Schools still looking to fill 664 teacher vacancies

The Ministry of Education reported 664 unfilled teaching schedules as of 29 September 2026, with three out of four full vacancies concentrated in the Lisbon region. The shortage primarily affects primary schools (1.º ciclo), with other critical gaps in the Península de Setúbal and the Algarve. To address this, the government has implemented a continuous hiring system and is developing a mobile app for qualified professionals to find and apply for openings more quickly.