Pädagogische Hochschule Zürich
Zürich
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Practice Leader Quest Secondary Level Volketswil 10%
- 01 June 2026
- 10%
- Permanent position
- Zürich
Job summary
The PH Zürich shapes education and teaching actively today and tomorrow. Join a collaborative environment with great benefits.
Tasks
- Lead a team of practice teachers at the cooperative school effectively.
- Organize and manage practice placements and budget efficiently.
- Build and maintain a network with stakeholders in education.
Skills
- Required teaching position at the cooperative school in Volketswil.
- Strong organizational and structural skills are essential.
- Excellent communication skills, especially in conflict situations.
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About the job
from 1 August 2026
PH Zurich actively shapes education, school and teaching of today and tomorrow in teaching and research.
Practical vocational training is a core element of the training in the Secondary Level I department and aims at a strong link between theoretical knowledge and situated practical experience. From the first weeks of study, students gain insights into the professional everyday life at primary 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 want to train teachers who perform well in the complex system "school". Further information on the Quest School model, which is based on the Cooperation School 2.0 model, can be found here .
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 the practice teachers at the own cooperation school
- Co-design of the practical vocational training at the cooperation school (exchange, further training, quality assurance) as an expert for school practice, together with mentors
- Participation in and organisation of events at the cooperation school and at PH Zurich
What you bring with you.
- Employment as a teacher at the cooperation school Volketswil 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 and structural 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
What will inspire you.
PH Zurich offers you good employment conditions and attractive further training opportunities. What defines us, you can find here .
Your next step.
Please submit your complete application dossier exclusively via our online application platform by 10 June 2026. 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 exclusively via our online application platform by 10 June 2026. We prefer direct applications and ask for your understanding that we do not consider personnel agencies or email applications.
Questions about the position.
Roy Schmid
Department Head
Tel.: +41 43 305 45 20
Email: roy.schmid@phzh.ch
Roy Schmid
Department Head
Tel.: +41 43 305 45 20
Email: roy.schmid@phzh.ch
