Secretary 50 - 66% (fixed-term) 50 - 66%

About the job

Secretary 50 - 66% (fixed-term) 50 - 66%

The Kantonsschule Zürich Nord, as the largest secondary school in the canton of Zurich, offers a comprehensive secondary school programme with a long gymnasium, a short gymnasium, and a specialised secondary school. Our school has around 2,200 students, 300 teachers, and 50 central services staff. The school management consists of 8 principals and one deputy. The Central Services area, with its 9 departments, covers the administrative, organisational, and technical sectors of the school. The Kantonsschule Zürich Nord is generally located on the campus in Zurich-Oerlikon; due to a complete renovation, we are temporarily based at the Irchel campus from summer 2024 to summer 2027.

We are looking immediately or by arrangement for a responsible, proactive, and service-oriented individual (ideal age approx. 25 – 55 years) who is characterised by a strong sense of independence and implementation strength as well as a very well-structured way of working. You enjoy acquiring knowledge quickly and working in a demanding and dynamic environment. Efficient and at the same time precise work characterises you, and even in hectic times you keep a cool head and a touch of humour. You think in a networked way, are resilient, friendly, and loyal, like to contribute actively, and maintain close and efficient cooperation within our team of eight people. Get to know your new team: https://www.kzn.ch/angebot/dienste/sekretariat.

The advertised position is initially fixed-term. However, there is the prospect of a permanent employment contract depending on development. Home office is not possible (only from a workload of 80%). Attendance is organised as follows for organisational reasons: Monday and Wednesday full days, remaining percentages by arrangement. During the 2-week induction phase, the workload is 80-100%.

Your tasks

• You will become the specialist for an assigned area of responsibility

• Assistance to the school management in administrative areas

• Organisational and administrative support of the assigned classes

• Advising students, parents/guardians, and teachers

• Other cross-sectional tasks (events, minute-taking, projects, and more)

• Telephone and reception duties at the front office (2 half-days per week)

Your profile

You have

• A commercial basic education or equivalent training

• Several years of professional experience in the administrative field (preferably in education)

• Native German speaker (confident German in spoken and written form)

Our offer

We offer

• Varied, interesting, and challenging tasks

• Personal and well-structured induction

• A high degree of independence and personal responsibility

• Generous support for training and further education

• A friendly atmosphere and a secure workplace

• Attractive employment conditions according to cantonal guidelines

• Although we operate within a legal framework and structured environment, we are very digitally advanced, straightforward, open, and also enjoy a good laugh

• A lively school environment as well as a dynamic secretariat and school management team

Application

Have we aroused your interest?

We look forward to receiving your application. Please submit your documents exclusively via the online tool by 10 September 2026. For enquiries, Ms Renate Sutter, Deputy Head of Secretariat, is happy to assist you at Tel. 044 317 23 43, Email renate.sutter@edu.zh.ch. Further information can be found on the internet at www.kzn.ch.