Head – Obersee Bilingual School

Educating over 400 pupils within a diverse international community, OBS offers an immersive German–English education from early years through to senior school, serving pupils from 3 months to 18 years. Its bilingual, academic provision combines the Swiss National Curriculum with international pathways, including the IB Diploma and Swiss Matura, all delivered within an innovative, purpose-built campus surrounded by beautiful countryside.

The school has developed a clear identity as a forward-looking, digitally enabled learning environment with strong Swiss roots and an international outlook. Its approach to education is enquiry-led and interdisciplinary, placing equal emphasis on academic achievement and the development of curiosity, creativity and resilience. A strong commitment to student wellbeing underpins the school’s culture, ensuring pupils are well-prepared for further education in Switzerland and internationally.

OBS is seeking an experienced and entrepreneurial leader who combines academic credibility with strong commercial acumen. Fluency in German, alongside a sound understanding of the Swiss educational and cultural context, will be essential for success in the role. The successful candidate will lead the school’s next phase of development, ensuring continued educational quality while strengthening enrolment, market positioning and long-term sustainability in a competitive environment.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a distinctive and well-established school at an important stage in its development, with meaningful scope to shape its future direction with support from the wider Cognita group.