Pädagogische Hochschule Zürich
Zürich
Primary Level Practice Leader Fällanden 15%
- 11 September 2026
- 15%
- Permanent position
- Zürich
Job summary
Join PH Zurich in shaping education with innovative teaching! Enjoy a collaborative work environment and professional growth opportunities.
Tasks
- Lead a team of practice teachers in quality development and assurance.
- Manage the acquisition, organization, and administration of practice placements.
- Facilitate communication between the cooperation school and PH Zurich.
Skills
- Must be employed as a teacher in the Fällanden school community.
- Strong organizational skills and flexibility in various roles.
- Excellent communication skills, especially in conflict resolution.
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About the job
immediate start, limited until 30 June 2027
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 degree programmes as well as subject and level extensions that impart fundamental competences 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 take on increasing responsibility in the design of lessons during their studies. PH Zurich and the school field pursue a common goal. They train teachers who perform well in the complex system "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 practice teachers at the 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
- 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 the Fällanden school community 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 function
This will inspire you.
The PH Zurich offers you more than a centrally located workplace at Zurich main station. What makes us special can be found here .
Your next step.
Please submit your complete application dossier by 18 September 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 18 September 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 application process.
Simone Ibekwe
HR Assistant
Tel.: +41433055238
E-mail: simone.ibekwe@phzh.ch
Simone Ibekwe
HR Assistant
Tel.: +41433055238
E-mail: simone.ibekwe@phzh.ch
Questions about the position.
Regula Heydasch
Department Head
Tel.: +41 43 305 57 35
E-mail: regula.heydasch@phzh.ch
Regula Heydasch
Department Head
Tel.: +41 43 305 57 35
E-mail: regula.heydasch@phzh.ch
