A shortage of teachers in Bad Tölz: G9 meets growing challenges!

A shortage of teachers in Bad Tölz: G9 meets growing challenges!

Bad Tölz, Deutschland - The change from G8 to G9 at Bavaria's high schools is expected to lead to further tightening of the teacher lack. This is reported by the Merkur and refers to the assessment of the Bavarian Philologist Association. According to this, an average of three full-time teachers per high school could be missing in the coming school year. While the situation at high schools in the Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen district is currently stable, there is great ambiguity about the number of students in the fifth classes and the teacher allocations for the next school year.

The subjects of computer science and physics are particularly affected by the current misery, although the Tölzer Gymnasium has so far proven good personnel equipment. Headmaster Stefan Nirschlsche expresses concern about possible restrictions on mathematics and physics lessons. A report by the Relevance reporter

A total of 1,300 new high school teachers will be needed for the coming school year in Bavaria. In order to cope with the challenges in the education system, the Minister of Culture Anna Stolz is looking for dialogue with the "school family" and emphasizes the importance of opening the challenges openly. "Teaching Ambassador" was also introduced to specifically promote the teaching profession.

number of students and lack of teachers

The number of students in Bavaria in the school year 2024/2025 increased by around 31,000 to around 1.72 million, which further increases the pressure on schools, especially in the MINT subjects (mathematics, computer science, natural sciences). Due to the lack of teachers, lessons are missing, and students are sent to homeschooling.

The lack of teachers is not just a Bavarian problem, but also affects numerous schools across Germany. It is reported that some schools are without leadership because there is no director or principal. The teaching of the teachers has increased and many work beyond legal requirements. The attractiveness of the teaching profession decreases while the need for teachers is increasing.

In order to counteract the lack of teachers, a combination of structural reforms and incentives is required according to country -specific needs. This includes better payment, targeted recruitment of career changers and the creation of cheaper conditions for teachers. Initiatives such as the state advertising for the teaching profession should help to win young people for this profession, which experiences a much higher social recognition in other countries like Finland.