10 hours ago
Co-Head of Department Vocational Preparation Practice and Integration (BPI) - Thun/Spiez 40-50%
- 17 March 2026
- 40 – 50%
- Spiez
About the job
Portrait of the School/Institution
We are a cantonal vocational training center in the Bernese Oberland with around 300 employees and 3500 learners. At several locations, we offer training and further education in the fields of industry, services, and fashion design (IDM).
Does your heart beat for the world of education? Then you are exactly right with us.
We are looking for you as
Co-Head of Department Vocational Preparation Practice and Integration (BPI) - Thun/Spiez 40-50%
Vocational Training Center IDM
3700 Spiez
3700 Spiez
Tasks
ARE YOU READY?
- Co-management in the area of Vocational Preparation Practice and Integration (BPI) with 15 classes and about 50 employees
- Member of the management team of the Bridges and Integration Department, representing the BPI area in internal and external committees as well as projects
- Responsibility for individual external locations and close cooperation with the respective site coordination
- Teaching in the BPI area as a supplement to the co-management function (see advertised BPI position)
Requirements
WHAT YOU BRING WITH YOU
- Leadership experience with appropriate training and further education in educational institutions
- Teaching diploma at secondary level I and/or secondary level II or completed training as a vocational school teacher as well as specific knowledge of bridge programs
- Experience in project management
- Independent and responsible personality with convincing communication skills, enthusiasm, and humor
- Enjoy working with people and in a team
- Innovative and open attitude
- Good self-management, organizational skills, resilience
We offer
WHAT WE OFFER YOU
- A meaningful working environment: Accompany young professionals on their career path
- Values and leadership: Trust and appreciation, development, innovation, sustainability, and health protection as well as cooperation form the basis of our leadership
- Culture: We live commitment according to the motto "We do what we do because we like to do it."
- Development and promotion: Benefit from the internal course offerings as well as support for external training and further education
- Fair salary: We pursue a requirement-oriented, market- and performance-based salary policy (Teacher Employment Act of the Canton of Bern)
- Networking: Through mobility and exchange, we regularly maintain regional, national, and international relationships
- Working hours and holidays: With us, you can organize your working hours flexibly and balance work and private life (annual working time, adapted to the institution's processes)
We promote and value diversity in all its facets – regardless of social origin, ethnicity, nationality, religion, worldview, age, physical and mental abilities, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender characteristics. All forms of diversity are welcome with us, including those not explicitly mentioned.
Contact
DO YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THE POSITION?
Michael Klein will be happy to provide information
Head of Department,
Bridges and Integration
+41 33 650 71 05
michael.klein@idm.ch
Apply by April 10, 2026, via the cantonal job portal and become part of the Vocational Training Center IDM. We look forward to it!
Interview dates 1st round: April 17, 2026
Interview dates 2nd round: April 24, 2026
(during office hours)
Additional Information
Start of employment
01.08.2026
Application deadline
10.04.2026
Reference
38265
