Nursing schools with a new future: New Nursing Professions Act (PflBG) strengthens training providers
Nursing schools, educational institutions and health academies are strengthening their profile with nursing pedagogy, medical and modern concepts. Date: March 10, 2026The Nursing Professions Act has turned reform into a new standard: Generalist nursing training has been running since 2020, and nursing schools have overall responsibility for coordinating teaching and practical training. For employers, nursing schools and educational institutions, this primarily means setting up training in a resilient manner in terms of personnel - with qualified teachers, educational specialists, course leaders and school administrators who are responsible for teaching, practical integration, curriculum and school development.
At the same time, career opportunities for teachers in nursing education and medical education have increased significantly. Today, teachers are in demand who not only teach, but also develop educational quality, help shape internal school curricula and professionally connect learning locations. The BIBB refers to the high competence requirements of the new nursing training, current implementation aids for nursing schools and a growing need for qualified teachers in the field of nursing.
More power for nursing education and medical education
The future of nursing schools today is not only determined by the number of training places, but also by the quality of the teaching teams. Nursing education and medical education are therefore becoming increasingly important. We are looking for teachers who can structure learning areas, design lessons to suit the target group, integrate practical training, prepare examinations and provide professional support for trainees.
For many providers, it is precisely these profiles that are the decisive success factor: teachers who not only teach content, but also contribute to school development, further develop curricula and build a resilient training architecture together with practice partners. Strengthening nursing education and medical education strengthens the future viability of the entire educational institution.
Which teachers and specialists are needed today
Today, nursing schools and educational institutions are looking for a broad spectrum of educational profiles. These include teachers of nursing education, lecturers with a medical education background, course directors, department heads, school directors and specialists for practical support, curriculum work and school organization.
We are particularly looking for candidates who, in addition to their specialist knowledge, have pedagogical stability, strong communication skills and a clear understanding of their role. They must be able to lead heterogeneous learning groups, combine theory and practice in a meaningful way, work with cooperation partners and manage educational processes with confidence. It is precisely this combination that makes the market tight and recruitment challenging.
Recruiting staff for nursing schools: teachers, specialists and managers
The new educational reality is intensifying the need for tailor-made pedagogical profiles. Nursing schools and health academies are looking for teachers who can structure learning fields, teach in a skills-oriented manner, make practical training compatible and professionally support heterogeneous learning groups. In addition, there is a need for course leaders, department heads and school directors who can also lead educational work in terms of organization and personnel.This makes staff recruitment in the school and education sector of the healthcare system a management task. If you want to secure training places, set up new courses or stabilize existing school structures, you have to think about teaching capacity, pedagogical quality and leadership skills together.
How Kontrast Personalberatung supports nursing schools
Kontrast Personalberatung GmbH fills teaching and management positions in the healthcare sector with a focus on permanent employment and sustainable best fit. We support nursing schools and educational institutions in sharpening the requirements profile, the targeted direct approach of suitable specialists, structured pre-selection and qualified support during the selection process.
This is not just about qualifications and CVs. Pedagogical attitude, didactic ability, understanding of roles, communication skills and the ability to be effective in an educational organization are also crucial. Especially in the field of nursing education and medical education, teaching personalities are needed who combine professionalism and pedagogical responsibility
Career opportunities in nursing education and medical education
The field offers excellent prospects for candidates. Nursing schools, academies and educational institutions are looking for teachers who want to actively shape training and take on responsibility. Requirements range from entry-level teaching positions to positions with course responsibility, head of department or head of school.
Anyone wishing to position themselves professionally between healthcare, education and development will find nursing education and medical education a highly relevant field of work with long-term prospects and growing scope for creativity. Kontrast accompanies professionals on this path and supports them in their search for employers who truly value pedagogical professionalism.
