Schulgemeinde Wallisellen
Wallisellen
Co-Headteacher
- 15 September 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- Wallisellen
Job summary
Join the vibrant Schule Wallisellen, educating 1,750 kids. Enjoy a supportive work environment with great benefits!
Tasks
- Lead operations for the largest school unit with 23 classes.
- Drive school development and ensure quality education.
- Facilitate communication and coordination within and outside the school.
Skills
- Must have a completed school leadership training and recognized teaching diploma.
- Strong leadership and team motivation skills are essential.
- Excellent communication and social skills are a must.
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About the job
At Wallisellen School, around 1,750 children and young people are taught by approximately 220 teachers across six school sites and various decentralised kindergartens. The school offer is complemented by school- and family-supporting day care with a lunch service.
For the largest school unit in the city of Wallisellen, the Alpen School, with 490 pupils and 80 staff members, we are seeking a Co-Headteacher as part of a succession arrangement from 1 January 2027 or by agreement, with a workload of 90-100%.
These tasks await you
▪ Operational management of the school with 23 classes and 80 staff
▪ School development and quality assurance
▪ Networking, coordination and communication internally and externally
▪ Participation in various school committees, especially the SLK
This is what sets you apart
▪ Completed training as a headteacher
▪ EDK-recognised teaching diploma or comparable qualification
▪ Leadership skills and the ability to inspire and motivate your team
▪ Strong communication skills and high social competence
▪ Goal-oriented, systematic planning and organisational skills
▪ Humour and creativity
We offer
▪ An experienced co-headship
▪ A committed, open and motivated team
▪ Administrative support through a headteacher assistant
▪ A special education centre, competent school social work and own school psychological service
▪ A cooperative and open-minded management and school authority
▪ Well-developed and attractive infrastructure
▪ A community with good transport connections on the outskirts of the city of Zurich
Are you interested in being part of our school leadership? Then we look forward to receiving your application, which you can submit online via our job platform.
Matthias Kipfer, Head of Education Department, will be happy to provide you with further information at 044 832 64 01 or matthias.kipfer@schule.wallisellen.ch.
Learn more about Wallisellen School at www.schule.wallisellen.ch.
