Pädagogische Hochschule Zürich
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Practice Leader: Entrance Level School Community Pfäffikon 20%
- 26 February 2026
- 20%
- Permanent position
- Zürich
Job summary
Join the PH Zürich team shaping future education. Enjoy great benefits and collaborative work.
Tasks
- Lead a team of practice teachers at the cooperation school.
- Manage practical placements and oversee budget administration.
- Foster communication between the PH Zürich and the cooperation school.
Skills
- Required teaching position in the Pfäffikon school community.
- Strong organizational abilities and adaptability to various roles.
- Excellent communication skills, especially in conflict situations.
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About the job
as of August 1, 2026
The Zurich University of Teacher Education actively shapes education, school, and teaching of today and tomorrow in teaching and research. The Entrance Level Department is responsible for the training of primary school teachers for school years 1-5 (kindergarten and lower level).
Practical training is a core element of the studies for prospective teachers. From the first weeks of study, students gain insights into the professional everyday life at public schools in the canton of Zurich and gradually take on more responsibility in designing lessons during their studies. PH Zurich and the school field pursue a common goal. They train teachers who perform well in the complex system "school." Further information about the Cooperation School 2.0 model can be found here .
This is what you will do.
- Lateral leadership of a team of practice teachers at the cooperation school including quality development and assurance
- Acquisition, organization, and administration of practice placements as well as budget management
- Communication and coordination between the cooperation school and PH Zurich
- Building and maintaining a network with university representatives, school administrations and school authorities, as well as practice teachers at your own cooperation school
- Co-design of practical training at the cooperation school (exchange, further training, quality assurance) as an expert in school practice, together with mentors
- Participation in and organization of events at the cooperation school and at PH Zurich
This is what you bring with you.
- Employment as a teacher in the school community Pfäffikon mandatory
- Several years of experience as a teacher at the target level and as a practice teacher
- Very good anchoring and networking in the staff at the schools belonging to the cooperation school
- Good organizational skills
- Flexible and constructive handling of different role expectations
- High resilience, flexibility, and enthusiasm for innovation
- Willingness and ability to communicate, especially proficiency in conducting conversations even in conflict situations
- Willingness to further qualify for this function
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Your next step.
Please submit your complete application dossier by March 4, 2026 exclusively via our online application platform. We prefer direct applications and ask for your understanding that we do not consider personnel agencies or email applications.
Please submit your complete application dossier by March 4, 2026 exclusively via our online application platform. We prefer direct applications and ask for your understanding that we do not consider personnel agencies or email applications.
Questions about the position.
Tina Ammann
Department Head
Tel.: +41 43 305 61 80
Email: tina.ammann@phzh.ch
Tina Ammann
Department Head
Tel.: +41 43 305 61 80
Email: tina.ammann@phzh.ch
