Pädagogische Hochschule Zürich
Zürich
10 hours ago
Practice Leader: Primary Level Birmensdorf 20%
- 01 June 2026
- 20%
- Permanent position
- Zürich
Job summary
The PH Zürich shapes education for today and tomorrow. Join a dynamic team!
Tasks
- Lead a team of practice teachers at the cooperation school.
- Organize and administer practice placements and budget.
- Coordinate between the cooperation school and PH Zürich.
Skills
- Teaching position at cooperation school required.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to handle various role expectations flexibly.
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About the job
from 1 August 2026
PH Zurich actively shapes education, school and teaching of today and tomorrow in teaching and research. The Primary Level Department is responsible for the training of primary school teachers. It currently offers three bachelor's degree programmes as well as subject and level extensions that impart fundamental competences for teaching at the primary level.
Practical professional 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 on 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, organisation 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 management and school authorities as well as the practice teachers at your own cooperation school
- Co-design of practical professional training at the cooperation school (exchange, further training, quality assurance) as an expert in school practice, together with mentors
- Participation in and organisation of events at the cooperation school and at PH Zurich
This is what you bring with you.
- Employment as a teacher at the cooperation school Birmensdorf mandatory
- Several years of experience as a teacher at the target level and as a practice teacher
- Very good anchoring and networking within the staff at the schools belonging to the cooperation school
- Good organisational 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 role
This will inspire you.
PH Zurich offers you more than a centrally located workplace at Zurich main station. What makes us special can be found here .
Your next step.
Please submit your complete application dossier by 8 June 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 8 June 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.
Regula Heydasch
Department Head
Tel.: +41 43 305 57 35
Email: regula.heydasch@phzh.ch
Regula Heydasch
Department Head
Tel.: +41 43 305 57 35
Email: regula.heydasch@phzh.ch
