Kanton Zürich
Zürich
11 hours ago
Vice Principal 100%
- 18 April 2026
- 100%
- Zürich
Job summary
Join TBZ, a leading technical vocational school in Zurich! Be part of a dynamic team focused on education and innovation.
Tasks
- Support the rector in strategic and organizational leadership.
- Lead quality management and ensure school certifications are met.
- Manage safety protocols and oversee school projects effectively.
Skills
- Teaching diploma or comparable qualification with leadership experience.
- Strong project management and organizational skills required.
- Excellent communication and conflict resolution abilities essential.
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About the job
Vice Principal 100%The Technical Vocational School Zurich TBZ is a competence center for basic and continuing education in the fields of automotive technology, information technology, electrical/electronics, event technology, and optometry.
Over 3600 learners are taught by around 200 teachers.
Due to retirement, we are looking for a Vice Principal as of March 1, 2027, or by arrangement. As a Vice Principal, you are part of the school management and support the Principal in the strategic, pedagogical, and organizational leadership of the TBZ. You take on central responsibility in school and quality development as well as in overarching leadership and safety tasks: deputy of the Principal and participation in strategic school management.
Your tasks
- Deputy of the Principal and active participation in strategic school management
- Support of the principal's office and departments including preparation, coordination, and execution of meetings (school management meetings, conferences, etc.)
- Responsibility for the employee evaluation process (implementation according to allocation list as well as maintenance and further development of the concept)
- Leadership and continuous development of quality management (Q-Team, Q-Concept, audits) as well as process and document management
- Responsibility for school certifications and evaluations (eduQua 2026, transition to ISO certification 2027, external school evaluation Zem-Ces)
- Responsibility for safety and emergency issues (SiBe, safety concept, evacuation drills, fire and amok prevention)
- Analysis of surveys, graduating class surveys, and QV success rates as well as derivation of appropriate measures
- Leadership and support of projects and construction projects (including school construction, energy, and infrastructure projects)
- Representation of the school in external committees and expert working groups
- Participation in school development and innovation projects
- Teaching obligation of 10 lessons per week
Your profile
- Teaching diploma for vocational subjects in a full-time position or comparable qualification as well as several years of teaching and leadership experience
- Leadership experience in a larger organization, ideally in the education or public sector
- Sound knowledge in school, organizational, and quality development
- Experience in collaboration with teachers, leadership bodies, and external partners
- Proven project management and conceptual skills
- Confident handling of digital work and leadership tools
- Integrative, team-oriented, and strong leadership personality
- Strategic and networked thinking with a view to the overall development of the school
- Confident appearance, high communication and conflict resolution skills
- Structured, solution-oriented, and resilient working style
- High sense of responsibility, discretion, and loyalty
Our offer
- A responsible leadership position with scope for design
- Participation in the strategic further development of a leading vocational school
- Collaboration in a committed and professional school management team
- Attractive employment conditions according to cantonal guidelines
- Targeted training and development opportunities
- Modern infrastructure
- Central location in Zurich, a few minutes' walk from the main train station
Application
For information, please contact John Coviello, Principal of TBZ, Tel. +41 44 446 96 04 or by email john.coviello@tbz.ch
Please submit your complete application with a motivation letter exclusively online.
Information about our school can be found at www.tbz.ch
