Head of teachers for migrants at 80%

The Service des migrations (SMIG) - Office de l'intégration et de la formation du domaine de l'asile (OIFA) is looking for a Head of teachers for migrants at 80% SMIG146 OIFA's mission is to promote the social and professional integration of people from migration backgrounds through training, support, and insertion measures. The objective is to enable them to achieve the autonomy necessary to participate in economic and social life. The training component includes a center for teaching basic skills (French, mathematics, and IT). Based in Neuchâtel and La Chaux-de-Fonds, the ESPACE structure consists of 17 teachers, a course coordinator, and an andragogical manager. Your missions As the head of basic skills teachers and the course coordinator, you lead and supervise a team of 18 employees and report directly to the head of office. In this capacity, you supervise all affiliated missions, whether they concern teaching, organizational aspects of the courses, or their administrative management. You ensure all tasks related to the operational management of the teachers, manage HR aspects (controls, planning of replacements, compliance with the regulatory framework), and are also responsible for the recruitment and supervision of civil service workers. In close collaboration with the staff under your responsibility, you split your schedule between the 2 teaching sites of Neuchâtel and La Chaux-de-Fonds. You lead meetings and working groups on various themes specific to ensuring and maintaining the quality of services. Furthermore, you collaborate closely with the head of office, the andragogical manager, the professionals working within the structure, as well as external partners. You actively contribute to team cohesion, the maintenance of a positive collective dynamic, and the smooth functioning of the ESPACE structure. Finally, you represent the OIFA teaching center in various external meetings and commissions. Your profile With a university degree or an equivalent title, ideally in the field of adult education or human sciences, you have at least 5 years of experience in the teaching and team management environment. Continuing education in human resources management is an asset. Responsible, committed, and possessing excellent interpersonal skills, you understand current pedagogical challenges. Your analytical spirit allows you to unite the teaching team, facilitate working sessions, and arbitrate disputes with diplomacy. This position requires great ease in administrative tasks and personnel management as well as proven skills in the andragogical field, preferably with an allophone audience. You value teamwork and demonstrate a fine knowledge of migration issues. Organized and comfortable with IT tools, you also possess solid writing skills and a real capacity to initiate, structure, and successfully carry out projects. Workplace: Neuchâtel and La Chaux-de-Fonds Application deadline: 2 August 2026 Salary: Flat rate Start date: To be agreed Additional information Mme Karine Lambert, head of the OIFA office, tel. 032 889 83 29 👉 Working for the canton Applications from women are strongly encouraged for senior positions. Diversity is a fundamental value that we cultivate with conviction, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where every person, regardless of their origin, gender, or background, feels fully integrated and valued. We offer you for this position • A key role at the heart of the integration challenges of the canton of Neuchâtel, combining human, strategic, and administrative responsibilities. • Integration into an open team promoting cultural diversity.