School Development Planner | Schulentwickler (m/w/d)

Stadt Leonberg

Leonberg, Württemberg, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland
Published Feb 13, 2026
Part-time
Fixed-term

Job Summary

As a School Development Planner for the City of Leonberg, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the educational landscape of the municipality. Working within the Office for Youth, Family, and Schools, your day-to-day responsibilities include creating and updating school development plans, designing spatial concepts for new and existing school buildings, and managing capacity planning. You will be instrumental in initiating all-day school operations, coordinating school route safety measures, and advising on grant and funding opportunities for educational projects. This part-time (50%) position offers a unique opportunity to influence local infrastructure and social policy while working in a state-of-the-art town hall. It is particularly attractive for those seeking a role that combines strategic planning, public administration, and community impact, supported by public service benefits such as a pension scheme and professional development opportunities.

Required Skills

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Public Management, Diploma in Public Administration (Diplom-Verwaltungswirt), Bachelor of Arts in Social Management (Sozialwirt), or Administrative Specialist (Verwaltungsfachangestellter) with further training as an Administrative Specialist (Verwaltungsfachwirt).

Experience

  • Several years of professional experience in public administration or school development
  • Experience in planning processes and statistical data analysis
  • Proven experience in drafting official reports and decision-making templates for municipal committees
  • Experience in managing all-day school operations or similar educational initiatives
  • Professional experience in negotiating with stakeholders such as parent councils and regulatory authorities

Languages

German (Fluent)

Additional

  • This is a fixed-term contract for two years. The position is part-time at 50% capacity. Candidates must be available for flexible working hours as required by committee meetings or organizational needs.