Ghana English Teachers - Ghana - Paid
Enquire about this paid teaching role in Ghana. Open to Global English graduates and trainees - reference GHA-1.
Africa: Ghana English Teachers - Ghana
Schools and language centres in Accra and Kumasi welcome English teachers for literacy, exam preparation and business English. A rewarding, community-focused posting in West Africa.
Location: Accra, Kumasi and surrounding areas
Position: English teacher (schools & language centres)
Vacancies: Regular, with strong demand for English education
Contract: Fixed-term, often aligned to the school year; volunteer and paid options exist
Start dates: Rolling through the year
Hours / duties: Because English is Ghana’s official language, teaching focuses on literacy, spoken fluency, exam preparation and business English for children and adults.
Pay: Local salaries are modest but the cost of living is low; packages vary by employer, and some school and NGO placements include accommodation or a stipend rather than a Western-scale wage.
Additional benefits: A warm, English-speaking culture and a genuinely community-focused teaching experience; many placements assist with local orientation.
Qualifications and requirements
Minimum TESOL certificate: Any Global English TESOL qualification accepted.
Nationality: Fluent English speaker; a TEFL/TESOL certificate is the key requirement.
Other requirements: A degree helps for formal school roles; enthusiasm and adaptability matter most for community and language-centre placements.
Ghana is one of West Africa’s most popular and welcoming TEFL destinations, with high demand for English education.
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