Canary Islands' Education Department Transfer Contest 2025-2026

Overview

The Canary Islands' Education Department has officially announced a transfer contest aimed at relocating teachers across public schools for the upcoming school year 2025-2026. This process ensures that staffing remains stable and that qualified educators are assigned to the most suitable centers.

Eligible Participants

• Secondary school teachers
• Language teachers
• Art instructors
• Professionals in training sectors, especially within the Canary Islands

Participants include:

• Voluntary applicants
• Mandatory applicants

Teachers with current employment statuses such as:

• Temporary or provisional positions
• Other public service roles
• Returning from leave of absence

Must participate if mandated and are obligated to request all relevant centers and specialties in their area.

Prioritization and Merit System

• Fairness is emphasized by prioritizing applicants with rights to local or center-specific preferences.
• A merit-based system is applied to resolve any ties.

Procedural Steps

• Online application submission
• Required documentation
• Application deadlines from November 4 to November 25, 2025

Teachers can request up to 300 centers or positions.

Guidelines for application include:

• Accreditation of language skills
• Professional experience
• Other merits

Finalization

The final results will be published after evaluations, and teachers must accept their assigned destinations or face future restrictions on mobility.

Objectives

This move aims to:

• Optimize staffing distribution
• Respond to evolving educational needs
• Provide teachers with more opportunities for transfers within the Canary Islands.

"This process ensures that staffing remains stable and that qualified educators are assigned to the most suitable centers."