Kanton Zürich
Urdorf
Biology Teacher for the Affoltern am Albis Branch 40 - 50%
- 29 September 2026
- 40 – 50%
- Urdorf
Job summary
Join Kantonsschule Limmattal as a Biology teacher for our new branch! Experience an innovative environment with growth opportunities.
Tasks
- Teach 2-3 classes in biology starting from school year 2027/28.
- Contribute to developing a new learning environment and biology department.
- Engage in school community planning and special weeks activities.
Skills
- Hold a degree in teaching and a diploma for Maturitätsschulen.
- Strong initiative and communication skills.
- Passion for innovative teaching and school development.
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About the job
Biology teacher for the Affoltern am Albis branch 40 - 50%The Kantonsschule Limmattal is a grammar school for the regions of Knonauer Amt and Limmattal and is located in Urdorf. It comprises a two-year lower level (7th/8th school year) and the subsequent short grammar school (9th–12th school year).
In the coming years, our school will be expanded by a branch in Affoltern am Albis. In the first operational year 2027/28, some initial classes of the gymnasial lower level will be taught at the Urdorf location; they will move to Affoltern a. A. as soon as the new school building is ready for occupancy (expected for the 2028/29 school year). From the 2029/30 school year, new classes of the gymnasial upper level will also be formed in Affoltern a. A.
Tasks
At the start of the 2027/28 school year, we are looking for a biology teacher who will teach 2-3 classes, work together with the development team to advance the creation of a new educational environment, and contribute to the establishment of the biology department and its associated collection. After the project phase is completed, the teaching workload can be increased.
Profile
You have a completed university degree in the teaching subject and the teaching diploma for grammar schools or are in the process of obtaining it. You have already gained initial teaching experience at a Swiss secondary school. You are motivated to engage with pioneering spirit and innovative ideas in the context of the new branch development project, class leadership, and school development. Furthermore, you are willing to contribute to the school community as well as in the planning and management of special weeks. You are proactive, communicative, and enjoy taking responsibility.
Offer
You will have the unique opportunity to help shape a new school from the ground up: a varied role in an innovative environment! You will be supported by experienced teachers from KS Limmattal.
The employment is according to the regulations for middle and vocational school teachers of the Canton of Zurich on a teaching contract basis. For enquiries, the project manager, Alexandre Nava, is happy to assist you and can be reached via email at alexandre.nava@edu.zh.ch.
Application
Please submit your application with the usual documents by no later than
15 October 2026 via bewerbungen.ksl@edu.zh.ch.
