Pädagogische Hochschule Zürich
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Practice Leader Quest Primary Level Zurich-Limmattal 10%
- 21 May 2026
- 10%
- Permanent position
- Zürich
Job summary
Starting July 1, 2026, PH Zürich shapes the future of education. Join a supportive team to enhance teacher training and practical experience.
Tasks
- Lead a team of practice teachers with a focus on quality development.
- Manage the acquisition and administration of practice placements effectively.
- Foster communication between the cooperation school and PH Zürich.
Skills
- Must be employed as a teacher in Zürich-Limmattal; experience required.
- Strong organizational skills and flexibility in handling roles.
- Excellent communication skills, especially in conflict situations.
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About the job
from 1 July 2026
PH Zurich actively shapes education, school and teaching of today and tomorrow in teaching and research. The Primary Level Department is responsible for the training of primary school teachers. It currently offers three bachelor's degree programmes as well as subject and level extensions that impart fundamental competencies for teaching at the primary level.
Practical professional training is a core element of the studies for prospective teachers. From the first weeks of study, students gain insights into the professional everyday life at public schools in the canton of Zurich and gradually take on more responsibility in designing lessons during their studies. PH Zurich and the school field pursue a common goal. They want to train teachers who perform well in the complex system of "school". Further information on the Cooperation School 2.0 model can be found here .
This is what you will do.
- Lateral leadership of a team of practice teachers at the cooperation school including quality development and assurance
- Acquisition, organisation and administration of practice placements as well as budget management
- Communication and coordination between the cooperation school and PH Zurich
- Building and maintaining a network with university representatives, school management and school authorities as well as the practice teachers at your own cooperation school
- Co-design of practical professional training at the cooperation school (exchange, further training, quality assurance) as an expert in school practice, together with mentors and subject didacticians
- Participation in and organisation of events at the cooperation school and at PH Zurich
This is what you bring with you.
- Employment as a teacher in Zurich-Limmattal mandatory
- Several years of experience as a teacher at the target level and as a practice teacher
- Very good anchoring and networking in the staff at the schools belonging to the cooperation school
- Good organisational skills
- Flexible and constructive handling of different role expectations
- High resilience, flexibility and enthusiasm for innovation
- Willingness and ability to communicate, especially proficiency in conducting conversations also in conflict situations
- Willingness to further qualify for this role
This will inspire you.
The PH Zurich offers you good employment conditions with attractive further training opportunities. What makes us special can be found here .
Your next step.
Please submit your complete application dossier by 27 May 2026 exclusively via our online application platform. We prefer direct applications and ask for your understanding that we do not consider personnel agencies or email applications.
Please submit your complete application dossier by 27 May 2026 exclusively via our online application platform. We prefer direct applications and ask for your understanding that we do not consider personnel agencies or email applications.
Questions about the position.
Silke Hauri
Department Head
Tel.: +41 43 305 57 40
Email: silke.hauri@phzh.ch
Silke Hauri
Department Head
Tel.: +41 43 305 57 40
Email: silke.hauri@phzh.ch
