Stadt Winterthur
Winterthur
13 hours ago
Co-Principal Secondary School Winterthur-City
- 05 March 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- Winterthur
Job summary
Join the Sekundarschule Winterthur-Stadt as Co-Schulleiter:in. Lead a dynamic educational environment focused on innovative pedagogy.
Tasks
- Develop a sustainable school model emphasizing pedagogy and innovation.
- Manage organizational, administrative, and financial operations effectively.
- Support staff in both personnel and pedagogical leadership roles.
Skills
- Proven leadership and teaching experience in an educational setting.
- Strong organizational and administrative abilities.
- Excellent communication and participatory leadership style.
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About the job
Co-Principal Secondary School Winterthur-City
The Secondary School Winterthur-City includes the two school locations "Heiligberg" and "St. Georgen". Our school model is based on the principle of the three-part secondary school, where the students are divided into departments A, B, and C. We are looking for a leadership duo that leads the school as a complementary leadership team with a strength-oriented approach. In this versatile role as Co-Principal, you will take over the management of the Secondary School Winterthur-City from August 1, 2026, or by agreement.Your Tasks
- Development of a sustainable school with a focus on pedagogy and innovation
- Operational management of the school unit in organizational, administrative, and financial areas (school budget)
- Personnel and pedagogical leadership of the staff
- Promoting and securing school and quality development for a future-oriented school
- Representing the school internally and externally
- Collaboration with the school board, the education management, and the school principals in Winterthur
Your Profile
- Proven leadership and professional experience in the educational environment, preferably with school leadership experience
- Started or completed school leadership training
- Teaching experience as a teacher at the secondary level
- Solution-oriented attitude and composure in dealing with challenging situations
- A flair for organizational and administrative tasks
- Communicative, appreciative with a participative leadership approach
What We Offer
- A well-organized, inclusive secondary school
- Competent support from the education management and networking within the education team with fellow school principals as well as the school administration
- A long-standing and competent school leadership assistant
- A team of committed and talented teachers
- Municipal onboarding courses spread over the entire school year including individual professional support
- Flexible working hours (annual working time model) and at least 5 weeks of vacation
