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New school year at the Katharineum: Welcome to the new teachers!
On September 26, 2025, the Katharineum welcomes new teachers and offers insights into exchange programs for teachers abroad.
New school year at the Katharineum: Welcome to the new teachers!
The start of school at the Katharineum in northern Germany brings a breath of fresh air: right at the start of the new school year, students and parents can look forward to two new teachers. Ms. Weber will teach art, while Mr. Salmanli will cover mathematics and English. They are warmly welcomed by their old and new colleagues, including Mr Harms, who teaches geography and physical education, and the new foreign language assistant for English, Mr Burke. Ms. Rose, who works as a supervisor in the open all-day program, is now part of the team. The Katharineum wishes all new employees a good start and a quick settlement.
A look at the teachers abroad shows that many of them dare to venture outside Germany in order to gain valuable experience. This mobility often goes hand in hand with participation in exchange programs that offer numerous opportunities, for example at German schools abroad or through special initiatives such as the Erasmus+ program. According to the educational server, many teachers want to expand their teaching skills and gain new inspiration for their teaching through such stays. The focus is on a good mix of further training measures and direct teaching experience.
Erasmus+ and the opportunities for teachers
The Erasmus+ program not only supports exchanges for students, but also places a strong focus on the further training of teachers and educational staff. Teachers who go abroad are encouraged to reflect on their experiences and integrate these findings into their everyday school life. New teaching methods and an interdisciplinary, project-oriented way of working often come into play, which give lessons a breath of fresh air. Erasmus+ shows in a recently published study how these mobilities contribute to school development and how teachers can shed new light on their pedagogical practice.
Additionally, there are programs such as the Élysée Prim program, which offers primary school teachers the opportunity to teach in France for a year while still receiving a salary. Such initiatives not only promote intercultural exchange, but also benefit teachers' professional experience. Interested teachers can research numerous international programs via the Pedagogical Exchange Service (PAD) website. The Central Office for Schools Abroad looks after around 140 German schools abroad and provides information about job offers abroad, which is an exciting prospect for many teachers.
The introduction of new teachers and those working abroad show how dynamic and enriching being a teacher can be. As the Katharineum example shows, fresh minds are not only valuable for the students, but also enrich the school community as a whole. A warm welcome to all new employees and good luck for the coming school year!