Canary Islands Government Appoints New Teachers and Extends Practice Periods
Published: June 23, 2026|education|Gobierno de Canarias
Canary Islands' Teacher Appointments for 2025
Appointment Details
- The Canary Islands' Department of Education has officially appointed the successful candidates from the 2025 public teaching exams as trainee teachers.
- Most appointments will take effect on September 1, 2025.
- Notably, one candidate, Airam Peña Bordón, will begin their internship a year later, on September 1, 2026, due to a prior postponement.
Selection Process
- The move completes a months-long selection process that started with the April 2025 call for applicants.
- The process involved multiple stages of opposition and review.
- Appointments follow strict legal procedures, including:
- Provisional approval
- Finalization after assessments of candidates' performances during internships.
Significance
- These appointments are crucial for staffing schools across the region.
- They influence classroom quality and educational continuity.
- For immigrants and residents, it signifies ongoing efforts to strengthen local education amidst ongoing reforms and public demands for skilled teachers.
Transparency and Future Steps
- The process ensures transparency and compliance with legal standards.
- Future steps include the official transition from trainee to fully qualified teachers after successful internship completion and confirmation.
- The recent publication signals the government’s commitment to filling teaching positions through a competitive, merit-based system.
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This move completes a months-long selection process that started with the April 2025 call for applicants and involved multiple stages of opposition and review.