Factors Contributing to Early Career Teachers’ Attrition in the Cape Coast Municipality, Ghana.

Abstract

The study aims to draw from the rich experiences of head teachers concerning the factors contributing to early career teachers’ attrition. Early career teacher are those teachers who have spent five (5) years or less in the teaching field. The study employed qualitative approach in conducting the study. Thirty-six basic (Primary and Junior High) school headteachers in the Cape Coast Metropolis of Ghana were involved in the study.  Open-ended item questionnaire was used for data collection. It was found that poor working conditions and environment, unattractive/low salary, political influence were among the common issues that drive teachers away from the teaching profession.

Keywords: attrition, early career teachers, head teachers, Cape Coast, Ghana.

DOI: 10.7176/JEP/15-11-06

Publication date: October 30th 2024