Principal: Primary School Aussenwachten (approx. 60%)

Stadt Winterthur

Winterthur

Key information

Publication date:02 December 2025
Workload:60%
Contract type:Permanent position
Place of work:Winterthur

Job summary

Join the dynamic team at Primarschule Aussenwachten in Winterthur-Seen. This role offers a supportive environment and numerous benefits.

Tasks

Lead the school's operations in administration and finance.
Manage and develop staff pedagogically and personally.
Promote and ensure school quality and development.

Skills

Experience in educational leadership with a focus on pedagogy.
Strong communication and organizational skills required.
Solution-oriented mindset for challenging situations.

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In the Winterthur-Seen city district, around 180 students from kindergarten to 6th grade attend the Primary School Aussenwachten at four different locations. The Aussenwachten school is guided by the principles of the New Authority and is a progressive school with a highly motivated team of teachers. In this versatile role as principal, you will take over the independent management of the Primary School Aussenwachten from August 1, 2026, or by arrangement.

Your Tasks

Operational management of the school unit in organizational, administrative, and financial areas (school budget)

Personnel and pedagogical leadership of the staff

Promoting and securing school and quality development

Representing the school internally and externally

Collaboration with the school board, the education management, and the school principals in Winterthur

Your Profile

Proven leadership and professional experience in the educational environment, preferably with school management experience and a confident repertoire of actions

Started or completed school management training

Teaching experience as a teacher at kindergarten or primary school level is an advantage

Solution-oriented and reflective attitude as well as composure even when dealing with challenging situations

Flair for organizational and administrative tasks combined with high self-organization

Communicative, appreciative personality with a clear leadership style

What We Offer

A well-organized, inclusive school

Competent support from the education management as well as the school administration and a school management assistant

A team of committed teachers

Flexible working hours (annual working time model)

At least 5 weeks of vacation

Municipal onboarding courses spread throughout the school year including professional support

Contact

Your questions about the position will be gladly answered by Susanne Bösch, Education Management, +41 52 267 15 74. Learn more? www.schule-aussenwachten.ch
We look forward to your online application.

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Training / Education / Social, Pedagogy / Education