Key data
| Regulation | Resolution of October 26, 2026, from the General Directorate of Personnel and Teacher Training of Canary Islands |
|---|---|
| Reference standard | Order EFD/1041/2026 |
| Publication | November 4, 2026 (Official Gazette of Canary Islands) |
| Entry into force | November 5, 2026 |
| Application deadline | From November 5 to 26, 2026 |
| Affected parties | Teaching civil servants from non-university education bodies in Canary Islands |
| Category | Public Sector — Education |
| Academic year | 2026/2027 |
Active teaching civil servants in Canary Islands who want to change their workplace have a 22-day window to act. The General Directorate of Personnel and Teacher Training publishes the call for state-level transfer competitions for the 2026/2027 academic year, in compliance with Order EFD/1041/2026, published in the Official Gazette of Canary Islands on November 4, 2026.
The application deadline opens on November 5 and closes on November 26, 2026. After that date, there is no possibility to participate in this call.
What does this regulation establish?
The resolution publishes the call for state-level transfer competitions for teaching civil servant positions in non-university education under the Department of Education, Vocational Training, Physical Activity and Sports of Canary Islands. This is a voluntary mobility process that allows teachers to request a position in another location within the national territory.
The positions announced are as follows:
| Teaching position announced |
|---|
| Secondary Education Professors |
| Secondary Education Teachers |
| Official Language School Professors |
| Music and Performing Arts Professors |
| Plastic Arts and Design Professors |
| Vocational Training Technical Professors |
| Specialist Professors in Singular VT Sectors |
| Plastic Arts and Design Workshop Teachers |
| Teachers |
| Education Inspectors |
The complete rules of the process — participation requirements, merit scoring, application procedure and required documentation for each position — are published in full in the Official Gazette of Canary Islands (BOC) of November 4, 2026. It is essential to consult the BOC to know the specific conditions for each position before submitting the application.
Economic and operational impact
This transfer competition does not generate direct costs for the Canary Islands education administration beyond those inherent to process management. For the teaching civil servant, the impact is fundamentally professional and personal: the resolution of the competition may result in a change of island, municipality or even autonomous community, with associated implications in terms of position allowance, seniority and working conditions.
From an operational perspective, educational centers affected by vacancies or new appointments resulting from the competition must manage position coverage during the 2026/2027 academic year, which may involve staffing adjustments and temporary replacements until the final resolution of the process.
For participating civil servants, the key operational aspects are:
- Gather and accredit the merits required by the scoring system for each position before the deadline closes.
- Submit the application within the established period (November 5–26, 2026).
- Verify in the BOC the specific requirements for the position they belong to, as these may vary between positions.
Who does it affect?
- Active teaching civil servants in Canary Islands belonging to any of the ten positions announced who wish to request a transfer.
- Civil servants from other autonomous communities who want to apply for a position in Canary Islands, given that the competition is state-level.
- Directors and academic coordinators of educational centers in Canary Islands, who must anticipate possible staffing movements resulting from the process.
- Education Inspectors, expressly included as an announced position in this resolution.
- Vocational Training teachers, both from the Technical Professors body and from the new Specialist Professors in Singular VT Sectors body.
- Artistic education professors: Music and Performing Arts, Plastic Arts and Design, and Workshop Teachers.
Practical example
A Secondary Education Teacher currently assigned to a secondary school in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria who wishes to transfer to the Mainland can participate in this state-level transfer competition. To do so, they must:
- Consult the BOC of November 4, 2026 to review the scoring system and specific requirements for the Secondary Teachers position.
- Prepare documentation proving their merits (years of service, training, previous assignments, etc.).
- Submit the application between November 5 and 26, 2026, within the established deadline.
If they do not submit the application before November 26, they will be excluded from this process and must wait for the next annual call. The same applies to a Teacher from a school in Tenerife who wants to request a position in another autonomous community: the deadline is unique and non-extendable.
What should teaching civil servants do now?
- Consult the BOC of November 4, 2026 to read the complete rules of the competition corresponding to the position you belong to. Requirements and scoring vary by position.
- Verify that you meet participation requirements (minimum seniority, administrative status, etc.) before starting the application.
- Gather documentation proving merits with sufficient advance notice, as the deadline closes on November 26, 2026 with no extension.
- Submit the application within the deadline (November 5–26, 2026) through the procedure enabled by the Department of Education of Canary Islands.
- If you are a director or center manager: anticipate possible vacancies in your staffing and plan provisional coverage in case any teacher obtains a transfer.
Frequently asked questions
What is the deadline to request a transfer in the Canary Islands 2026/2027 call?
The application deadline is November 5 to 26, 2026. These are 22 business days from the entry into force of the resolution. After that date, no applications are accepted for this call.
What teaching positions are included in the Canary Islands 2026/2027 transfer competition?
The call includes ten positions: Secondary Education Professors, Secondary Education Teachers, Official Language School Professors, Music and Performing Arts Professors, Plastic Arts and Design Professors, Vocational Training Technical Professors, Specialist Professors in Singular VT Sectors, Plastic Arts and Design Workshop Teachers, Teachers and Education Inspectors.
Where are the complete rules and requirements for the transfer competition published?
The complete rules, merit scoring and detailed procedures for each position are published in the Official Gazette of Canary Islands (BOC) of November 4, 2026. It is essential to consult it before submitting the application, as requirements may vary between positions.
Does the Canary Islands transfer competition allow requesting a position in other autonomous communities?
Yes. This is a state-level transfer competition, announced in compliance with Order EFD/1041/2026. This means that teachers in Canary Islands can request a position in other autonomous communities, and teachers from other communities can apply for a position in Canary Islands.
What regulation governs this transfer competition and what body announces it?
The call is published by the General Directorate of Personnel and Teacher Training of the Department of Education, Vocational Training, Physical Activity and Sports of Canary Islands, through Resolution of October 26, 2026, in compliance with Order EFD/1041/2026.
Official source
Consult complete regulation in official source
Notice: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For specific decisions, consult a qualified professional. Source: https://www.boe.es/diario_boe/txt.php?id=BOE-A-2026-23147
