Deputy Principal: Learning Design (EC–6)

The Zurich International School; Adliswil; On-site; CHF 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Zurich International School invites applications for Deputy Principal: Learning Design (Early Childhood – Grade 6) at the Wädenswil Campus, with 100% workload and start date 01.08.2027. This permanent role focuses on instructional leadership, curriculum and language program design, and advancing learner agency in a diverse international setting.

Candidates should hold a Master’s degree, have 3+ years of leadership and curriculum innovation experience, and demonstrate strong intercultural

Qualifications

• Expertise in curriculum design and learning innovation across early childhood and primary contexts.
• Understanding of the science of learning, interdisciplinary design, service learning, and project-based approaches.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic scaling of academic initiatives, balancing innovation with coherence.
• Oversee curricular design across the Wädenswil Campus for EC through Grade 6.
• Elevate language programs with bilingual education leadership.
• Inspire pedagogical excellence by knowing learners and setting high expectations.

Skills

Curriculum design

Instructional practice

Learning innovation

Interdisciplinary design

Project-based learning

Education

Master's degree

Job description

The Zurich International School invites applications for Deputy Principal: Learning Design (Early Childhood – Grade 6) at the Wädenswil Campus, with 100% workload and start date 01.08.2027. This permanent role focuses on instructional leadership, curriculum and language program design, and advancing learner agency in a diverse international setting.

Candidates should hold a Master’s degree, have 3+ years of leadership and curriculum innovation experience, and demonstrate strong intercultural