Consejería de Educación, Ciencia y Universidades

The Consejería de Educación, Ciencia y Universidades is the department within the Madrid regional government responsible for education, science, and universities. It is currently in the news due to an agreement to finance partial retirement for teachers in 'concertada' schools (privately managed schools that receive public funding) starting in the 2026/27 academic year. This agreement, to be signed with employer organizations and unions, addresses a long-standing demand from this group. The new policy will allow teachers in 'concertada' schools to request partial retirement while maintaining 100% of their social security contributions. The regional government, through the Consejería, will cover the associated costs, and the reduced hours of retiring teachers will be filled by hiring permanent staff. This development is significant as it impacts the working conditions and retirement options for teachers in 'concertada' schools, potentially improving job satisfaction and stability within the sector.