Retention of graduate teachers in Senior High Schools in the Ho Municipality

Abstract

This study was conducted to determine the extent to which selected factors such as salaries, conditions of service, incentives, opportunities for promotion, relationship with heads, supervisors, colleagues, teaching and learning materials influence the retention of graduate teachers at senior high schools in the Ho Municipality.A sample of 154 graduate teachers was drawn from a population of 239,representing about 65%. Proportionate stratified sampling method was used to select the teachers using the schools as the basis for stratification. Data was analysed using frequencies and percentages with the help of Statistical Package for Service Solutions (SPSS).Results of the study revealed among others that, graduate teachers were not satisfied with their salary level, conditions of service, incentives and status in society. Respondents were however, found to be satisfied with interpersonal relationship with heads, supervisors as well as colleagues. The study recommended that the Ministry of Education (MOE) and the Ghana Education Service (GES) should improve the salaries and other conditionsof service for graduate teachers. The Ministry of Education should involve teachers in the decision making process.