Stadt Winterthur
Winterthur
10 hours ago
Co-Principal Secondary School Büelwiesen (80 - 85%)
- 28 February 2026
- 80 – 85%
- Permanent position
- Winterthur
Job summary
Join the Co-Schulleiter:in team at Sekundarschule Büelwiesen in Winterthur. This role offers a supportive community and progressive work environment.
Tasks
- Lead the school unit in operational, administrative, and financial matters.
- Oversee and guide staff in pedagogical leadership.
- Promote and ensure school and quality development through coaching.
Skills
- Experience in leadership and teaching at the Volksschule level.
- Strong organizational and financial management skills.
- Effective and communicative leadership with a participative approach.
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About the job
Co-Principal Secondary School Büelwiesen (80 - 85%)
In the Winterthur-Seen city district, around 340 students in 18 classes are accompanied and taught by around 50 dedicated teachers at the Büelwiesen school. The Büelwiesen school lives the values of commitment, respect, and responsibility and is characterized by an open, progressive attitude as well as a motivated and collegial team. In the versatile role as principal, you will take over the co-leadership at the Secondary School Büelwiesen from August 1, 2026, or by arrangement.Your Tasks
- Operational management of the school unit in organizational, administrative, and financial matters (including responsibility for the school budget)
- Personnel and pedagogical leadership of the staff
- Promoting, steering, and securing school and quality development (e.g., through coaching and SRL)
- Representing the school internally and externally
- Constructive collaboration with the school board, the education management, and the school principals of the city of Winterthur
Your Profile
- Proven leadership and teaching experience in elementary school
- Started or completed school leadership training
- Confidence in handling financial, organizational, and administrative matters
- Solution-oriented, reflective leadership personality with composure in challenging situations
- Communicative and appreciative with a participative leadership approach
- Availability on workdays Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday as well as optionally Monday or Wednesday
What We Offer
- Well-organized and integrating secondary school with clear structures
- Collaboration in an established leadership team with clearly defined responsibilities; special education is led separately
- Professional support from education management, school administration, and structured municipal onboarding including specialist guidance
- Committed and collegial teaching team
- Flexible working hours in an annual working time model
- At least five weeks of vacation
