Fachlehrkräfte
Fachlehrkräfte are teachers who specialize in a particular subject or vocational domain and teach it as a core component of their classes. In the German-speaking education system, the term is most commonly used for teachers at vocational schools (Berufsschulen) and upper secondary schools who deliver Fachunterricht (subject-specific instruction) in contrast to general classroom subjects. They play a central role in the dual training system by connecting classroom theory with practical work-based learning, often in collaboration with training companies.
In Berufsschulen, Fachlehrkräfte teach specialized subjects such as mathematics, language, or specific trades-related modules, and they
Qualifications and career paths: Typically, Fachlehrkräfte hold a university degree in their subject and a state
Context and variation: The precise designation, responsibilities, and entry routes for Fachlehrkräfte vary across German states.