Salzburg as an example

Salzburg is still looking for 108 teachers

There is still a shortage of teachers in the state, especially in primary and secondary schools.(Bild: Tröster Andreas)

(Bild: Tschepp Markus)

Head teachers and trade unionists criticize: "Interested parties cannot find unfilled teacher positions." Experts in Salzburg are surprised by the Minister of Education's impressive figures. 

Will there be enough teachers for the start of school in 15 days? It's likely to be tight in Salzburg. "We assume that, as in the previous year, all classes can be filled," says ÖVP education councillor Daniela Gutschi. "I don't think we will be able to fill all positions," fears compulsory school teacher staff representative Anton Polivka: "There will be a lot of overtime right at the start of school, especially in primary and secondary schools.