A shortage of teachers in Northern Bremen: Parents fear starting school!

A shortage of teachers in Northern Bremen: Parents fear starting school!

Bremen, Deutschland - In Bremen, the Borchshöhe secondary school is currently in the spotlight several times. The educational institution in Nordbremerhaven has been facing a conflict with the parents' advisory board for months, which is particularly tightened by the lack of teachers. At a recent meeting with the State Council, it became clear that the situation remains tense. [Weser-Kurier] (https://www.weser-kurier.de/bremen/stadt- Vegesack/oberschule-borchshoehe-behoherde-stachliche-An-Doc817sdhqzmz75c6ilma4) reports that the school parents' spokesman Steffen Hauke ​​has little hope for the new school year. Despite the announcement that three new teachers will be hired, the challenges are enormous.

Another problem is the financial bottlenecks that hinder the construction of a canteen and the smooth all -day operation. Teaching at the school is currently 75 percent, which is supposed to increase to 81 percent, but is far from being the required standard. As a goal, the educational authority has formulated to achieve a lesson supply of 88 percent by August 1, whereby it will also take into account the representation events.

challenges when looking for teachers

The lack of teachers in Bremen is not a new problem and has intensified in recent years. According to [Buten and Binnen] (https://www.butenunbinnen.de/nachrichten/ Lehrerlangel-bremen-bremen-staatsrat-bildung-schulstart-100.html), many apprenticeships are vacant, especially at high schools and for inclusion classes. In order to counteract this, the educational authority asked teachers for additional working hours at the beginning of August. So far, this has met with feedback of only 18 teachers, which underlines the urgency of the situation. The authorities assure that the basic needs of teachers should be covered at all schools, but the search is still a challenge.

In addition, over 170 full -time positions in Bremen are missing due to illness, pension or parental leave. Although 273 teachers were hired, 96 full -time positions remain vacant. This shortage of staff has direct impact on school and its all -day offers. [Teacher-News] (https://www.deacher-news.de/blog-posts/ Lehrkraftemangel-in-bremen-get-es-eine-Loesung) emphasizes that not only teachers, but also other measures are necessary in order to improve the situation sustainably. A fairer distribution of teachers, salary adjustments and more training capacities are discussed as solutions.

an eye on the future

In order to discuss the oppressive location at the Borchshöhe secondary school, another conversation for August 7th is scheduled. If the personnel problems do not relax, it is already clear that the will to change is available. The educational authority will continue to hire teachers and hopes to improve communication with the parents. Hauke ​​emphasizes that the talks with the authority have so far been constructive, even if the situation is anything but simple. It remains to be seen whether the measures and conversations initiated actually to a positive turn for school and its students: can lead inside.