Head of school / Head of institution 80 – 100% (co-direction possible) — KSML — Kantonaler Stellenmarkt für Lehrerinnen und Lehrer (Kanton Bern)
- Location
- Wattenwil
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 11 days ago
Role overview
Portrait
Our special elementary school Nils Holgersson (cycle 3) is located in Wattenwil.
In the multi-year classes, both internal and external students are taught.
- Portrait
- Our special elementary school Nils Holgersson (cycle 3) is located in Wattenwil.
- They take over the operational management of our special elementary school at secondary level I with around 22 young people in small and small class setting and residential groups.
- You have a teaching diploma for upper secondary level I (cycle 3) or a comparable qualification.
Main responsibilities
- They take over the operational management of our special elementary school at secondary level I with around 22 young people in small and small class setting and residential groups.
Key requirements
- You have a teaching diploma for upper secondary level I (cycle 3) or a comparable qualification.
Company and context
- They run the school in educational, organizational and financial matters.
- They lead the interdisciplinary team of teachers, healing and social pedagogues with clarity, appreciation and foresight and promote constructive cooperation.
- They continuously develop the school, the teaching and the services offered.
- They maintain cooperation with the Education and Cultural Directorate, the Cantonal Youth Office and other authorities.
- In addition to your leadership role, you take on a teaching burden.
- They work closely with the Foundation Board and with the partner organization "agilas - bilden bewegt". Requirements
- Ideally, they have a curative education or a comparable professional training.
- You have completed school principal training or equivalent leadership training.
- They bring with them leadership experience and profound experience in working with adolescents and young adults in a socio-educational or psychiatric context.
- They have a good knowledge of the Bernese educational landscape, the different educational paths and the connection possibilities in education and the labour market. We offer
Additional details
- The Rosa Neuenschwander Foundation is looking for a job holder from 1 onwards as a result of her retirement.
- They work closely with the Foundation Board and with the partner organization "agilas - bilden bewegt".
- They have a good knowledge of the Bernese educational landscape, the different educational paths and the connection possibilities in education and the labour market.
- An indefinite employment with a large creative scope A responsible and varied leadership task
- High independence and short decision-making paths A dedicated, competent and experienced team
- The opportunity to actively develop the future of the institution Good work-life balance
Notes and original content
- August 2027 one:n
- Requirements
- An indefinite employment with a large creative scope
- A responsible and varied leadership task
- High independence and short decision-making paths
- A dedicated, competent and experienced team
- The opportunity to actively develop the future of the institution
- Good work-life balance
Questions about this listing
What salary does KSML — Kantonaler Stellenmarkt für Lehrerinnen und Lehrer (Kanton Bern) offer for this role?
KSML — Kantonaler Stellenmarkt für Lehrerinnen und Lehrer (Kanton Bern) lists CHF 88'000 - 162'500 gross per year for this position in Wattenwil. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does KSML — Kantonaler Stellenmarkt für Lehrerinnen und Lehrer (Kanton Bern) offer?
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