Amolatar District Transfers 17 Head Teachers, 97 Teachers Ahead of Term One Reopening

3 February 2026, 3:27 pm

By Sarah Ejang

In a significant move aimed at enhancing the educational landscape in Amolatar District, the local education authorities have initiated a transfer of 17 head teachers, six deputy head teachers, and 97 teaching staff.

This reshuffling comes just one week prior to the official reopening of schools for the first term, marking a strategic step towards improving performance in government-aided schools throughout the district.

The decision to reorganize staff has been influenced by several key factors. Among these are the urgent need to fill staffing gaps within schools, the prolonged tenure of certain teachers at their current postings, and requests from school management committees advocating for change.

The immediate implementation of this staff reorganization is expected to tackle the ongoing staffing shortages that have contributed to subpar learner performance in schools with inadequate teaching resources.

In conjunction with these transfers, Amolatar District has also announced the advertisement of 20 new teaching positions.

 These vacancies arise from teachers who have either passed away, retired, or abandoned their duties, further highlighting the district’s commitment to maintaining a robust educational framework.

Amolatar’s efforts come at a critical time following the recent release of Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) results.

The district recorded 57 pupils in Division One, 810 in Division Two, 342 in Division Three, 361 in Division Four, 608 in Division U, and 27 in Division X, out of a total of 2,505 pupils. These statistics underline the necessity for effective staffing strategies as the district aims to bolster its educational outcomes.

As the new term approaches, the district’s actions reflect a concerted effort to enhance the quality of education through strategic personnel changes, ultimately aiming for improved learner success across the board.