Saxony Faces Critical Teacher Shortage, Impacting School Instruction

Nearly 1,400 teaching positions remain unfilled in Saxony, leading to reduced class coverage, particularly in secondary and special education schools.

• The current school year in Saxony has a shortfall of approximately 1,400 teachers, an increase from 1,086 in the previous year.
• Secondary schools and special education institutions are most affected, with less than 90% of scheduled lessons being covered.
• The overall teacher coverage across all school types dropped to 95%, compared to 96% last year, with only community schools fully meeting instructional requirements.
• Rising student numbers, a nationwide teacher shortage, and a growing proportion of part-time educators contribute to the crisis.
• Efforts to mitigate the shortage include hiring over 1,000 assistant staff and providing schools with budgets to recruit additional personnel.

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