Teacher / Education Professional , career path in Ghana
Teachers and education professionals plan learning, deliver lessons, assess pupils and shape curriculum and school systems.
Possible pathway , SHS to professional
This is one legitimate route, not the only one. See “Alternative routes” below.
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SHS
Build a strong WASSCE profile in the subjects below.
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WASSCE subjects
English Language, Core Mathematics, Your intended teaching subjects, Social Studies
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Programme
Bachelor of Education (Basic / JHS / SHS), BEd in a subject specialism, BA/BSc plus a Postgraduate Diploma in Education and related programmes
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University / institution
Accredited Ghanaian institutions offering these programmes.
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Skills
Lesson planning, Assessment design, Subject mastery, EdTech tools
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Projects
Create a full unit of lesson materials
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Internship
Supervised teaching practice (on-campus and off-campus)
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Entry-level role
Classroom Teacher, Teaching Assistant, EdTech Content Creator
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Professional career
Teacher / Education Professional
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Specialisation
Curriculum Specialist or Director
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SHS
Build a strong WASSCE profile in the subjects below.
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WASSCE subjects
English Language, Core Mathematics, Your intended teaching subjects, Social Studies
Open →
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Programme
Bachelor of Education (Basic / JHS / SHS), BEd in a subject specialism, BA/BSc plus a Postgraduate Diploma in Education and related programmes
Open →
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University / institution
Accredited Ghanaian institutions offering these programmes.
Open →
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Skills
Lesson planning, Assessment design, Subject mastery, EdTech tools
Open →
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Projects
Create a full unit of lesson materials
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Internship
Supervised teaching practice (on-campus and off-campus)
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Entry-level role
Classroom Teacher, Teaching Assistant, EdTech Content Creator
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Professional career
Teacher / Education Professional
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Specialisation
Curriculum Specialist or Director
What this career involves
- Plan and deliver lessons
- Assess and give feedback
- Manage a classroom and support learners
- Develop curriculum or teaching materials
- Coordinate school programmes
Recommended SHS background
Relevant university programmes
Alternative programmes
Recommended certifications
- Ghana Teacher Licensure Examination and NTC licence (required for public schools)
- Google Certified Educator
- Special needs education short courses
Projects you can build
- Create a full unit of lesson materials
- Run a free tutoring club
- Produce short teaching videos for a WASSCE topic
Internship opportunities
- Supervised teaching practice (on-campus and off-campus)
- National service teaching posting
- Private school assistant-teacher roles
Entry-level roles
Industries
Career progression
- Teacher
- Senior Teacher / Head of Department
- Assistant Head or Head Teacher
- Education Officer
- Curriculum Specialist or Director
Alternative routes
- Diploma in Basic Education, then a top-up BEd
- Subject degree first, then PGDE
- Start in EdTech or tutoring and add the licence later
Further education
- MEd / MPhil Education
- MA Educational Leadership
- Specialisation in special needs or assessment
Skills you need
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Foundation skills
Start here — these make everything else easier.
Technical skills
The core know-how employers test you on.
Tools & technologies
The software and equipment used on the job.
Soft skills
How you work with people. Often decides who gets hired.
Industry knowledge
Rules, regulators and context specific to Ghana and the sector.
Advanced skills
Build these after the basics to specialise and stand out.
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Remote & international pathways
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Last updated 2026-08-20