Ghana To Export Teachers To Jamaica
Ghana and Jamaica Collaborate to Address Teacher Shortage in Jamaican Public Schools
Ghana is poised to assist Jamaica in addressing a critical teacher shortage within the islandβs public school system through a collaborative initiative. This development is a response to the Jamaican Ministry of Education and Youth’s enhanced efforts to recruit international educators to fill existing vacancies.
Permanent Secretary Dr. Kasan Troupe has indicated that Ghana, alongside the Philippines, has expressed a strong interest in contributing teachers to Jamaica. Initial discussions have been held between the Ghanaian ambassador and the Jamaican Ministry of Education, and a Ghanaian delegation is anticipated to visit Jamaica the week of August 11 to finalize the arrangements.
Dr. Troupe noted, βWhat is noteworthy about this discussion is that the Ghanaian teachers are willing to work for the same emoluments as those offered to Jamaican teachers.β She highlighted that the agreement for Ghanaian teachers to accept the same salaries as their Jamaican counterparts represents a significant advancement in this initiative.
This effort forms part of a broader strategy by the Jamaican government to ensure schools are fully staffed for the forthcoming academic year. Dr. Troupe underscored that while international recruitment is being pursued, schools are not obligated to hire foreign teachers but are provided with additional options to ensure adequate staffing.
βOur role as a ministry is to offer alternatives to our principals,β she explained. βWe are not imposing a mandate but rather providing options to help schools secure their staff for the new academic year.β
This collaborative endeavor between Ghana and Jamaica underscores a proactive approach to overcoming educational challenges and ensuring that students receive a quality education despite the current teacher shortage.
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