Head of School Department | Leitung für den Fachbereich Sport (m/w/d)

Stadt Gütersloh Der Bürgermeister Gebietskörperschaft

Gütersloh, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published Apr 2, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

As the Head of the School Department for the City of Gütersloh, you will lead a critical administrative hub overseeing 17 primary and 8 secondary schools. Your daily responsibilities involve managing a team of 69 staff members, including school secretaries and caretakers, while coordinating professional, administrative, and financial tasks. You will act as the primary liaison for school principals, teachers, parents, and political committees, driving the modernization of digital equipment and school infrastructure. This role is central to shaping the local educational landscape, requiring strategic planning for school development and the quality management of all-day schooling programs. The position offers a high degree of creative freedom within a future-oriented municipal administration, providing secure employment, comprehensive leadership coaching, and a meaningful contribution to the public good in a family-friendly environment.

Required Skills

Education

Master's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field of study, or qualification for the higher general administrative service (Laufbahngruppe 2, 2. Einstiegsamt).

Experience

  • Several years of leadership and professional experience, preferably within a municipal school board or educational administration
  • Professional experience in public administration and decision-making structures
  • Proven experience in managing complex administrative and financial tasks
  • Experience in working with political committees, boards, and associations
  • Demonstrated experience in digital transformation and process optimization

Languages

Not specified

Additional

  • Candidates must possess the ability to represent the department in political committees and media. For foreign degrees, a certificate of equivalence recognized by German authorities (e.g., via anerkennung-in-deutschland.de) is mandatory. The role requires flexibility in working hours to meet administrative and political requirements.