Assistant to the Principal and the Head of Department FMS
St.Gallen
Key information
- Publication date:13 January 2026
- Workload:100%
- Place of work:St.Gallen
Job summary
Join the Kantonsschule am Brühl, a dynamic school in St.Gallen. Be part of a supportive team making a positive impact on education.
Tasks
- Provide administrative support to the rector and FMS department head.
- Ensure smooth administrative processes within the FMS.
- Organize instrumental lessons and school events effectively.
Skills
- Commercial training or similar qualification, ideally as a management assistant.
- Strong communication skills and excellent German proficiency.
- Team-oriented, proactive, and reliable with good IT skills.
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As the fifth largest canton in Switzerland with around 6000 employees, we are committed to the common good of society at the
cantonal administration. With an impressive variety of services,
our work affects all areas of life, whether education, economy, law, security, nature, health, construction, culture, or finance. With our meaningful
work, we leave a small footprint every day, as it is relevant to over half a million people.
Kantonsschule am Brühl – The practice-oriented cantonal school
The Kantonsschule am Brühl St.Gallen with its approximately 600 students and 70 teachers offers the practice-oriented courses Fachmittelschule in five professional fields (FMS), the Informatics Middle School (IMS), and the Business Middle School (WMS).
As reinforcement in our team, we are looking for an
Assistant to the Principal and the Head of Department FMS
Workload: 80 - 100%
Workplace: St.Gallen
What to expect
- Administrative and organizational support for the principal and the head of department FMS
- Ensuring administrative processes in the FMS
- Managing correspondence with external and internal stakeholders (teachers, students, parents, internship companies)
- Organization of instrumental lessons for all courses
- Preparation of presentations, minute-taking, and follow-up of meetings
- Support in personnel administration
- Organization of school events
What distinguishes you
- Commercial training or comparable qualification, ideally further training as an executive assistant
- Several years of professional experience in a similar position, preferably in the education sector
- Communicative and service-oriented personality, flawless German skills in spoken and written form
- Very good IT user skills
- Team player, high initiative, sense of responsibility, and loyalty
- Structured, independent, and reliable working style, time flexibility
What we offer
- Responsible and versatile activity in a dynamic environment
- Motivated team and a collegial as well as appreciative working atmosphere
- Modern workplace and employment conditions according to cantonal guidelines
- Attractive training opportunities and additional benefits
Ready for the next step? If we have sparked your interest and you would like to be part of the team, we look forward to your application.
Further information at:
Canton of St.Gallen
Andrea Baumgartner
Notkerstrasse 20
9000 St.Gallen
andrea.baumgartner@ksb-sg.ch
