Canary Islands' Teacher Selection Process 2022-2023

Overview

The Canary Islands' Education Department has finalized the selection process for various teaching positions for the 2022 and 2023 public employment offers, including:

• Secondary school teachers
• Language instructors
• Arts and design teachers
• Specialized vocational trainers

Selection Process

• The process involved opposition and merit-based phases.
• Top candidates have been proposed for:
  • Practical training periods
  • Appointment as provisional officials

Candidate Withdrawals and Exclusions

• Some candidates withdrew their applications.
• A few were excluded for not meeting requirements.
• Notably, three applicants requested to resign after being selected:
  • Carmen Nieves Hernández Díaz
  • Guillermo Perdomo Reyes
  • María del Soterraño Guerra Costillo

Challenges and Adjustments

The Department has addressed appeals and resource challenges from candidates, resulting in adjustments to scoring for some.

Final Outcome

• The final list of selected teachers has been published.
• This is a crucial step toward filling teaching positions in the region.

Goals and Impact

• The recruitment aims to:
  • Bolster education quality
  • Address staffing shortages
• The effort impacts students and residents across the Canary Islands.

Broader Context

The move aligns with broader efforts to:

• Strengthen public education
• Ensure transparency in the selection process
• Provide clarity and opportunities for aspiring teachers in this autonomous community.