Co-Principal School Rychenberg (80%)

Publication date:23 October 2025
Workload:80%
Contract type:Unlimited employment
Place of work:Winterthur

About the job

The Rychenberg school unit is located in the Oberwinterthur city district and includes seven kindergarten classes, 18 primary school classes, and 14 secondary school classes at various locations. The school operation with around 750 students and around 100 educational professionals is led by a co-leadership with four school principals following the Sociocratic Circle Organization Method (SKM). The school is oriented towards diverse education for a livable world for all. The jointly developed code: "Curiosity, Joy, Respect, and Community" as well as the solution-oriented and appreciative attitude are clearly visible in everyday school life. In the versatile role as co-principal, you will take over the leadership of the Rychenberg school unit – focus on Cycle 2 – together with the existing co-principal as of January 1, 2026, or by agreement.

Your Tasks

Operational management of the school unit in organizational, administrative, and financial areas (school credit) together with the existing co-principal (total 310%)

Personnel and pedagogical leadership of the staff

Joint promotion and assurance of school and quality development

Representing the school internally and externally
Collaboration with the school board, the education management, and the school principals in Winterthur

Your Profile

Proven leadership and professional experience in the educational environment, preferably with school leadership experience

Started or completed school leadership training

Teaching experience as a teacher

Solution-oriented attitude and composure in dealing with challenging situations

Flair for organizational and administrative tasks

Communicative, appreciative with participative leadership style

What We Offer

A well-functioning and jointly supported school operation

An experimental and open school culture with a committed school team

Competent support from the education management and school administration

Flexible working hours (annual working time model) with at least 5 weeks of vacation

Municipal onboarding courses spread over the entire school year including professional support

Contact

Your questions about the position will be gladly answered by Manuel Rehmann, Head of Education, 052 267 15 77.
Learn more? https://stadt.winterthur.ch/ https://www.schule-rychenberg.com/
We look forward to your online application.

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Public Admin. / Education / Social, Teaching / Lecturing