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The 2026/2027 school year will have a total of four vacancies for the professional development of public school teachers.
The Regional Secretariat for Education, Science and Technology has determined, via Order no. 216/2026, the quotas for granting scholarship equivalence and sabbatical leave for the 2026/2027 school year. The measure aims to promote the technical and pedagogical updating of teachers in the regional public network.
The established quotas are as follows:
This decision is in line with the strategic guidelines of the XVI Regional Government, which prioritizes the dignity and continuous training of professionals in the education sector.
Tânia Raquel Calafatinho Nicolau has been appointed to lead the Human Resources Division of the Madeira School of Hospitality and Tourism. Her three-year appointment takes effect on 1 October 2026.
Candidates admitted to recruitment competitions for operational assistant roles in Madeira’s public schools have been called to sit the exam on 24 October 2026. The venue and time are available on the Regional Directorate for School Administration website.
The Regional Directorate for European Affairs will monitor attendance and contract compliance for scholarship holders on the Estagiar na Europa - Madeira programme. Officials have also been appointed to oversee the Brussels internship and contract implementation.