Pädagogische Hochschule Zürich
Zürich
Team Leader: Continuing Education and Consulting Office (80%)
- 04 June 2026
- 80%
- Permanent position
- Zürich
About the job
Start date 1 December 2026
The Zurich University of Teacher Education actively shapes education, school and teaching of today and tomorrow in teaching and research. The Continuing Education and Consulting Department offers practice-oriented and scientifically based further training for teachers and school principals of all primary and secondary school levels – from CAS courses to in-school training to consulting settings and process support at schools.
For our office, we are looking for an authentic and inclusive leader with vision, empathy and organisational strength. A person who connects people, builds trust and acts with clarity, confidence and appreciation in a dynamic environment.
Your responsibilities.
- Leading, supporting and developing the office team (span of control 18 employees)
- Promoting constructive and cross-departmental collaboration
- Responsibility for efficient, modern and service-oriented processes and structures
- Strategic and operational development of workflows, interfaces and organisational processes
- Advising and supporting internal stakeholders on organisational issues
- Contributing to strategic and organisational developments in continuing education
- Participating in projects and proactively supporting change and development processes
- Ensuring targeted prioritisation in a diverse and dynamic environment
Your profile.
- Commercial training with further education, e.g. FA Leadership Specialist
- Experience leading larger teams and enjoyment in fostering and supporting people
- Experience in the higher education or continuing education environment is an advantage
- Authentic, empathetic and inclusive demeanour
- Excellent communication, organisational and digital skills
- Joy and ability to connect different interests and develop sustainable solutions
- Resilience and a professional approach to complexity and change
- Structured and solution-oriented working style
What will inspire you.
- Responsible leadership role with scope for design
- A varied and meaningful working environment with an open and appreciative culture
- Collaboration with committed professionals and interdisciplinary teams
- Opportunity to actively shape developments and changes
- Modern working conditions and flexible working arrangements
The PH Zurich offers you more than a dynamic university environment as well as a centrally located workplace at Zurich main station. What defines us can be found here .
Help us shape the continuing education of tomorrow. We look forward to receiving your application!
Your next step.
Please submit your complete application dossier by 16 June 2026 exclusively via our online application platform. We prefer direct applications and kindly ask for your understanding that we do not consider recruitment agencies or email applications.
Please submit your complete application dossier by 16 June 2026 exclusively via our online application platform. We prefer direct applications and kindly ask for your understanding that we do not consider recruitment agencies or email applications.
Questions about the position.
Urs Oberthaler
Department Head
Tel.: +41 43 305 53 69
Email: urs.oberthaler@phzh.ch
Urs Oberthaler
Department Head
Tel.: +41 43 305 53 69
Email: urs.oberthaler@phzh.ch