Head of Education
Primarschulverwaltung Wald
Wald ZH
Key information
- Publication date:09 January 2026
- Workload:100%
- Place of work:Wald ZH
Job summary
Die Gemeinde Wald ZH mit 10'500 Einwohnern sucht eine Leitung Bildung.
Tasks
- Gestaltung und Weiterentwicklung des Bildungsangebots.
- Führung eines engagierten und professionellen Teams.
- Unterstützung bei Schul- und Organisationsentwicklung.
Skills
- Abschluss auf Tertiärstufe in Bildungsmanagement oder ähnlichem.
- Ausgeprägte Kommunikations- und Führungskompetenz.
- Hohe Sozialkompetenz und Belastbarkeit.
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The municipality of Wald ZH, with its approximately 10,500 inhabitants, offers a diverse and future-oriented education and care program from early childhood to secondary level.
Head of Education
(80 - 100 %)
To design, lead, and further develop our education and care sector, we are looking for a committed and competent individual due to the retirement of the current position holder as of August 1, 2026, or by agreement.
Your profile - we are looking for
- pedagogical or administrative training at tertiary level (e.g., MAS Educational Management, School Leadership Training, or similar)
- several years of leadership and professional experience in education or public administration
- solid knowledge in school and organizational development, project and quality management
- strong communication, consulting, and leadership skills
- high social competence, resilience, and sense of responsibility
- networked thinking and enjoyment of interdisciplinary collaboration
We offer
- a versatile and responsible leadership role with great scope for design
- a committed and professional team
- support from the school board and school administration
- modern municipal employment conditions according to cantonal guidelines
- a vibrant environment with high quality of life and modern infrastructure
For information, please contact the current position holder, Ernst Eichmüller (055 256 00 76 or ernst.eichmueller@schule-wald.ch) as well as the school president, Franziska Heusser (076 575 61 50 or franziska.heusser@schule-wald.ch).
Under "Apply online now" you can upload your CV, certificates, diplomas, or training confirmations. We would like to get to know you and look forward to your application.
At the Wald school, over 250 motivated employees work with great commitment. The approximately 1,200 school children are prepared for the future in five school units. For preschool children, we offer family-supporting care in our nursery.
