fast-track your salary or provide your Staff ID—for a fee.
📢 GES does not authorize third-party payments or agents for these services.
Always use official GES channels.
🔗 Read: How to Avoid GES Posting Scams
❌ 5. Skipping Orientation and Mentorship
GES often organizes district-level orientations for new teachers. Skipping these can rob you of:
- Knowledge on service protocols
- Opportunities for mentorship
- Networking with education officers and peers
💡 Be proactive. Attend all official briefings and stay informed.
❌ 6. Disregarding Local Education Culture
Each school or district has its own culture and administrative procedures. Being dismissive or disrespectful to local authorities, including headteachers or circuit supervisors, may affect your reputation and future transfer requests.
Stay professional and respectful—even when you’re dissatisfied.
❌ 7. Refusing Hard-to-Reach Postings
If your school is in a rural or underserved community, don’t try to negotiate out immediately.
GES has strict rural incentive schemes, and early refusal could disqualify you from future transfers or postings.
❌ 8. Not Creating an Official Email or Digital Record
Keep digital and physical copies of everything:
📁 Posting letter
📁 Endorsed Assumption form
📁 Staff ID request form
📁 Salary bank account details
It’s also a good idea to create a professional email (e.g., firstname.lastname@gmail.com) and join teacher WhatsApp groups in your region.
📍 Quick Recap: What To Do Immediately After Posting
Step Action ✅ Report to posted school within 5 working days ✅ Submit all required documents to the school ✅ Follow up at the District Office or IPPD ✅ Avoid middlemen or pay-for-service scams ✅ Attend orientation sessions ✅ Stay professional, respectful, and proactive
🗂️ Related Links
- What to Do If You Haven’t Received Your Staff ID
- New Teacher Salary Processing Timeline
- Common Questions About GES Posting
Discover more from EducationGhana
Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.
