Regional President Isabel Díaz Ayuso announced this initiative during her address at the Assembly of Madrid, as part of the Debate on the State of the Region. This program aims to acknowledge the value of Madrid's teachers and promote talent retention within the educational system.
The new horizontal career system will be structured into six tiers that teachers can progress through by accumulating merits and years of service. Each tier will bring progressive professional and economic recognition, evaluating aspects such as continuous training, project participation, educational innovation, and the assumption of additional responsibilities within their schools.
“"The Community of Madrid wants to continue increasing the recognition deserved by the region's teachers, who work every day in classrooms to educate our students and build their professional lives by accumulating experience and merits."
The Ministry of Education will provide further details on this career path, designed to encourage educators' involvement beyond their daily classroom duties and acknowledge their contribution to Madrid society. The highest tier could result in a salary increase of up to 350 euros per month, in addition to existing allowances.
This announcement comes as Madrid's public education sector begins the 2026/27 academic year with a record 68,899 teachers. The initiative also coincides with a planned strike on October 14th, demanding measures such as reduced class sizes, improved salaries, and quality public education.
