New Teachers Without Staff IDs? Here’s What To Do – GES Guidelines

23rd June 2025

Haven’t received your Staff ID after your GES posting? Here’s a step-by-step guide to help newly posted teachers resolve their ID delays and avoid falling for scams.

📌 Many Newly Posted Teachers Still Await Staff IDs

Several newly posted teachers across regions have raised concerns over delayed staff IDs—a critical requirement for salary processing in the Ghana Education Service (GES). If you are affected, here’s what you should do to address the issue effectively and avoid misinformation.

🧾 1. First, Confirm Your Posting Details

Before taking any further steps, ensure you have been officially posted by GES to your assigned school. You must possess a valid posting letter from the GES Regional or District Education Office.

🔗 Read: Common Mistakes to Avoid After GES Posting

🏫 2. Contact Your School Administration

Engage your headteacher, principal, or HR officer at your posted institution. Sometimes, delays may occur at the school level, where paperwork or staff list confirmations are pending.

Make sure you’ve submitted all necessary documents:
✅ Posting Letter
✅ Assumption of Duty Form
✅ Passport Photos
✅ National ID (Ghana Card or Voter ID)

🏛️ 3. Reach Out to GES and District IPPD Office

If your school confirms that all documents were submitted but you still don’t have your Staff ID, contact your District or Regional IPPD Coordinator or the GES Human Resource Department.

📞 Visit the official GES Website for verified contact numbers and updates.

🔔 4. Monitor GES Announcements Regularly

Sometimes, mass processing of Staff IDs is done in batches, especially after large postings. Regularly check:

These platforms often share announcements on ID batches, salary delays, or document deadlines.

⚠️ 5. Watch Out for Scammers

Do not fall for agents who promise to fast-track your Staff ID or salary for a fee. These are fraudulent schemes targeting desperate new teachers.

Only trust verified channels or walk directly into your District/Municipal Education Office for support.

🔗 Read: Salary Processing and Staff ID Guide for Teachers

📅 When Can You Expect Your Staff ID?

Normally, Staff IDs are processed within 1 to 3 months after submission of all documents and confirmation of assumption of duty. However, bulk postings, technical delays, or regional disparities can affect the timeline.

If you’ve waited for over 6 months without any update, consider writing a formal petition through your headteacher to the GES Regional Director.

🧠 Final Tip: Document Everything

Keep copies of all documents submitted and record every engagement (e.g., calls, visits to the district office). This will help when filing complaints or following up on unresolved cases.