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Teacher Shortage in the Balearic Islands: Why a Flexible Master's Should Be Only the Beginning

Why Mallorca Still Lacks Enough Teachers

Teacher shortages in Mallorca are linked to housing costs, low pay and difficult retention across the Balearic Islands.

Published: April 22, 2026
Teacher Shortage in the Balearic Islands: Why a Flexible Master's Should Be Only the Beginning

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Why is there a teacher shortage in Mallorca and the Balearic Islands?

The shortage is being driven by several factors at once: not enough trained teachers, difficult working conditions, and the high cost of living on the islands. Schools also struggle with substitute gaps and staff turnover, especially when salaries do not match housing costs.

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