Aarau
Managing Director Educational Region Northwestern Switzerland BRNW 60%
- 09 November 2026
- 60%
- Temporary
- German (Fluent)
- 5000 Aarau
About the job
Department of Primary Education
We are looking for a...
Managing Director Educational Region Northwestern Switzerland BRNW 60%
Exciting tasks await:
- You will lead the office of the Educational Region Northwestern Switzerland and coordinate between the various educational levels as well as between the participating cantons Aargau, Basel-Landschaft, Basel-Stadt and Solothurn
- You will help shape and further develop the education system
- You will advise and support the government committee as well as the primary education management conference, lead the executive committee and prepare decision-making bases
- You are responsible for business planning and finances and coordinate national education matters
- You maintain the coordination of educational region topics and internal as well as external communication by drafting meeting invitations and minutes, organising events, providing media materials or managing the website
What you bring:
- You hold a university degree and have an interest in educational topics
- You enjoy working in networks and at the interface between various committees
- Your strengths include independent working, written expression and organisational talent
Special features:
- An demanding role awaits you in favour of the education system of the four cantons
- The position is initially limited until 31 December 2028, but there is the possibility of a follow-up appointment
Benefits
We offer flexible working options, a wide range of further training opportunities and attractive social benefits. You can find all our benefits at ag.ch/personal.
Your working environment
The Department of Primary Education in the Department of Education, Culture and Sport is responsible for education at the primary school level in the canton of Aargau. Kindergarten, primary school, district, secondary and intermediate schools as well as special forms of primary education fall within the department's remit. Important tasks include, among others, the development and implementation of educational policy measures as well as the resourcing, supervision and support of Aargau schools. www.ag.ch/volksschule
Contact
For professional enquiries, please contact Patrick Isler-Wirth, Head of the Department of Primary Education, Department of Education, Culture and Sport, Canton of Aargau, www.bildungsraum-nw.ch, 062 835 20 44.
For questions about the application process, please contact Yasmin Fröhlich, HR Officer, 062 835 20 67.
We look forward to receiving your online application by 25 November 2026 at www.ag.ch/stellen.