Teacher Hiring Resumes in Brandenburg: Education Minister Clarifies
- Pause in Teacher Recruitment to Cease, According to Minister
Hey there! Let's dive into the latest update regarding teacher hiring in Brandenburg.
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After a pause, the hiring of teachers in Brandenburg has resumed. Education Minister Steffen Freiberg (SPD) clarified that this brief halt was necessary to conduct a budget check and prevent overspending on staffing budgets. In a statement to the state's education committee, he assured that contracts can once again be issued starting tomorrow, and the state is ready to offer jobs to all fundamentally qualified teacher applicants, including lateral entrants with proven basic qualifications.
The temporary pause, initially dubbed as a moratorium, faced criticism from various fronts—opposition parties (AfD and CDU), trade unions, and parents. SPD faction leader Björn Lüttmann explained this dissent as a communication error.
Brandenburg is grappling with a teacher shortage, leading to canceled classes. The moratorium was also aimed at curtailing the planned waiver of additional positions in the next budget and the future requirement for teachers to teach one hour more, which will be balanced by relieving them of other tasks. According to Freiberg, the additional teaching hour will not affect teachers at support and vocational schools.
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While international schools like the Berlin Brandenburg International School (BBIS) are still hiring new leadership—with Beth Dressler appointed as the next Director/CEO beginning August 2025—details about the teacher personnel situation in Brandenburg itself may be found in official government updates, news releases, or reports from the state's education department. Keep an eye out for these updates to stay informed!
- Education Minister Steffen Freiberg (SPD) has clarified that the hiring of teachers in Brandenburg has resumed after a brief moratorium and stated that contracts can be issued to all fundamentally qualified teacher applicants, including lateral entrants with proven basic qualifications.
- Amid criticisms from opposition parties, trade unions, and parents regarding the implementation of the moratorium, SPD faction leader Björn Lüttmann has explained the dissent as a communication error.
- The Brandenburg government is currently addressing its teacher shortage, which has resulted in canceled classes. As part of this effort, the initial plan for additional positions in the next budget and the future requirement for teachers to teach one hour more is being amended, with the additional teaching hour not affecting teachers at support and vocational schools.
