Overview

• Out of 27,713 teaching posts offered in the public and private contracted sectors, 2,610 positions remained vacant, representing a 9.4% unfilled rate after 2025 recruitment competitions.
• The 34% year-on-year decline in unfilled posts stems largely from a reduction in positions offered in less-attractive disciplines and academies rather than improved candidate turnout.
• Public sector vacancies stood at 2,330 posts (9.8%), with private contracted schools accounting for 280 unfilled positions (7.2%).
• Mathematics led shortages with nearly 400 vacant roles—about one in five posts—while physics-chemistry, Spanish and German saw notable gains in competition yields.
• The Education Ministry plans to overhaul teacher training in spring 2026 to boost recruitment outcomes and enhance the profession’s appeal.