The process of submitting applications – statements for the appointment of 10,000 teachers to vacant organic posts of primary and secondary education, Special Education Personnel (SPD) and Special Auxiliary Personnel (EBP), begins today 13 to 18 August. According to the legislation in force, the procedure for submitting applications – declarations was set in six (6) days.

With the addition of the 10,000 newly-prescribed- coming from the tables of alternates- the total number of kindergarteners, teachers, teachers and special educational and auxiliary staff who have filled organic gaps from 2020 until this year, is 48,653.

The consistent and continuous reinforcement of the public school with permanent staff is a central government policy. It has been committed to upgrading the educational process as it ensures the staffing of schools since the start of the school year.

The Minister of Education, Religions and Sports, Sofia Zacharakis, said: “With the 10,000 new permanent appointments of teachers of all specialties, we are taking another decisive step in supporting our public school and children. Most importantly, however, we create a fixed core of teachers who will consistently and dedicate to every corner of Greece from the first school day. We invest, in particular, in Special Education, we strengthen primary and secondary education, filling virtually gaps and prioritizing the real needs of our schools. The permanent presence in the classes, those who are the main “blood donor” of education, is not just numbers – it is the guarantee that every child, in every school in the country, will have access to quality education. The upgrading of the public school starts with its people. We are precisely proved by our support and trust. “

The Minister of National Economy and Finance, Kyriakos Pierrakakis, said: “Last year, from the position of Minister of Education, we have made 10,000 permanent teacher appointments. This year, from the Ministry of Finance, along with Sofia Zacharakis and Thodoris Lebanese, we reiterate this historic step for the second year, having secured the necessary funds in time to do. This is the first time the country has proceeded with such a large number of appointments for two consecutive years. We ensure that schools start the year with stable teaching staff, drastically reduce the number of alternates and upgrade the quality of teaching. Education is the basis on which we build society and the economy. It is the most efficient investment for the future of the country. “

Interior Minister Thodoris Lebanese said: “Supporting public education is a self -evident and key priority for the government. The 10,000 kindergarten appointments, teachers and teachers, in view of the new school year, comes as a continuation of the approximately 38,000 permanent staff appointments from 2019 onwards, as well as as a consequence of our commitments for better education conditions at all levels, while creating modern school infrastructures.

The process of submitting applications

Applications – declarations of preference areas are submitted from 13 to 18 August electronically through the Integrated Primary and Secondary Education Personnel Management System (OPYD) (https://opsyd.sch.gr).

(a) Candidate teachers of Special Education and Education of Branches/Specialties W01, WP02, WP03, WP04.01, WP04.02, WP04.04, W04.05, WP06, WP11, WP60/61, WP70/71, WP78, WP79.01, WP80, WP82, PE82, PE83, PE84 PE86, PE87.02, PE87.03, PE87.06, PE87.09, PE88.01, PE88.02, PE88.04, PE88.05, PE89.01, PE89.02, PE91.01, TE01.13 and TE16 registered in the final ratings b) 3EA/2022 and 4EA/2022 of ASEP (published in Government Gazette C’1618/2023 and C’1845/2023 respectively, as applicable),

b) Candidates for General Education Teachers of Branches/Specialties W01, PE02, PE03, WP04.01, WP04.02, WP04.04, WP04.05, WP05, WP06, W07, W08, WP11, W33, WP60, WP70, WP78, WP79.01, PE80, PE81, PE81, PE82 PE83, PE84, PE85, PE86, PE87.01, PE87.02, PE87.03, PE87.04, PE87.05, PE87.06, PE87.08, PE87.09, PE87.10, PE88.01, PE88.02, WP88.03, PE88.04, PE88.05, IP89.01, PE89.02, PE90, WP91.01, WP91.02, TE01.04, TE01.06, TE01.19, TE02.02 and TE16 which are registered in the final ratings of Ranking A of the notices 1G/2023, 2G/2023 and 1GT/2024 .