District office Neukölln decides on the contract structure at the music school and adult education center

District office Neukölln decides on the contract structure at the music school and adult education center

adult education centers and music schools in Neukölln receive support

The Musikschule Paul Hindemith and the Volkshochschule in Neukölln can breathe a sigh of relief because the district office has decided to continue the existing contract structures for teachers. This decision was made after an intensive examination in order to improve the employment law situation of the employees. The district office chose a uniform approach in Berlin, which means that the teachers can continue to enjoy this security.

uniform procedure in Berlin

According to the Herrenberg judgment from 2022, fee contracts at music schools across Germany were questioned. It is important to clarify whether music teachers should be commissioned or firmly employed as a fee. The Senate and the German Pension Insurance BUND have agreed a moratorium by October 15, 2024 to suspend status assessment procedures. This gives the districts time to prepare for possible demands of social security institutions.

support for teachers and students: inside

District Councilor Karin Korte emphasized the importance of a clear perspective for the music school and the teachers. It is crucial that the children and adolescents in Neukölln can continue to benefit from the diverse offers of the music school. The joint decision of all districts in Berlin offers a secure basis for the future.

continuous lessons and stable contracts

After the decision, the teaching orders for the fee for the new school year will be awarded in good time. This allows the existing contracts to be continued with the students: inside. At the music school there are 26 permanent music teachers: inside and 180 honorary workers who work over 5,000 students: teach inside. The Volkshochschule Neukölln has up to 400 fee forces and around 23,000 participants take part in the courses every year.

- Nag