School Operations Support (50%) m/w/d

About the job

School Operations Support (50%) m/w/d

At the Inter-Community School Zurich (ICS), we are more than a school – we are an international community where everyone feels welcome. As Switzerland’s oldest international school and a leading IB World School, we create an inspiring environment where students and staff can grow, learn and thrive together.

We are looking for a School Operations Support (50%) to join our engaging community.

Are you motivated, hands-on and eager to learn? Do you enjoy variety, responsibility and working with people? Would you like to be part of a warm, international environment where no two mornings are the same? Then this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

This is a dynamic and people-focused role, ideal for someone who enjoys being active every morning, connecting with colleagues across campus, and helping the school run smoothly behind the scenes. You will play an important role linking operations, administration and the daily life of our different faculties and departments.

Your Role

You will support the smooth day-to-day functioning of the school through a wide range of activities, including:

• Supporting daily campus operations and morning readiness checks
• Coordinating requeststs between administration, facilities and school teams
• Assisting with room set-ups, logistics and operational organisation
• Maintaining clear documentation and tracking tasks
• Supporting events and activities across the school year
• Communicating with internal colleagues and external service providers
• Helping improve processes and keeping operations organised

What makes you the ideal Candidate:

• You speak a very good German (and can write in German too), and a good level of English
• You understand the value of administrative work with strong organisational skills and reliability
• You enjoy working with international teams and building positive relationships
• You prove a practical mindset with attention to detail
• Your confidently manage different priorities in a dynamic environment
• You are a aiming to growing into the role, in learning and developing within operations or administration
• You have a Swiss working permit

What we offer you: terms & benefits

• Permanent 50% employment contract
• A morning-based role with on-campus presence and hybrid work one day per week
• A varied position with responsibility and visible impact across campus
• Supportive colleagues and strong team spirit in an international environment
• 30 days of annual holiday plus school closure over Christmas and New Year
• Attractive pension and social benefits
• Free parking space on campus
• The opportunity to further develop your skills in operations, administration and relationship management

Our Values

At ICS we are Humble, Welcoming, Committed, and Resilient.

We work as agile, growth-minded teams who turn ideas into meaningful impact — always with students at the centre of our decisions and actions.

Next Steps

If this sounds like your next step and you wish to contribute with purpose, please send your application in PDF format (CV, letter of motivation, certificates, and work references) through our career portal to Jenny Kollmann, Recruitment Specialist - E-Mail schreiben

We look forward to receiving your application!