Co-Headteacher (m/f/d) 98-100%

About the job

Your new role

The School and Music Department manages the city schools as well as the offerings of the music school and day care. It ensures a successful collaboration among all parties involved and places the child’s well-being at the centre of attention.

In the Boppartshof school catchment area in the west of the city, around 590 pupils are taught in the primary school and seven kindergartens. Due to a change in position of the previous deputy headteacher, we are seeking an experienced and motivated individual as Co-Headteacher from 1 August 2027.

Together with your job partner, you are responsible for the operational, pedagogical and personnel management of the Boppartshof school unit with a total leadership workload of 198%. Within the school leadership team, you are responsible for all persons involved in the school unit, lead internal school projects and play a key role in shaping "the school of tomorrow".

This position is for you if you

• have completed or are willing to complete headteacher training
• have several years of leadership experience and a pedagogical understanding of a heterogeneous environment
• enjoy digital work processes, are strong in organisation and have a structured way of working
• possess strong communication skills and holistic thinking and acting
• have an interest in educational policy issues and want to advance school development

Good reasons to work for the City of St. Gallen:

Our school culture

We are a lively, open and innovative school where the child with their individual strengths and needs is at the centre. We see diversity as an enrichment and meet different conditions with appreciation and openness. The attitude of New Authority shapes our daily actions and strengthens our relationships and shared sense of responsibility. As a motivated, committed and innovation-friendly team, we develop our school together. Trustful cooperation and partnership-based exchange with parents are important to us.

What we offer

• a wide range of exciting tasks and the opportunity to contribute in a neighbourhood school
• a collegial working atmosphere with a well-networked team of school leaders and a committed and lively teaching staff
• meaningful work for the City of St. Gallen and its people
• attractive employment conditions; discounts on public transport and mobile telephony, employees with family responsibilities receive a municipal family allowance.

Our contact

Have we sparked your interest and do you meet the requirements? Then we look forward to your application. Your questions about the position and the Boppartshof primary school will be answered by David Keller, Head of Schools Centre / West, at telephone 071 224 56 58. Please submit your complete dossier exclusively online.

We value diversity in all its forms and look forward to your perspective.