Abteilungsleitung Bildung und Innovation (70 – 100 %)

Stellenbeschreibung

Join the dynamic Volksschule as a leader in education innovation. Enjoy a flexible work culture and impactful role. Tasks Lead and implement strategic educational initiatives effectively. Oversee project development and ensure resource planning. Facilitate knowledge sharing and foster collaboration across teams. Skills Degree in education or public management with project management training. Strong leadership and communication skills for team development. Deep understanding of public education systems and relevant legislation. This job ad was AI-translated from German. See original About the job Primary school operates in a dynamic environment and regularly faces new societal, organisational, and educational challenges. The Education and Innovation Department of the School and Sports Department prepares complex issues based on evidence and develops sustainable, city-wide solutions. We implement strategic directives effectively. At the same time, we anticipate relevant future trends, selectively incorporate new impulses, and support their contemporary implementation in everyday school life. In doing so, we see ourselves as a competent specialist office and a forward-looking bridge builder at the interface between education, administration, and politics. We are looking for an experienced and action-oriented leader to start immediately or by arrangement, who will lead and further develop our highly qualified team of four experts with foresight and commitment. Your Tasks Along our department-specific portfolio of tasks, you take overall responsibility in the following four core areas: Topic Leadership & Management: You provide well-founded professional impulses for the further development of the school and implement strategic directives. You are responsible for financial management as well as the sustainable design of the department's offerings. Projects & Development: You manage the development of key initiatives and support their effective implementation. You maintain an overview of the entire portfolio and ensure the planning and prioritisation of resources. Knowledge Management & Information: You make expert knowledge available within the school organisation and create the basis for well-founded political and operational decisions. You ensure a transparent, targeted flow of information for the schools, the department, and the school board. Consultation, Networking & Support: You connect people and competencies and strengthen the organisation in its ability to act. You embody a modern understanding of leadership and are responsible for coaching, accompanying, and leading your highly qualified team on an equal footing. Your Profile Education & Further Training: Completed studies in educational science or public management as well as further training in (agile) project management, adult education, or organisational development Leadership & Collaboration: Several years of leadership experience with pronounced communicative and collaborative competence as well as a modern, appreciative leadership approach for leading and developing an expert team Expert Knowledge: Profound knowledge of the primary school system and the corresponding legislation Political Understanding: Strong political understanding and knowledge of political bodies and processes Design & Change Competence: Solution-oriented, systematic thinking and innovative spirit as well as the ability to combine stability and further development and to effectively shape change processes What We Offer Pure Purpose: A leadership role with genuine societal added value and direct impact on the future opportunities of children and young people in Winterthur. Modern Work Culture: Flexible working models, annual working hours, and lived home office possibilities at a centrally located workplace in the heart of Winterthur. Security & Fairness: A fair, transparent salary system, excellent social benefits, and a culture that actively lives diversity and inclusion. Further advantages can be found on our website Contact Your questions about the position will be gladly answered by Christoph Weber, Acting Head of Education and Innovation Department, phone +41 52 267 49 08. Learn more? https://stadt.winterthur.ch/ We look forward to receiving your online application at www.jobs.winterthur.ch.