Lang of teachers in North Rhine -Westphalia: Court tilts controversial transfers

Lang of teachers in North Rhine -Westphalia: Court tilts controversial transfers

In North Rhine-Westphalia, the lack of teachers at primary schools is a pressing problem that affects the educational opportunities of numerous students. The district government of Münster intended to close this gap through the transfer of teachers from the Münsterland in areas of the Ruhr area. Both teachers from primary schools and high schools should be laid immediately, which recently met with violent criticism. This measure not only has an impact on the teachers concerned, but also raises major questions about the educational organization and the fair treatment of teachers.

The legal implications of the transfers

The criticized delegates falter when 15 teachers submitted a lawsuit and received right from a court. In its decision, the Münster Administrative Court emphasized that the district government's procedure was not only illegal, but also not transparent enough in the selection of teachers. In fact, this means that the 15 plaintiffs can remain at their schools, while the other educators have to be transferred to the regions required. An unexpected outcome that forces the district government to rethink their future strategy for teacher assignment.

Protests and concerns of the teachers concerned

An anonymous teacher expressed that her complaint was not directed against the transfers as such, but against the unequal selection process. Her point of view reflects a widespread feeling among the teachers: " The responsibility for the selection was suddenly in the school management, which led to uncertainties and conflicts. " It was not distinguished between big and small schools, which also caused confusion. Many teachers feel unjustified in their career paths due to the unequal treatment and fear a tightening of the teacher lack.

The failure of the responsible authority

Matthias Schmied, the head of school department in the Münster district government, made it clear that the authority must now find new ways to select teachers. " Although the delegations were legitimate, our assessment of the schools was obviously not sufficient. We now have to check how we can continue to bring teachers to the existing hotspots. " This commitment to the legal framework and the need to be more creative in solving is the key to an effective remedy of the teacher.

The call for new initiatives

Doris Feldmann, Chair of the Association of Education and Education (VBE) in the Münster district, emphasized that incentives have to be created to motivate teachers to voluntarily go to the Ruhr area. Ideas such as the reimbursement of travel expenses or a reduction in the teaching obligation are considered sensible approaches. In addition, it is important to integrate teachers into part -time or parental leave into work. A fair selection and fair treatment of teachers are crucial to ensure a positive work environment and to improve education as a whole.

In summary, this case shows how important transparency and fairness are in education. The dispute over the teacher delegations not only has an immediate impact on the individuals concerned, but also requires a fundamental review of the procedures and structures in the teacher system of North Rhine-Westphalia.

Sources: District Government Münster, unions VBE and GEW, Administrative Court Münster, letter from a teacher, lawyer Julius Altmiks.

Further reporting takes place by the WDR on August 16, 2024 on the radio on WDR2 and in the local time in Münsterland at 7:30 p.m.