# One in Five Austrian Teachers on Fixed-Term Deals

October 11, 2026 at 12:59 PM

> New data shows rising part-time rates and fixed-term contracts among Austrian teachers under the nation's 2019 service law system.

Recent data reveals that every fifth teacher in [Austria](<https://austriareport.com/entity/austria-q40>) is currently employed on a fixed-term basis. At [AHS](<https://austriareport.com/entity/gymnasium-school-q55043>) and **BMHS** institutions, the number of fixed-term contracts now outweighs permanent ones for those working under the nation's new **service law** system.

Under this new service law, which became mandatory in 2019, part-time rates have surged. Over 60 percent of AHS teachers and 56 percent of combined AHS/BMHS staff work part-time, compared to 40 percent at compulsory schools and one-third under the old law.

The [Ministry of Education](<https://austriareport.com/entity/ministry-of-education-austria-q606227>) cites parental leave claims as a primary driver for part-time shifts but lacks specific data on individual choices. Notably, 20 percent of compulsory school teachers remain on fixed-term contracts even after five years of service.


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