Teachers in the district of Görlitz

Being a teacher in a rural area offers a unique and enriching experience with invaluable advantages over working in a large city school. In rural areas, people often know each other, creating a close-knit, family-like atmosphere. This close connection not only facilitates collaboration with parents but also provides a supportive environment for students. The slower pace of life and the proximity to nature make it easy to relax and recharge, leading to a better work-life balance.

Perspective Country

The "Perspective Rural" study program offers student teachers and trainee teachers extensive opportunities to become familiar with the Saxon school system. Using a wealth of information and vivid school profiles, prospective educators can determine whether a rural school is a good choice for them.

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Teachers are being trained in Saxony

The portal "Becoming a Teacher in Saxony" offers comprehensive information about the teaching profession in Saxony. The resources range from guidance on choosing this career path and explanations of a teacher's duties and earning potential to a guide through the complex world of teaching subjects. The district of Görlitz also presents itself as an attractive future place to work.

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Job offers in education, childcare and social services

A first selection of specific job offers can be found at Jobs-Oberlausitz.

Job opportunities in the field of education, training and social services

Sylvia Wackernagel | Career changer

Going back to school in your mid-30s

Sylvia Wackernagel originally studied ethnology, Spanish, and peace and conflict studies, earning a master's degree, and worked as a museum educator, including at the Silesian Museum in Görlitz. At some point, she felt it was time for something new. She increasingly considered experiencing school not just as a professional partner, but also from the inside. "Being a teacher is one of the jobs that allows me to have an impact on society," the young woman explains. After five years, she is about to complete all the necessary training modules. Throughout this time, she has been earning money. Those who have studied a recognized school subject at university are classified in pay grade A12. If they hold a university degree in several disciplines, the classification process is even faster. Career changers complete a three-month intensive course to begin, followed by a one-year teaching traineeship. Sylvia Wackernagel completed this traineeship at the Innenstadt secondary school in Görlitz. She has now fully embraced her new profession.

The image shows a woman standing outdoors in front of a historic building with arched tops and large windows. She is wearing striking glasses, a patterned top, and a dark blazer. With one hand on her hip and a confident, open smile, she looks directly into the camera. The warm lighting and the architecture in the background create a friendly, professional atmosphere—possibly in an educational or public administration setting.

In the picture, a young woman sits on an autumn-covered forest floor, surrounded by colorful leaves. She wears a blue hat, a light-colored hooded jacket, a dark oversized jacket, and white sneakers. Her tattooed legs are visible, and she smiles warmly at the camera. Beside her sits a small, shaggy dog with light fur, also looking attentively at the camera. The atmosphere is relaxed and vibrant—a moment of connection with nature and one's pet on a sunny autumn day.

Daniela Zlobinski | New citizen

The best decision of her life

Daniela Zlobinski grew up in Bavaria and studied in Augsburg. Securing a permanent teaching position in Bavaria after her teacher training proved difficult. "Personal reasons led me from Augsburg to Görlitz in 2015. I immediately received a permanent contract at the Rothenburg secondary school and was later granted civil servant status." She appreciates working at the school, which has a rural character. The number of students is manageable, the sense of community is strong, and the parents are also very close-knit, as they have known each other since kindergarten and primary school. The anticipated culture shock of moving from the large city of 350,000 inhabitants to the tranquil town of Görlitz never materialized. "There is so much to discover and experience here. We love hiking in the Zittau Mountains and being able to quickly get out into nature with our dog. And if we ever miss the big city, we can reach Dresden in just under an hour."