GES bans female teachers from wearing miniskirts & tight clothes
The Ghana Education Service (GES), following the ban on female teachers wearing miniskirts and tight-fitting clothes, has urged teachers to adhere strictly to the professional dressing guidelines outlined in the GES Code of Conduct.
In a document sighted by Pretertiary.com, the management of the Ghana Education Service (GES) emphasised that teachers must serve as role models for their students both in and out of the classroom.
“Teachers shall serve as role models to learners, showing a high degree of decency in speech, mannerism, discipline, and dressing,” the national document, which governs the conduct of all GES staff, stated.
While the GES does not prescribe a specific uniform for teachers, it enforces clear standards to ensure that their attire reflects the dignity, discipline, and moral integrity expected of the teaching profession.
Under the GES Code of Conduct guidelines, female teachers are advised to avoid tight-fitting clothes, miniskirts, sleeveless dresses, excessive makeup, multi-coloured outfits, and dyed hair.
Male teachers, on the other hand, are expected to refrain from wearing jeans and round-neck T-shirts to class or using earphones during working hours.
Following the teaching profession Code of Conduct guidelines, the Ghana Education Service (GES), under the auspices of the Ministry of Education (MoE), has advised that
Female Teachers:
1. Avoid tight-fitting clothes.
2. Avoid miniskirts.
3. Avoid sleeveless dresses.
4. Avoid excessive makeup.
5. Avoid multi-coloured dresses and dyed hair.
Male Teachers:
1. Avoid wearing jeans to class.
2. Avoid round-neck T-shirts.
3. Avoid using earphones during working hours.
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has urged teachers to dress neatly and appropriately, maintaining a professional appearance that inspires respect and encourages discipline among students.
Reports indicate that inappropriate dressing among some teachers, particularly in Junior High Schools (JHS 1–3), can negatively influence male students to become distracted, while some female students attempt to imitate teachers who wear tight or revealing clothing.
The Service has therefore urged all heads of schools to ensure compliance with the code, stressing that the teacher’s image and comportment directly impact learners’ attitudes and moral development.
The reminder forms part of ongoing efforts by the Ghana Education Service (GES) to uphold professionalism, discipline, and ethical standards within the education sector.
Relatedly, the Ghana Education Service, in a 2017 directive, urged teachers to distinguish themselves from the manner in which they dress at home [casually] and for official duties, warning that those who defy the directive in accordance with the GES dress code will face sanctions.
“No lady is allowed to put on a pair of trousers to work except during sporting activities. They can, however, put on a suit. Miniskirts and sleeveless dresses must be avoided. Too many make-ups and multi coloured hairdos must also be avoided. Cosmetic treatment (Pedicure), etc, should be minimized,” it said.
For their male counterparts, the Ghana Education Service (GES) directed that they should avoid putting on or wearing jeans, trousers and round-neck T-shirts.
“The acceptable T-shirts are a Lacoste with a breast pocket. Hanging of earphones on the ear as well as loose dressing (Oto Phister) during contact hours is unacceptable,” GES warned.
The Ghana Education Service a letter, reiterated its resolve to sanction any teacher or officer who may in any way or other violate the dress code as prescribed.
