The Sindh Education Department has formulated a new policy to rectify staffing imbalances in schools, which includes a proposed golden handshake scheme for surplus teachers and administrative recruitment reforms.
Golden Handshake for Surplus Teachers
Under the proposed policy, teachers identified as surplus in schools with a higher staff-to-student ratio may be offered voluntary early retirement through a golden handshake program. Sindh Education Minister Sardar Shah stated that the exact number of teachers and students would become clear after the completion of a facial recognition-based verification process. He added that once surplus staff are identified, affected teachers would have the option to accept a voluntary golden handshake package and retire early.
Recruitment Reforms
The education minister also announced plans to transfer recruitment powers for lower-grade staff to school headmasters. Under the proposal, headmasters would be authorized to hire support staff, including watchmen, gardeners, and office attendants. According to Sardar Shah, the education department has continued to bear the burden of excess recruitment carried out in the past.
Budgetary Relief
He said reducing the number of surplus employees and teachers could help ease pressure on the department's budget. Officials believe the reforms will ensure a better balance between staffing levels and student enrollment while improving administrative efficiency within government schools across Sindh.
