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Greece Ministry of Education announces 2,096 new teacher recruitments
The Greek Ministry of Education has announced the supplementary recruitment of 2,096 substitute teachers and specialized staff for the 2026-27 academic year. This measure aims to fill operational vacancies resulting from resignations or the failure of previously recruited substitutes to assume their positions during the second phase of hiring.
The recruitment breakdown includes 2,008 teachers for primary and secondary education and 86 members of Special Educational Personnel (EEP) and Special Assistant Personnel (EBP).
In primary education, the ministry is hiring 939 teachers for general education and 25 for parallel support. Secondary education recruitment includes 1,000 general education teachers, 22 for parallel support, 4 for Public Onassis Schools, and 20 for the Sibitanidios Public School of Arts and Crafts. The 86 specialized staff members will be distributed among Special Education Units (20), specialized educational support (12), Interdisciplinary Assessment, Counseling and Support Centers (4), and refugee reception classes (50). Recruits are required to report for duty between October 15 and October 16, 2026.
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Greece · Ministry of Education · Ministry of Education, Religious Affairs and Sports
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Of the total hires, 2,008 are for Primary and Secondary Education teachers and 86 are for Special Education and Support staff. www.newsbeast.gr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Greek Ministry of Education is hiring 2,096 substitute teachers for the 2026-27 academic year. www.newsbeast.gr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] New hires are required to report for duty between October 15 and October 16, 2026. www.newsbeast.gr