Applying for approval to work as a teacher at private alternative schools and supplementary schools (teaching permit)
How can teachers work at a private alternative school? Find out more here.
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Basic information
Teachers working at private alternative schools and supplementary schools require approval from the competent authority.
Teachers who are qualified to teach at public schools are deemed to have been granted authorization. An application for a teaching permit must nevertheless be submitted.Requirements
- Teaching activities require teachers to have an academic education that is not inferior to that of public schools.
- A university Master's degree with an affinity to the subject to be taught is generally required.
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Procedure
- The teaching permit is not applied for by the person concerned!
- The school authorities of the private alternative schools and supplementary schools apply for the teaching permit for the relevant subjects and school levels before the planned teaching assignment, submitting the necessary documents.
- Once the application documents have been received by the responsible authority, they will be checked for completeness.
- If any documents are still missing, you will be notified.
- Comprehensive and final processing is only possible once the complete documents have been received.
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Necessary Documents
- Informal application for teaching permission, stating the subjects and grades to be taught by the teacher.
- Curriculum vitae
- Proof of university degree
Master's certificate, certificate of the 2nd state examination, etc.
- Current extended certificate of good conduct in the original according to § 30a Federal Central Register Act
- Data protection information sheet
- Proof of certified German language skills, if applicable
at least C1 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)
- Further evidence of pedagogical aptitude, if applicable
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Competent Department
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The Senator for Children and Education | Department 21 – Policy matters relating to general education schools Der Senator für Kinder und Bildung | Referat 21 - Grundsatzangelegenheiten der allgemeinbildenden Schulen
- +49 421 361-13222
- Rembertiring 8-12, 28195 Bremen
- Website
- office
@bildung. bremen. de
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The Senator for Children and Education | Division 22 – Ministerial and school-related duties, vocational schools – private schools Der Senator für Kinder und Bildung | Referat 22 - Ministerielle und schulbetriebliche Aufgaben, Berufsbildende Schulen - Privatschulen
- +49 421 361 15541
- Rembertiring 8 - 12, 28195 Bremen
- Website
- bianka.
hantow @bildung. bremen. de
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Fees / Costs
free of charge
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Deadlines & processing time
What deadlines must be paid attention to?
Not specified.
How long does it take to process
The processing time depends on the individual case. Complete documentation speeds up the processing of applications.
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Legal Bases
- § 10 Gesetz über das Privatschulwesen und den Privatunterricht (Privatschulgesetz)
- § 30a Gesetz über das Zentralregister und das Erziehungsregister (Bundeszentralregistergesetz - BZRG)
- Section 30a of the Act on the Central Register and the Juvenile Register (Federal Central Register Act – BZRG)
- Section 10 of the Act on Private Schools and Private Tuition (Private Schools Act)
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Updated on 12.09.2026