The Management of the Ghana Education Service has released guidelines and qualifications for this year’s study leave with pay.
A study leave with pay simply means that GES employed teachers in the field are afforded the opportunity to further their education with the option of being given a percentage of their salary while studying an approved course by GES.
According to information gathered by GESHub.org, interested applicants have been urged to pick up their study leave with pay forms at the Registry.
All completed forms should reach the Municipal Education Office (Training Officer’s Desk) early for onward submission to the Regional Directorate.
Qualification for GES study leave with pay
For any member of the Ghana Education Service to benefit from the above-mentioned content, he or she must be eligible by satisfying the following requirements;
1. Applicant must serve three (3) years after completing College of Education
2. GES staff who served two years in deprived district/school, is eligible.
3. The qualified applicant must pursue an approved course as determined by the Director General of the Ghana Education Service.
4. GES Staff pursuing second and third degrees do not qualify for study with pay but could pursue sandwich or distance programmes.
5. Teachers who have attained the rank of Principal Superintendent through Sandwich and Distance courses do not qualify for study leave with pay.
6. GES staff who are fifty-five years and above do not qualify for study leave with pay.
Effects of study leave without pay
Teachers who go on study leave without pay stand to face the following consequences;
1. Loss of salary and SSNIT contribution.
2. Denial of outright posting after course.
3. Challenges of re-engagement, especially through replacement where a staff number is required.
4. Denial of promotion while in school.
5. Years in school not counted as years of service.
Source: GESHub.org
