Team Leader Initial Integration and Education (m/f/d)

About the job

As the fifth largest canton in Switzerland with around 6000 employees, we are committed to the common good of society in the cantonal administration. With an impressive variety of services, our work affects all areas of life, whether education, economy, law, security, nature, health, construction, culture, or finance. Through our meaningful work, we leave a small footprint every day, as it is relevant to over half a million people.


The Migration Office is looking for the Asylum Centre Sonneblick in Walzenhausen/AR from 1 January 2027 or by arrangement for a

Team Leader Initial Integration and Education (m/f/d)

• You lead the Initial Integration and Education department both professionally and personally and develop it further together with your team
• You coordinate and support the integration and educational offers for adults and children in the centre
• You work in the management team of the centre and actively contribute to the further development of concepts, processes, and offers
• You maintain cooperation with authorities, educational partners, deployment companies, as well as other internal and external stakeholders
• Additionally, you take on operational tasks in adult education or in the area of initial integration and stay close to practice

• You have a completed vocational or tertiary education in the social, pedagogical, or agogic field as well as several years of leadership experience
• You have experience in one or more of the areas of migration, education, integration, or care
• You have a positive view of people, lead strength-oriented and on an equal footing, and know how to inspire and develop people with your energy and a clear attitude
• You work in a structured manner, take responsibility, and keep an overview even in demanding situations
• Good IT user skills as well as foreign language skills complete your profile

• A varied leadership role with scope for design and social relevance
• The opportunity to actively shape and further develop integration and education
• A committed and interdisciplinary team with appreciative collaboration
• Insight into different cultures and languages
• Diverse training opportunities as well as attractive social benefits of the Canton of St. Gallen

For further information, Gordana Gessner, Centre Manager, 058 229 87 98, will be happy to assist you. You can also find an overview of our area of work at www.asylzentren.sg.ch .