Teachers at vocational schools give lessons in subjects of general education as well as in theoretical and practical vocational subjects. In order to achieve this goal, extensive subject-related knowledge as well as pedagogic-didactical, psychological, communicative, and social skills on the part of the teachers must be acquired.

Upon successful completion of a Master of Education degree, there is the opportunity to begin working towards a Ph.D. either at the Technical University of Darmstadt or at another national or international university: Ph.D. at Technical University of Darmstadt

There are job opportunities for graduates of the Master of Education – Vocational Field of Study German in corporate vocational training institutions, in the field of vocational training studies, or in the open labor market.

The graduates have the possibility of entering the preparatory period (teaching practice) for teaching at vocational schools, vocational grammar schools, specialised upper secondary school, and specialised vocational school as well as in classes of a basic vocational training year and of vocational preparation.

Predictions about the future demand for teachers or their employment opportunities are difficult to make as both depend on a number of different factors such as demographic development, the selected combination of subjects or type of school, the political framework, etc.