Canary Islands’ Education Department Announces Open Call for Catholic Religion Teaching Positions

Purpose of the Call

• To assign teaching positions for Catholic Religion in public secondary schools for the upcoming school year.
• Ensures the subject continues to be offered at public centers.
• Maintains religious education within the school curriculum.
• Participation is voluntary for students.

Process Details

• Reflects ongoing adjustments to teaching loads.
• Prioritizes continuity for existing teachers with indefinite contracts.
• Considers proposed candidates from dioceses.
• Teachers can update their merits and preferences online.
• Aims for fair redistribution of teaching slots based on:
  • Experience
  • Seniority
  • Local needs

Appointment Schedule and Provisions

• New appointments scheduled to take effect on September 1, 2025.
• Includes provisions for:
  • Ad hoc substitutions
  • Part-time contracts when needed
  • Teachers declaring willingness to stay at current center, move to new ones, or withdraw.
• All decisions are subject to administrative approval.

Significance and Context

• Highlights the importance the government places on religious education.
• Demonstrates effort to balance administrative flexibility with teachers’ rights.
• Shows how local authorities navigate the intersection of state and church specifications.
• Ensures religion classes continue seamlessly in public schools while respecting teachers' and students' choices.