HF Program Management with Teaching Activity in the Field of Horticultural Technology 30 - 50%
Wetzikon
Key information
- Publication date:05 September 2025
- Workload:30 – 50%
- Place of work:Wetzikon
Job summary
Join us as the head of HF education in horticultural technology! Shape the future at Gewerbliche Berufsschule Wetzikon.
Tasks
- Oversee the 3-year horticultural technology program and teach.
- Develop course content, schedules, and ensure network connectivity.
- Act as a liaison with stakeholders and support students through graduation.
Skills
- Must have several years of experience in landscape construction.
- Strong leadership and project management skills required.
- Familiarity with the Swiss green industry and digital transformation.
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HF program management with teaching activity in the field of horticultural technology 30 - 50%
Shape the future with us
The Gewerbliche Berufsschule Wetzikon, with 2500 students in basic education and 700 course participants in continuing education, is a leading vocational school for future-oriented teaching and learning. We stand for demanding and targeted education for all who want to advance professionally.
The Gewerbliche Berufsschule Wetzikon, with 2500 students in basic education and 700 course participants in continuing education, is a leading vocational school for future-oriented teaching and learning. We stand for demanding and targeted education for all who want to advance professionally.
Your tasks
As the HF horticultural technology program manager, you bear full professional and organizational responsibility for our 3-year course. In addition, you teach our students in the part-time program.
As program manager, you design and revise the module and course content, create schedules and exam plans, and ensure that lecturers, administration, and school management are optimally networked at all times. You represent the school to authorities, professional associations, and other important stakeholders. You are the contact person for our students and accompany them from assessment through regular progress discussions to successful graduation. Furthermore, you are responsible for the budget, drive quality development, accreditation, and marketing forward. Together with the school management, you recruit new lecturers, whom you professionally introduce and support during the course.
As program manager, you design and revise the module and course content, create schedules and exam plans, and ensure that lecturers, administration, and school management are optimally networked at all times. You represent the school to authorities, professional associations, and other important stakeholders. You are the contact person for our students and accompany them from assessment through regular progress discussions to successful graduation. Furthermore, you are responsible for the budget, drive quality development, accreditation, and marketing forward. Together with the school management, you recruit new lecturers, whom you professionally introduce and support during the course.
Your profile
You have several years of successful professional experience in gardening and landscaping as well as leadership and project management experience. You engage with current developments in gardening and landscaping, are familiar with the green sector in Switzerland, and are very well networked. You enjoy teamwork and consider digital transformation in horticulture important. In addition, you are interested in pedagogical questions.
With your tertiary-level degree in horticulture (Higher Technical School, University of Applied Sciences, or equivalent), you meet the requirements for the position. Since teaching activity in your own field is part of the employment, you ideally already have a pedagogical qualification in adult education or are willing to obtain one.
With your tertiary-level degree in horticulture (Higher Technical School, University of Applied Sciences, or equivalent), you meet the requirements for the position. Since teaching activity in your own field is part of the employment, you ideally already have a pedagogical qualification in adult education or are willing to obtain one.
Our offer
We offer you a varied and responsible leadership role in a dynamic educational institution and an exciting teaching activity in a young, successful program.
Your workplace is Wetzikon in the Zurich Oberland. Public transport is nearby. The employment conditions are based on cantonal regulations. The workload can be supplemented by development work or, if suitable, also with teaching in basic education. You will be supported by a well-coordinated team in fulfilling your tasks.
Your workplace is Wetzikon in the Zurich Oberland. Public transport is nearby. The employment conditions are based on cantonal regulations. The workload can be supplemented by development work or, if suitable, also with teaching in basic education. You will be supported by a well-coordinated team in fulfilling your tasks.
Application
Have we aroused your interest?
We look forward to your application. Please submit your documents exclusively via the online tool. For further information, please contact Ralph Eschmann, Head of Continuing Education, ralph.eschmann@gbwetzikon.ch or Patrick Schöni, Head of Garden Maintenance Department, patrick.schoeni@gbwetzikon.ch. More information can be found on the internet at www.gbwetzikon.ch.
We look forward to your application. Please submit your documents exclusively via the online tool. For further information, please contact Ralph Eschmann, Head of Continuing Education, ralph.eschmann@gbwetzikon.ch or Patrick Schöni, Head of Garden Maintenance Department, patrick.schoeni@gbwetzikon.ch. More information can be found on the internet at www.gbwetzikon.ch.
