How to Petition GES for Salary or Posting Issues: A Step-by-Step Guide for Teachers

25th June 2025

Are you a teacher facing salary delays or posting problems? Learn how to formally petition the Ghana Education Service (GES) with this step-by-step guide, including format, contacts, and follow-up procedures.

📌 Why You May Need to Petition GES

Whether you’re a newly posted teacher waiting for your Staff ID, haven’t received your salary arrears, or are stuck with a posting-related issue, submitting a formal petition to the Ghana Education Service (GES) may be your only route to resolution—especially after exhausting local-level follow-ups.

✉️ Step-by-Step: How to Write and Submit a Petition to GES

🧾 Step 1: Draft a Formal Petition Letter

Your petition must be clear, respectful, and factual. It should include:

Your full name, staff ID (if applicable), index number, and contact
Your station or district
A brief background of your issue
Dates and timelines (e.g. when posted, when documents submitted)
Actions you’ve taken so far (follow-ups, calls, etc.)
What you’re requesting GES to do

✅ Sample Opening:

“I am a newly posted teacher in the Bono East Region who has not received a Staff ID or salary since assuming duty in July 2024. Despite several follow-ups with the district and regional office, my issue remains unresolved…”

✅ Be specific: Attach copies of your assumption form, clearance, pay slips (if any), or any relevant correspondence.

📍 Step 2: Address Your Petition Properly

Depending on your issue, address your petition to:

For Salary/Staff ID Issues:

The Director, Payroll Coordination & IPPD
Ghana Education Service Headquarters
P.O. Box M45, Ministries, Accra
📧 Email: info@ges.gov.gh

For Posting/Transfer Issues:

The Director, Human Resource Management & Development (HRMD)
Ghana Education Service Headquarters

📤 Step 3: Submit the Petition

There are three ways to send your petition:

Submit physically at the GES Headquarters Registry (near Ministry of Education, Accra).
Mail it to GES postal address:
P.O. Box M45, Ministries, Accra.
Email it as a scanned PDF (with attachments) to:
info@ges.gov.gh or hrmd@ges.gov.gh (confirm from regional GES page)

📞 Step 4: Follow Up

After 2–3 weeks:

Call or visit your District or Regional GES Office to inquire about progress.
Request a reference number or acknowledgment of receipt.

You can also follow up directly with GES Headquarters: 📱 0302 683668 / 0302 683652

🛑 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Petitioning GES

Mistake Why It’s a Problem Using harsh or emotional language Reduces your professionalism Not attaching supporting documents Weakens your case Not following up after submission Petition may be ignored Petitioning the wrong department Delays your resolution

✅ Bonus Tip: Copy the Right People

When submitting your petition, CC the following:

Your District Director of Education
Your Regional Director of Education
Your Headteacher
Your Teacher Union Rep (GNAT, CCT-Gh, NAGRAT)

This ensures that local and national officers are aware and can intervene if needed.

🔁 What Happens After Submission?

Timeline Action Week 1–2 GES acknowledges receipt or requests clarification Week 3–4 Investigation begins (internal queries, document reviews) Week 5–6 GES may issue Staff ID, process arrears, or provide a response letter If unresolved Escalate through your union or the Ministry of Education