Canary Islands Education Authorities Suspend Expansion of Teaching Staff Lists

Overview

The Canary Islands' education authorities have decided to temporarily pause the expansion of several open employment lists for teaching staff. This decision is based on the assessment that there is a sufficient number of candidates to meet current staffing requirements.

Affected Specialties

• Primary and secondary education specialties, including:
  • English
  • Therapeutic Pedagogy
  • Administrative Management Processes
  • Career Guidance
  • Business Administration
  • Mathematics

Details of the Suspension

• Effective date: November 4, 2025
• The pause comes after reaching a robust pool of applicants, ensuring staffing needs are met.
• This measure aims to stabilize the hiring process.
• Authorities emphasize that the lists may be reopened if future staffing shortages occur.

Context and Future Outlook

The decision reflects ongoing adjustments within the region's education system to balance recruitment with available qualified candidates.

• The update clarifies that hiring for these positions is temporarily on hold for residents and expats.
• If needs change, new recruitment drives might be launched.
• The resolution highlights the government’s careful planning to keep classrooms adequately staffed while avoiding unnecessary recruitment during a period of sufficient personnel.