Scientific Assistant for Secondary Schools
- 16 September 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Intermediate)
- Zürich
About the job
Secondary and Vocational Education Office
Scientific Assistant for Secondary Schools 80 - 100%
CURIOUS, INDEPENDENT AND STRUCTURED
The Secondary and Vocational Education Office is the competence and service centre for vocational education, secondary schools, higher vocational education and further education in the canton of Zurich. The Secondary Schools Department takes care of all matters concerning secondary schools. We are looking for a scientific assistant (80 - 100%) to start immediately or by arrangement.
Your Area of Responsibility
Are you interested in educational issues and able to quickly familiarise yourself with new topics? As an all-round talent, you will handle a wide variety of tasks within the secondary schools team and support colleagues who look after the individual secondary schools. You respond to political enquiries, contribute to cantonal projects and develop conceptual foundations. You also participate in the quality management of secondary schools, for example in organising and conducting experience exchanges or in external evaluations. You write texts for different audiences – from decrees to statements and reports, as well as newsletters or speeches. For your investigations, you confidently navigate between the departments of the Education Directorate, obtain the necessary information and involve the right specialists. Even when several topics are running simultaneously, you keep an overview and set priorities with good judgement.
Your Profile
You have a master’s degree from a university. You are familiar with the processes of public administration and have good knowledge of the education system, especially secondary level II. You work conceptually, systematically and analytically, recognise connections beyond individual dossiers and approach your tasks with a high degree of independence. Where something cannot be solved by the book, you find creative ways. As an organisational talent, you work in a structured manner and see your work as a service – towards the schools, within your own team as well as across the departments of the Education Directorate. Writing is one of your strengths: you move confidently between different text types and communicate clearly and understandably. You are proficient in using Office programmes.
Our Offer
You can expect a committed team and a centrally located workplace close to Zurich main station. The employment conditions are based on cantonal guidelines and include, among other things, the possibility of home office. Have we piqued your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your complete online application. Applications from employment agencies or via e-mail cannot be considered.
Contact
For further information, please contact Christina Gnos, Deputy Head of the Secondary Schools Department (phone 043 259 78 38).
Additional information can be found on the internet at www.zh.ch/mba .
