ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL (VP) - SAMPOERNA ACADEMY BSD

Sampoerna Academy; Tangerang Selatan; On-site; IDR 350,000,000 - 600,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Sampoerna Academy is seeking a visionary Principal to lead our international curriculum-centered campus in Tangerang Selatan. You will oversee academic programs, staff development, and school operations to ensure excellence and student success.

Collaborating with Cambridge & IB programs, you will drive accreditation processes, stakeholder engagement, and strategic planning, fostering a safe, inclusive learning environment aligned with global standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor/Master’s degree in Education/Management or related field.
• 5 years’ leadership experience in international/SPK schools.
• Experience with Cambridge/IB/Pearson curricula and accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee school operations and discipline.
• Implement the master schedule and student schedules.
• Coordinate Cambridge/IB activities and accreditation processes.
• Plan staff development and onboarding for new teachers.
• Collaborate with parents and community on school matters.

Skills

Leadership

International Curriculum

Education

Bachelor/Master's degree in Education/Management

Job description

SAMPOERNA ACADEMY

Our teaching philosophy encourages students to inquire, explore, innovate and communicate, providing vital skills required for leadership in Indonesia and abroad. Coupled with internationally-recognized academic credentials, we are equipping our students to compete and succeed at every stage of life. With the advent of the information age available at our finger-tips, our job as a school is to teach our students “to learn how to learn”.

Drawing from the world’s best curricula and American-based STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) methodologies, we are equipping our students with global exposure and an internationally-recognized academic qualification.

Our environment was created to encourage a culture of innovation and collaboration. Moreover, our integration of communication, multiple language proficiency, and collaboration in team projects set us apart from most other schools in ASEAN.

Vision

Sampoerna Academy graduates will assume leadership roles in a global society by being creative, passionate, life-long learners who are able to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing world and who care deeply for their fellow men and the environment.

Mission

The mission of Sampoerna Academy is to provide a safe, caring, and collaborative learning environment that is of the highest quality and meets global expectations for student achievement and character development. Our educational foundation is student-centered with a strong emphasis on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) which enables students to become mature, confident global citizens with a strong sense of purpose. Our end goal is to prepare students for tertiary education and to make them work-ready and world-ready.

Core Beliefs

• Academically, we prioritize the development of cognitive skills and communication skills over rote memorization because we believe that more than acquiring facts, students must be able to apply their knowledge in real situations.
• We seek opportunities to engage all stakeholders to play a part in the success of our students.
• We maintain a strong Asian cultural value system that celebrates social harmony, order, and respect.
• STEAM competency will differentiate our students from those attending other schools.
• Our learning spaces are a platform for hands‑on activities, exploration, inquiry and the creation of knowledge and dialogue.

Job Description

• Direct and control student behavior and discipline, counseling students regarding acceptable school conduct and recommending appropriate action to be taken when necessary.
• Implement the master schedule and student schedules.
• Schedule proper supervision of students during the school day and during approved co‑curricular and extra‑curricular activities.
• Create and manage break, after school, weekend and tutorial schedules.
• Oversee planning of school trips.
• Assist with evaluation of teaching staff, formal and walkthroughs.
• Implement and review data related to common assessments such as School assessments, Cambridge Checkpoint, IGCSE & IB assessment and NWEA MAP.
• Remain abreast of current curriculum trends, instructional strategies, practices, developments, instructional materials and related governmental procedures and guidelines.
• Work collaboratively with parents, school, and community committees on all school related matters.
• Assist in the selection of school personnel for Cambridge & IB.
• Coordinate activities at the start of the academic year to ensure orderly opening of the school
• Plan activities for staff development and follow up to measure effectiveness and implementation.
• Coordinate new teacher on boarding.
• Identify workshops, in‑services, and other Cambridge & IB staff development activities.
• Plan, coordinate and follow up school academic teams/competitions.
• Lesson plans, Curriculum/scope and sequence follow up for Cambridge & IB curriculum.
• Review and provide feedback on weekly lesson plan submissions.
• Work with in conjunction with the principal in implementing academic programs
• Oversee organization of all major school events.
• Establish and maintain an effective accounting and inventory system for departmental supplies, materials and equipment.
• Inform the Principal of difficulties that staff are experiencing and help them overcoming struggles.
• Protect confidentiality of records and information gained as part of exercising professional duties use discretion in sharing such information within legal confines.
• Some subject teaching is required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor/Master’s degree (preferable) from Faculty of Education/Education Management, Management, Psychology or other relevant major.
• Having 5 years' experience in leadership position (Principal, Vice Principal, Curriculum Coordinator, Head of Department) at international/SPK Schools.
• Having experience working with international curriculum (Cambridge, IB, Pearson, etc) as well as Indonesia's national Curriculum.
• Having experience preparing and assisting in international accreditation processes.

Additional Information

Available to join January 2027 (or earlier)