Canary Islands School Principal Selection Process (2026-2030)

Overview

The Canary Islands government has officially launched the selection process for new school principals for public educational centers from 2026 to 2030. This move emphasizes the importance of strong leadership to improve the quality of education across the region.

Selection Procedure

• A merit-based competition that prioritizes:
  • Experience
  • Qualifications
  • Quality of proposals submitted by candidates
• Candidates must meet criteria such as:
  • At least five years of teaching experience
  • A clean criminal record
  • Completion of leadership training courses
• Applicants will submit detailed projects outlining their vision for school development, including goals related to student success and reducing dropout rates.
• Projects will be evaluated in public defenses, with scores combined with merit points to determine the final winners.
• The process also mandates transparent stages like:
  • Provisional rankings
  • Definitive rankings
  • Opportunities for appeals

Vacancies and Appointments

• A total of 46 vacancies have been identified for the upcoming term.
• Some centers, like IES Los Realejos, are no longer available for candidacy due to specific circumstances, including judicial issues.
• Successful candidates will be appointed for four-year terms, starting July 2026, and will be responsible for leading their schools in alignment with regional educational policies.

Goals and Impact

"The initiative aims to attract top professionals committed to elevating the region’s education standards and fostering inclusive, high-quality learning environments."

• The initiative emphasizes:
  • Improving education quality
  • Fostering inclusive, high-quality environments
  • Attracting top professionals to leadership roles