Gemeinde Aarwangen
Aarwangen
Head of Education (60%)
- 18 September 2026
- 60%
- Permanent position
- Aarwangen
About the job
Help shape the future of education in Aarwangen with us.
The Aarwangen school comprises around 540 pupils, several school locations, a day school, as well as a dedicated team of staff.
To strengthen our leadership organisation, we are looking for a Head of Education.
Your tasks
- Leadership & coordination of the education sector
- Management of the heads of education specialist offices, the day school management, the education secretariat, and the patrol service
- Responsible for school route issues including pupil transport
- Management of school, organisational, and quality development processes
- Responsibility for budget, finances, and resource planning of the education sector
- Preparation of matters and decision-making bases for the management and the municipal council
- Collaboration with cantonal authorities, professional organisations, and other stakeholders
- Ensuring efficient structures and processes in the education sector
What you bring
- Educational training & professional experience in the education sector
- Leadership experience or willingness for corresponding further training
- Organisational skills as well as high social and communication competence
- Understanding of digitalisation & ICT topics in the education sector
- Networked and strategic thinking
What you can look forward to
- A responsible leadership role with scope for design
- A committed team
- Modern working conditions and flexible working arrangements
- Attractive training and further education opportunities
Interested?
For questions, Birsel Yeniyol, Head of Culture & Society, is happy to assist you at 062 926 63 01.
We look forward to receiving your application at personal@aarwangen.ch and to getting to know you.
Municipality of Aarwangen Human Resources Langenthalstrasse 2/4 4912 Aarwangen 062 926 63 11/12 www.aarwangen.ch