Some teachers who successfully passed the Ghana Education Service promotion examination have reportedly been placed on their new salary scales, according to an update by education researcher and blogger Ellis Ferdinand.

The development comes as teachers across the country await the completion of the September 2026 salary-scale placement exercise following an agreement reached between the Government of Ghana and the leadership of the pre-tertiary teacher unions.

In a statement shared on his Facebook wall, Ellis Ferdinand said he had been reliably informed that some teachers had already been placed on scale, while cautioning that he could not yet confirm when the remaining teachers would be processed.

> “I'm reliably informed, Some teachers have been put on scale. I’m not sure when the rest will be done. I will keep you updated.”

The statement provides an early indication that the salary-placement process may have begun to reflect on the payroll for at least some affected teachers.

However, the extent of the implementation, the number of teachers already captured and the specific categories or regions involved have not yet been publicly established from the information currently available.

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What is confirmed

The Government of Ghana and the leadership of the recognised pre-tertiary teacher unions reached an agreement on 31 August 2026 concerning the placement of teachers who successfully passed the promotion examinations.

The agreement provided for automatic placement of eligible teachers on their appropriate salary scales, with January 2026 agreed as the effective start date. Government indicated that September would be used to complete the placement exercise.

The Ghana News Agency also reported on 1 September that teacher representatives had received assurances that teachers who successfully completed the promotion examinations would be placed in their appropriate grades and ranks by the end of September 2026.

What is newly reported

Ellis Ferdinand has now reported that he has been reliably informed that some teachers have already been put on scale.

This is an important development because the government had committed to using September to complete the salary-scale placement process.

What has not yet been independently established

At the time of publication, the following details have not been established from an official nationwide payroll update:

• The exact number of teachers already placed on scale.
• The regions or districts in which the placement has occurred.
• Whether all categories of promoted teachers have been processed.
• The exact date on which the remaining teachers will be captured.
• When any resulting salary differences or arrears will appear in individual payslips.

EducateGhana.com therefore treats the report as a developing implementation update, rather than as confirmation that the entire exercise has been completed.

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Key Takeaways

• Some promoted teachers have reportedly been placed on their new salary scales.
• The update was shared by Ellis Ferdinand, who said the information was reliably received.
• The report does not indicate that all affected teachers have been placed.
• Government had earlier committed to completing the placement exercise during September 2026.
• The agreed effective date for the promotion-related salary placement is January 2026.
• The exact number of teachers already placed remains unconfirmed.
• Teachers should continue checking their official payslips and relevant GES/CAGD communication.
• Further updates are expected as the September implementation process continues.

In Brief

The long-awaited salary-scale placement for teachers who passed the recent GES promotion examinations appears to have begun for at least some affected teachers.

Education researcher and blogger Ellis Ferdinand says he has been reliably informed that some teachers have already been placed on scale.

He has, however, cautioned that he does not yet know when the remaining teachers will be processed.

The development comes against the background of a government commitment to complete the placement exercise in September 2026.

Some Teachers Reportedly Put on Scale

The latest update is likely to attract significant attention among teachers who have been waiting for the financial implementation of their promotions.

According to Ellis Ferdinand’s statement, some teachers have already seen progress in the placement process.

The wording is important.

The statement says “some teachers”, rather than all promoted teachers.

It also does not provide a specific number or identify the particular teachers, districts or regions involved.

For that reason, the update should not be interpreted as confirmation that the entire nationwide exercise has been completed.

The significance of the report lies in the possibility that the September implementation process is now producing actual payroll changes for some teachers.

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➡️ Related: Teacher Promotion Salary Placement: What Teachers Should Check on Their Payslips

Government Had Given September to Complete Placement

The latest report follows an agreement reached between government and the teacher unions on 31 August 2026.

The agreement came after GNAT, NAGRAT and PRETAG raised concerns over delays in placing successful promotion candidates on their appropriate salary scales.

The dispute had become serious enough for the teacher unions to threaten industrial action.

Following discussions with Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu and other government officials, the planned industrial action was suspended.

One of the key issues addressed was the placement of successful teachers on their appropriate salary scales.

Government subsequently indicated that September would be used to complete the process.

Graphic Online reported that close to 80,000 teachers were expected to be placed on their appropriate salary scales and receive the salaries associated with their promotions.

January 2026 Effective Date Remains Important

Another major element of the agreement concerns the effective date.

According to reports following the government-union meeting, teachers who passed the promotion examinations were to have January 2026 as the effective start date for the new salary arrangement.

This is significant because the physical placement of a teacher on the payroll may occur later than the effective date.

Consequently, the appearance of a teacher’s new salary scale on a later payslip does not necessarily mean the teacher’s financial entitlement begins from that later month.

The actual treatment of salary differences and arrears will depend on the official payroll implementation.

What Teachers Should Check

Teachers who passed the promotion examination and are awaiting salary-scale placement should carefully monitor their payroll records during the September implementation period.

1. Check your payslip

Teachers should examine their official payslips for changes in:

• Salary grade or scale
• Basic salary
• Relevant allowances
• Arrears or adjustments, where applicable

2. Keep your promotion documents

Teachers should retain their promotion letters and other official employment records.

These documents may be important when resolving individual discrepancies.

3. Do not assume that one teacher’s update applies to everyone

The fact that some teachers may already have been placed does not automatically mean that every successful candidate has been processed.

Payroll implementation can involve different administrative stages.

4. Follow official communication

Teachers should continue to rely on communication from the Ghana Education Service, Controller and Accountant-General’s Department, Ministry of Education and recognised teacher unions for formal instructions.

What Remains Unknown

Despite the latest development, several questions remain open.

How many teachers have been placed?

No confirmed nationwide figure has yet been provided in the update attributed to Ellis Ferdinand.

Which teachers have been placed?

The available statement does not identify specific regions, districts, ranks or categories.

When will the remaining teachers be placed?

Ellis Ferdinand specifically stated that he was not sure when the remaining teachers would be processed.

When will arrears be paid?

The placement process and the payment of any salary differences are related but distinct administrative matters. Teachers should wait for official payroll information concerning the treatment of arrears.

Why the Update Matters

The salary-scale placement issue has been closely watched by thousands of teachers following the 2026 promotion exercise.

The earlier dispute centred on delays between the completion of the promotion process and the financial implementation of the new ranks.

The government-union agreement was intended to resolve those concerns through automatic placement and a September implementation window.

The latest report that some teachers have been placed on scale therefore represents a potentially important step in the implementation process.

However, until a comprehensive official update is issued, it would be premature to conclude that the exercise has been completed nationwide.

EducateGhana’s Editorial Position

EducateGhana.com will distinguish between reported individual or group developments and officially confirmed nationwide implementation figures.

The information attributed to Ellis Ferdinand is being reported as a developing update.

Teachers should therefore avoid relying solely on screenshots, WhatsApp messages or individual payroll reports to conclude that the entire placement exercise has been completed.

The most reliable confirmation for an individual teacher will be the teacher’s official payroll record, supported where necessary by communication from the relevant authorities.

Frequently Asked Questions

Has the government started placing promoted teachers on scale?

A new report attributed to Ellis Ferdinand indicates that some teachers have been placed on scale. The extent of the implementation has not yet been officially quantified.

How many teachers are expected to benefit?

Reports following the 31 August government-union meeting indicated that close to 80,000 teachers were expected to be placed on their appropriate salary scales.

What is the agreed effective date?

Reports from the government-union engagement indicated that the effective start date for teachers who passed the promotion examinations is January 2026.

Do teachers need to submit payslips for placement?

The government-union agreement indicated that teachers would not be required to travel to District Education Offices to submit payslips for salary-scale placement.

Does being placed on scale mean arrears have already been paid?

Not necessarily. Salary-scale placement and the payment or processing of any outstanding salary differences are separate implementation questions. Teachers should check their official payslips and await formal guidance.

Have all promoted teachers been placed?

There is currently no confirmed evidence that all affected teachers have been placed. The latest update specifically refers to some teachers.

Conclusion

The implementation of the 2026 GES teacher promotion salary placement process appears to be moving forward, with some teachers reportedly already placed on their appropriate salary scales.

The update, shared by Ellis Ferdinand, comes during the September window that government had identified for completing the placement of successful promotion candidates.

However, the development should not yet be interpreted as confirmation that the entire exercise has been completed.

The number of teachers already captured, the regions involved and the timetable for the remaining teachers are yet to be established.

EducateGhana.com will continue to monitor developments and provide verified updates as further information becomes available.

About the Author

Ferdinand Ellis is a Ghanaian education blogger, curriculum specialist, researcher, education policy analyst and educator. He is the founder and editor of EducateGhana.com, Ghana’s Education Intelligence Platform, and writes extensively on Ghana’s education policy, teacher careers, curriculum, teacher welfare and education governance.

Editorial Note

Published: 22 September 2026
Status: Developing Story

This article will be updated when official information becomes available on the number of teachers placed on scale, the remaining implementation timeline and the treatment of salary differences arising from the January 2026 effective date.