Spanish school directors demand more autonomy and better pay

Federations representing public school directors in Spain have submitted a document to the Congress of Deputies containing 19 proposals to reform the leadership role in educational centers. The FEDADi and FEDEIP federations are calling for a Royal Decree on Directorships and School Autonomy to be processed within two years.

The proposals aim to transition from a bureaucratic model to a pedagogical one. Key demands include increased decision-making power regarding human and financial resources, the ability to define teaching profiles linked to school projects, and a reduction in administrative burdens to allow more time for classroom innovation and teacher support.

To make the role more attractive and address a shortage of candidates, the associations are also requesting salary increases, the creation of specialized training schools for directors, and the integration of leadership into the formal teaching career path. Representatives noted that current directors often face excessive responsibility and insufficient economic recognition.