Thousands Compete in Galicia's Massive Teacher Recruitment Exams

Galicia Gears Up for Massive Teacher Recruitment Exams Galicia, Spain is preparing for a significant teacher recruitment drive, with over 20,520 applicants vying for 1,664 teaching positions. The exams, starting June 21st, will take place across 16 locations throughout the four Galician provinces. This large-scale event requires substantial logistical planning, as explained by Román Rodríguez, the regional Minister of Education, Science, Universities, and Vocational Training. "There's a huge logistical effort behind this process," Rodríguez stated, highlighting the challenge of managing such a large number of applicants and ensuring fair and efficient exams. The exams will cover various teaching positions, including primary school teachers, secondary school teachers, and vocational training specialists. The distribution of exam locations aims to provide accessibility for all applicants. A Coruña province has the highest number of applicants (9,147), followed by Pontevedra (7,277), with Lugo and Ourense having significantly fewer. The exams will be overseen by 183 tribunals, with the largest number assigned to secondary school teacher specializations. This recruitment drive demonstrates Galicia's commitment to investing in its education system and ensuring a sufficient number of qualified teachers for its schools.