Kanton Zürich
Zürich
Head of Education and Technology Department 80 - 100%
- 10 November 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Zürich
Job summary
Join the Literargymnasium Rämibühl, a prestigious Zurich school. Be part of a dynamic environment fostering bilingual education.
Tasks
- Ensure a fully functional IT and AV infrastructure across the school.
- Lead a skilled team in managing digital security and services.
- Act as the main contact for staff, students, and external partners.
Skills
- Completed IT apprenticeship and relevant higher education required.
- Strong IT service and stakeholder management skills essential.
- Excellent communication and leadership abilities needed.
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About the job
Head of Education and Technology Department 80 - 100%The Literargymnasium Rämibühl is a Zurich grammar school with a classical and modern language profile as well as an educational pathway leading to a double qualification: bilingual Matura (German/English) and International Baccalaureate (IB). The school is a place of work and learning for around 800 pupils and 130 teachers and staff. Founded in 1833, this traditional grammar school is characterised by its proximity to the University and ETH Zurich, its manageable size, and a broadly developed range of elective subjects.
From February 2027 or by arrangement, we are seeking a committed and responsible individual for our school as Head of the Education and Technology Department (80–100%).
As Head of the Education and Technology Department (E&T), you will ensure, together with your team, the smooth, efficient, and secure operation of the school’s IT and AV infrastructure. You will report directly to the responsible member of the school management. Your holidays are usually taken during the school holidays.
Your responsibilities
- Ensuring a school-wide, flawlessly functioning and always up-to-date IT and AV infrastructure
- Responsibility for the security of the digital infrastructure (servers, firewall, WLAN, clients, UPS, etc.)
- Personnel management of the department, consisting of experienced specialists and teachers
- Central contact person for school management, staff, teachers, and pupils
- Coordination and networking with the Digital Service Center Secondary II, DiWaSekII, and external service providers
- Project management in the area of ICT basic services, relocations, and further development of digital services
- Ensuring pedagogical and technical on-site support in the area of IT and AV media
Your profile
- Completed apprenticeship as an IT specialist (EFZ)
- University of Applied Sciences degree or higher professional diploma in (business) informatics or similar
- Several years of professional experience in a leadership role in information technology
- Excellent skills in IT service and stakeholder management
- Sound knowledge in the field of artificial intelligence is an advantage
- High sense of responsibility, independence, flexibility, and organisational talent
- Reliable and responsible working style with forward-looking planning
- High social skills, leadership qualities, and ability to work in a team
- Enjoyment in working with young people and adults in a lively school environment
- Very good knowledge of German
Our offer
We offer you a collegial working atmosphere and progressive employment conditions according to cantonal law. Your future workplace is located in the centre of the city of Zurich. Our grammar school will move into a temporary building on the Rämibühl campus in March 2028 and relocate to its new site in Seefeld in summer 2029. At the same time, we are in the process of integrating into the ICT basic services of the Canton of Zurich. Therefore, we are looking for a person who will actively help shape the future of the school.
Application
Have we aroused your interest?
We look forward to receiving your application. Please submit your documents exclusively via the online tool. For enquiries, Mr Walter Schubiger, Vice Principal, is happy to assist you at Tel. +41 44 265 62 65, Email walter.schubiger@lgr.ch. Further information can be found on the internet at www.lgr.ch.
