Head of the Fontenay Schoolchildren's Reception Unit (UAPE) at 80% (annualised hours) – maternity leave cover until September 2027

The Youth and Social Cohesion Service is responsible for activities related to childhood and youth, neighbourhoods, extracurricular services, and the youth dental clinic. It also oversees youth policies, integration, the housing office, social cohesion, seniors, and the fight against hardship. In collaboration with numerous associations, it brings together around 250 employees in a wide range of professional fields. To strengthen its teams, the Youth and Social Cohesion Service of the City of Yverdon-les-Bains is advertising a position for

Your missions and responsibilities:

• Ensure the management, organisation, and proper administrative running of the UAPE.
• Lead and motivate the team of your unit in accordance with personnel policy.
• Organise the care of schoolchildren from 1P to 4P, ensuring their safety and the quality of reception.
• Continue the educational project defined by the manager.
• Represent the UAPE to internal and external partners, as well as to parents.
• Participate in on-site supervision.

Your profile:

• Possession of a recognised ES/HES early childhood educator qualification.
• At least 4 years of professional educational experience in the field of childhood after obtaining the qualification.
• Experience in team leadership, ideally complemented by a CAS in team management.
• Ability to develop and manage project-based activities.
• Autonomy, sense of responsibility, and integrity.
• Proficiency in common IT tools.
• Flexible working hours (split shifts, annualised working time during school periods).

What we offer:

• A role rich in content and responsibilities within a dynamic team.
• Opportunities for continuing education and the social framework of a large administration.

For further information, you may contact Mrs Anne Daerendinger, Educational Manager, at 024 423 60 33.

The City of Yverdon-les-Bains, committed to promoting diversity within its administration, pays great attention to different life paths and endeavours to ensure equal treatment in its recruitment processes. We look forward to receiving your application.

If interested, please send your complete application via the Jobup platform.

Application deadline: 23 November 2026
Start date: from 1 February 2027