Head of Primary

Cognita Asia Holdings Pte Ltd; Zürich; Vor Ort; CHF 100’000 - 130’000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The International School Zurich North is seeking an experienced Head of Primary to oversee its primary education. The role focuses on strategic leadership, fostering a positive school culture, and ensuring high-quality educational outcomes across the nursery and primary school. Ideal candidates will have Qualified Teacher Status and a strong background in primary education leadership.

Qualifikationen

• Proven experience in a leadership role within a primary or elementary school setting.
• Strong understanding of primary education best practices and curriculum development.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.

Aufgaben

• Oversee strategic, academic, and operational leadership of the Primary School.
• Ensure high-quality learning journey from Early Years to Primary School.
• Work with Senior Team to drive school’s vision and strategic priorities.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Ausbildung

Qualified Teacher Status

Jobbeschreibung

About the School-International School Zurich North
The International School Zurich North (ISZN) provides high-quality education for children aged 3 months to 18 years.

Conveniently located near Wallisellen train station—just two stops from Zurich’s main train station—our newly remodelled campus features modern amenities, spacious classrooms, and advanced technical equipment to foster an engaging and nurturing learning environment.

ISZN combines academic excellence with flexibility, offering the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) in Primary School, followed by IGCSE and A-Level programmes in Secondary School. These pathways prepare students for entry to leading universities in Switzerland, including ETH Zurich, and worldwide. A strong dual language foundation in English and German, alongside French classes, equips students for success in a global environment.

We are a vibrant learning community where every student flourishes. We empower students to think boldly and creatively, inspiring them to become curious global citizens who lead with kindness, respect, and resilience.

Begin an unforgettable educational journey.

The school now has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Head of Primary to join our fantastic team full-time.

About Cognita
Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 100+ schools in 17 countries - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East - serving more than 85,000 students. Each of our schools are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can, ‘Thrive in a rapidly evolving world’.

At Cognita, we know every student is unique. We nurture their distinct personalities and strengths. We support them academically, socially, and emotionally, wherever they are in the world, wherever they’re starting from. And each and every one of our schools is unique too.

We protect what’s special about them, while offering them rich knowledge, opportunities, and best practices. And they get to be part of something bigger. We open their classrooms to the collective wisdom of over 100 schools in 17 countries, ensuring every child gets an education that’s, quite literally, world class.

It’s an individual approach that empowers every school, teacher and student to focus on what they do best and thrive.

About the role
TheHead of Primaryat International School Zurich North (ISZN) is a pivotal role, overseeing the strategic, academic, and operational leadership of the Primary School. This position requires an experienced, inspirational educator who can foster a positive, inclusive, and high-performing school culture.The role includes overall responsibility for the Nursery (LittleIbex), Early Years, and Primary School, ensuring a cohesive, high-qualitylearning journey from the earliest years onward. As a key member of the Senior Team (ST), the Head of Primary will workclosely with the Executive Principal and the Head of Secondary to bring theschool’s vision to life and drive forward its strategic priorities.

Join us in making a significant impact on the lives of our students and the community. If you are passionate about education and leadership, we would love to hear from you!

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Who we are looking for: The ideal candidate will be hands-on, proactive, and capable of setting strategic direction while supporting daily operations and building strong relationships. It is essential that the candidate possesses Qualified Teacher Status. Proven experience in a leadership role within a primary or elementary school setting is required, along with a strong understanding of primary education best practices and curriculum development. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are crucial, as is the ability to inspire and motivate both staff and students. Additionally, a commitment to continuous professional development is essential.

How to Apply
Complete this application before the closing date. The Closing Date for Applications is: Sunday 27th July 2025

Interviews will take place week commencing Monday 18th August 2025

Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background.